Much of public health practice takes place in governmental health agencies, but it also takes place in voluntary health agencies, social service agencies, schools, businesses, and industry, and even in some traditional medical care settings. B. Medical practice means those services usually provided by or under the supervision of a physician or other traditional health care provider. Primary care is front line care that is comprehensive and person centered. Also referred to as first-contact care. Those who provide primary care are family practice physicians, dentists, pediatric nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and others on the primary care team.
Primary care is given in clinics, practitioners offices, and other out-patient facilities.
Other primary health services are taken for granted in the United States. Safe and adequate food supply b. Immunizations B. Secondary medical care is specialized attention and ongoing management for common and less frequently encountered medical conditions. Examples are intense or elaborate diagnosis and treatment, such as setting a broken bone or treating a gonorrhea infection. This type of care is usually provided by a physician, ideally upon referral.