Tertiary vs Primary

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Specializes in ICU, M/S,Nurse Supervisor, CNS.

Hey all. Just wondering if anyone knows the difference between a tertiary hospital and a primary care hospital. I know the difference between tertiary and primary healthcare, but don't quite understand the difference when it comes to hospitals. I noticed when looking through employment adds in some nursing mags, some facilities identify themselves as either primary or tertiary. Just curious. Any feedback is welcome.

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Specializes in NICU, Psych, Education.

Tertiary care generally refers to hospitals that offer highly specialized services such as pediatric cardiothoracic surgery or GI medical oncology.

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