Which is an example of tertiary healthcare service?

• A. A rehabilitation center
• B. A school clinic
• C. A pharmacy retail store
• D. A wellness coaching app

Answer: (A)

Tertiary care involves highly specialized, complex services that require advanced technology and a multidisciplinary team. A rehabilitation center fits this because it provides intensive, expert-led therapies—physical, occupational, and speech therapy—often for people recovering from serious injuries, strokes, or major surgeries. These programs are coordinated by specialists and rely on specialized equipment and protocols, giving care beyond what’s available in routine primary care or general hospital settings.

In contrast, a school clinic mainly delivers basic primary care for students, a pharmacy retail store focuses on dispensing medications and offering limited counseling, and a wellness coaching app provides lifestyle guidance without delivering the hands-on, specialized treatment that characterizes tertiary care.