In this situation, the trauma team is filling the role of tertiary care. Tertiary care refers to specialized consultative healthcare, typically involving advanced medical investigation and treatment, which is often provided in facilities like trauma centers or specialized hospitals.
After being involved in a terrible car accident, Xavier is rushed into the emergency room. The trauma team goes into action, assessing Xavier's condition, ordering tests, and attempting to stabilize him. In this situation, what healthcare role is the trauma team filling?
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• primary care
• secondary care
• tertiary care
• quaternary care
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