Health facility

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Health facility

A health facility (pronunciation: /ˈhɛlθ fəˈsɪlɪti/) is a part of the healthcare system where health care services are provided to individuals. These facilities range from small clinics and doctor's offices to large hospitals with elaborate emergency rooms and trauma centers.

Etymology

The term "health facility" is derived from the words "health", which comes from the Old English hǣlth, and "facility", which comes from the Latin facilitas meaning "ease or capability".

Types of Health Facilities

There are several types of health facilities, including:

  • Hospital: A large facility that provides a wide range of healthcare services, including surgeries, emergency care, and specialized treatments.
  • Clinic: A smaller facility that provides routine medical care, often for specific diseases or conditions.
  • Nursing home: A facility for the residential care of elderly or disabled people.
  • Pharmacy: A facility where medications are dispensed and sold.
  • Laboratory: A facility where medical tests are conducted to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases.

Related Terms

  • Healthcare system: The organization of people, institutions, and resources to deliver health care services to meet the health needs of target populations.
  • Primary care: The day-to-day healthcare given by a health care provider.
  • Secondary care: Health services provided by medical specialists and other health professionals who generally do not have first contact with patients.
  • Tertiary care: Specialized consultative healthcare, usually for inpatients and on referral from a primary or secondary health professional.

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