Ans. As medical science advances, the concept of extended and progressive health care is becoming attractive. It mainly comprises of five categories, including:Intensive careIntermediate careSelf-careLong-term careOrganized home careSelf-care facilities mainly involve those patients who need only diagnostic services. They are mainly given accommodations similar to a hotel. The patients can freely go about in the hospital. While on the other hand, home care treatment is given to patients who just need certain facilities, but not a complete treatment. The patients can avail home care when:There is an established treatment planThere is no requirement for inpatient hospital facilitiesThe physical environment of the home is such that the patient gets adequate careThe patient is not stable to visit a clinic but does not need extensive hospital careThe family environment provides a therapeutic effect