Ancillary care service providers help the doctor treat patients with diagnostic, therapeutic, and custodial support
Ancillary care is also considered as outside care resources. Ancillary care refers to the wide range of healthcare services provided to support the work of a primary physician. These services can be classified into three categories: diagnostic, therapeutic, and custodial.
Diagnostic Examples | Therapeutic Examples | Custodial Examples |
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Diagnostic Imaging | Chiropractic massage | Nursing Facilities |
Laboratories | Physical Therapy | Hospice |
Genetic Testing | Occupational Therapy | Urgent care |
Radiology | Speech Therapy | Longterm Acute Care |
Ancillary care are outside care resources that help the provider treat in the prevention, diagnosing, treating, or rehabilitating individuals