patient care hospital care https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_care#Secondary_care A patient care that is provided in hospital. It is sometimes the synonym of secondary care. However, many secondary care providers, such as psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, most dental specialties or physiotherapists do not necessarily work in hospitals. Some primary care services are delivered within hospitals. Depending on the organization and policies of the national health system, patients may be required to see a primary care provider for a referral before they can access secondary care. Oliver He