Question

The clinics which are located away from the main hospital OPD, to serve defined concentration of populations, but having links with the main hospital are termed as:

• A. Filter Clinics
• B. Selective Clinics
• C. Resource Clinics
• D. Satellite Clinics

Hint:

The analogy of a satellite is helpful: just as a satellite orbits a central planet while being linked to it, a satellite clinic operates in the community while being organizationally linked to the central hospital.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Analyze the key features described. Step 1: The description highlights three key features:

Located away from the main hospital.
Serves a specific, concentrated population.
Maintains links with the parent hospital (for referrals, resources, etc.).
Step 2: Evaluate the options.
Step 2:

Filter Clinics: Usually located at the hospital entrance to screen patients and direct them to the appropriate OPD, reducing overcrowding. They are not typically located far away.
Selective/Resource Clinics: These are not standard terms for this type of facility.
Satellite Clinics: This term perfectly describes smaller clinics established by a larger hospital in an off-site location (like a "satellite" orbiting a planet) to improve access to care for a particular community.
The term "Satellite Clinic" accurately reflects the model of extending a hospital's services into the community.