Acute CareShort-term treatment for a severe injury, illness, urgent medical condition, or during recovery from surgery.
Critical CareSpecialized treatment for people with life-threatenting injuries or illnesses.
Primary CareFirst point of contact care in the health care system usually a clinic or family doctor.
Community CareServices that help people to receive care at home instead of a hospital or long-term care facility.
Academic Health Sciences CentreA partnership between one or more universities and health care providers focussing on research, clinical services, education and training.
Integrated CareA global trend in health care aimed at reducing fragmentation of services and enabling better more coordinated and continuous care.
Spencer Chandra Herbert, MLA for Vancouver West-End, listens to the ideas, questions and concerns of his constituents at a Wave Two West End community forum on March 1.
Spencer Chandra Herbert, MLA for Vancouver West-End, listens to the ideas, questions and concerns of his constituents at a Wave Two West End community forum on March 1.
