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Mostly, the secondary health care providers are present at the Taluk / Block
level depending upon the population size.
3. Tertiary healthcare
Tertiary Health care is specialized consultative healthcare, usually for
inpatients and on referral from primary/secondary care providers. The tertiary
care providers are present mostly in the state capitals and a few at the district
headquarters.
Examples of Tertiary Health care providers are those who have advanced
medical facilities and medical professionals, beyond the scope of secondary
health care providers e.g. Oncology (cancer treatment), Organ Transplant
facilities, High risk pregnancy specialists etc.
It is to be noted that as the level of care increases, the expenses associated
with the care also increase. While people may find it relatively easy to pay for
the primary care, it becomes difficult for them to spend when it comes to
secondary care and much more difficult when it comes to tertiary care. The
infrastructure for different levels of care also varies from country to country,
rural-urban areas, while socio-economic factors also influence the same.
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