2.1 Introduction to Healthcare Settings
Brandon Censon MPH, CPH, RRT-NPS, CPFT, CPT
Healthcare settings are the various services and places where patients receive care. Some healthcare settings, such as hospitals, allow patients to stay overnight. Others, such as physician clinics and offices, only accommodate brief visits. As you explore your potential career pathways, consider how the following settings will influence who your patients are and what focus or specialty practices exist in that environment.