Dictionary
The Dictionary provides concise definitions of health economics terms, arranged alphabetically for quick reference. Use it to understand unfamiliar terminology or confirm the meaning of a specific term.
C
- Care TransitionTermTransition of Care, Care Handover
- The movement of a patient between different healthcare settings or levels of care, a period of particular vulnerability to communication breakdown.
L
- Levels of CareTermCare Levels, Tiers of Care
- In health systems, the tiers at which care is organised and accessed, from primary through secondary and tertiary to quaternary care, structuring referral pathways and resource use.
T
- Transitional CareTermTransition-of-Care Service, Inter-Setting Care
- Actions ensuring the coordination and continuity of care as patients transfer between different locations or levels of care.