HEALTH

CARE
 HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

Healthcare facilities are places or institutions that offer

healthcare services. According Meeks, et al. in 2011,
there are different types of healthcare facilities.

Hospital
It is an institution where people undergo medical
diagnosis, care and treatment. A hospital offers different
types of medical care like inpatient and outpatient care.

Health Center
The services in a health center cater to a specific
population with various health needs.

It is a facility that offers surgery without the patient being

admitted in the hospital.
 HEALTHCARE SERVICES

Health services are often connected to healthcare,

called as programs aiming to appraise the
health conditions of individuals through screening
and examinations, cure and treat disorders,
prevent and control the spread of diseases, provide
safety, emergency care, and first aid, and
ensure a follow-up program for individuals who have
undergone treatments.
 HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

Individuals who are licensed to practice medicine and

other allied health programs. An example
of a health professional is a physician. A physician
records the medical history of individuals,
provides diagnoses, performs medical examinations,
and prescribes medications. There are
different types of physicians based on their area of
specialization.