Which statement accurately defines the differences among Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary medical care in the military context?

Which statement accurately defines the differences among Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary medical care in the military context?

• A. Secondary care covers routine initial contact care; tertiary covers only basic consults.
• B. Primary care includes specialty surgery; secondary care includes general practice; tertiary care is emergency care.
• C. Primary care is initial contact care; secondary provides specialty services; tertiary offers highly specialized interventions at higher-level facilities.
• D. Tertiary care is the first point of contact in a field setting.

Answer: (C)