In which context is secondary care typically delivered?

Secondary care is typically delivered in settings that provide specialized medical services beyond the primary care level. Outpatient surgical centers exemplify this type of care, as they focus on specific surgical procedures and specialist consultations that require more advanced expertise than what primary care providers usually offer.

This level of care is characterized by services that require referral from a primary care provider and often involve diagnosis, treatment, or surgery conducted by specialists. Outpatient surgical centers cater specifically to patients who need elective procedures, minor surgeries, or specialized treatments without requiring overnight hospitalization, aligning perfectly with the concept of secondary care as an intermediary level of health services between primary and tertiary care.

The other contexts listed, such as rehabilitation centers, community health organizations, and public health organizations, typically focus on either post-acute care, community health promotion, or population health management, which do not fit the specialized and referral-based nature of secondary care.