Question

Which healthcare professional is typically a secondary care provider?

a. nurse practitioner
b. physician
c. dermatologist
d. physician’s assistant

Answer 1

c- dermatologist

the doctor (physician) and his/her assistant you would see first

Answer 2

The correct answer is C. dermatologist.

A secondary care provider does not have first contact with a patient. All other options would be a primary (first) care provider as they are seen first. A nurse practitioner and a physician would refer a patient on to a secondary care provider for more specialist care. Secondary care providers tend to be specialists or consultants relating to specific health issues and concerns.