1. Which of the following is an example of a primary health

care service?

a) Emergency department

b) Intensive care unit

c) Family physician office*

d) Rehabilitation center

Rationale: Primary health care services are the first level of

contact with the health system and provide

comprehensive, continuous and coordinated care to

individuals and populations. Family physician offices are

primary health care services that offer preventive, curative

and rehabilitative services. Emergency departments,

intensive care units and rehabilitation centers are

examples of secondary or tertiary health care services that

provide specialized, acute or complex care.

2. What is the main difference between fee-for-service

and capitation payment models?