Term: Tertiary Care

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-11-08

Definition:

Care that requires highly specialized skills, technology, and support services. This care is often only provided in a small number of locations.

Related concepts 

• Tertiary and Non-Tertiary Cases

Related terms 

• Non-Tertiary Care
• Tertiary Hospital / Tertiary Care Hospital

References 

• Finlayson GS, Forget E, Ekuma O, Derksen S, Bond R, Martens P, De Coster C. Allocating Funds for Healthcare in Manitoba Regional Health Authorities: A First Step--Population-Based Funding. Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2007. [Report] [Summary] (View)
• Katz A, De Coster C, Bogdanovic B, Soodeen R, Chateau D. Using Administrative Data to Develop Indicators of Quality in Family Practice. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2004. [Report] [Summary] (View)