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Health service with an emphasis on preventive medicine and comprehensive, multidisciplinary care.
Layers of Prevention
Primary prevention- preventing disease through a healthy lifestyle, which includes a healthy diet and regular exercise
Secondary prevention- appropriate screening for early disease
Tertiary prevention- preventing complications from disease
Levels of Care
Primary care- first contact with health care. A comprehensive assessment including a detailed history and necessary physical examinations and investigations
Secondary care- typically referral to another health professional with specific expertise
Tertiary care- highly specialised investigations and treatment
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