specialistcare

noun

UK /ˈspɛʃəlɪst kɛə/

US /ˈspɛʃəlɪst kɛr/

Specialist care is help from a doctor who knows a lot about one kind of sickness.

After her heart check-up, she needed specialist care from a heart doctor.

SYNONYMS

expert care specialized treatment professional care advanced care

RELATED WORDS

specialist treatment doctor hospital referral

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Medical attention given by a doctor trained in a particular field rather than a general practitioner.

The clinic offers specialist care for children with asthma.

3. Ongoing support provided by a dedicated expert service for a specific condition or group.

Elderly patients receive specialist care at the memory clinic.

4. A type of health service that focuses deeply on one area of medicine.

Specialist care for burns is available at the regional hospital.