Question

All India Institutes of Medical Sciences provide which level of health care services in India?

• A. Primary
• B. Tertiary
• C. Secondary
• D. Intermediary

Hint:

Tertiary care includes super-specialty hospitals like AIIMS that provide advanced treatment and serve as referral centers for complicated health conditions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) provide tertiary level health care in India. Tertiary health care is the highest level of medical care and includes specialized consultative services, advanced diagnostic support, and complex treatments like surgeries, organ transplants, and cancer care. AIIMS hospitals are equipped with state-of-the-art medical facilities and serve as referral centers for serious health conditions that cannot be treated at primary or secondary care levels. Why other options are incorrect:
(A) Primary: This refers to basic healthcare provided at the village or community level, such as PHCs and sub-centres.
(C) Secondary: This includes district hospitals and community health centers offering more specialized services than primary care.
(D) Intermediary: This is not a standard classification in the Indian health care system.