Which of the following is an example of secondary care?

• A. General practice in a clinic
• B. Specialized care (hospital, specialists)
• C. Community outreach programs
• D. People staying healthy at home

Answer: (B)

Secondary care involves specialist medical services provided in hospital settings or by medical specialists after a referral from a primary care clinician. It covers expert consultations, advanced diagnostics, and procedures beyond routine general practice. The example describing specialized care in a hospital or by specialists fits this level because it requires hospital-based expertise and referral-based access. In contrast, general practice in a clinic is primary care; community outreach programs relate to public health and prevention; and staying healthy at home isn’t active professional care.