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    Question

    Consider the following Statements. (1)

    Identification & prevention of disease- Primary Care (2) Hospitals with X-ray, Electro Cardio Gram (ECG) facilities- Tertiary Care (3) Medical Education & research- Secondary Care Which of the above statement(s) is/are CORRECT?
    A 1 & 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 & 3 Only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1, 2, & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    India’s health infrastructure and health care is made up of a three-tier system —primary, secondary and tertiary. Primary health care includes education concerning prevailing health problems and methods of identifying, preventing and controlling them; promotion of food supply and proper nutrition and adequate supply of water and basic sanitation; maternal and child health care; immunisation against major infectious diseases and injuries; promotion of mental health and provision of essential drugs. Auxiliary Nursing Midwife (ANM) is the first person who provides primary healthcare in rural areas. When the condition of a patient is not managed by PHCs, they are referred to secondary or tertiary hospitals. Hospitals which have better facilities for surgery, X-ray, Electro Cardio Gram (ECG) are called secondary health care institutions. The tertiary sector also includes many premier institutes which not only impart quality medical education and conduct research but also provide specialised health care.

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