Glossary of Key Terms

• Glossary of Key Terms
  
  Healthcare System: A complex network of institutions, resources, and individuals providing healthcare services to meet specific population health needs.

• Primary Care: The initial point of contact for patients, providing basic medical services.

• Secondary Care: Specialised medical services delivered by hospitals.

• Tertiary Care: Highly specialised treatments and advanced medical procedures.

• Long-Term Care: Ongoing medical and personal assistance for individuals with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or ageing effects.

• Home Healthcare: Medical and non-medical services provided to patients in their homes.

• Mental Health Services: Focus on psychological and emotional well-being.

• Public Health Services: Preventive measures to promote community or population health.

• Hospice and Palliative Care: Specialised care for individuals with life-limiting illnesses.

• Patient-Centred Care: A healthcare approach prioritising individual patient needs and preferences.