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Health care

    Professional field

The purpose of healthcare is to promote health, prevent illnesses and cure and treat those who are ill. Healthcare services are provided in both the public and private sectors. Public healthcare services are divided into primary healthcare and specialised healthcare. Private healthcare complements the public healthcare services. Healthcare professionals may also work in the field of veterinary medicine, pharmacy, optics or health technology, for example.

Professional fields

Get to know the professions in the field in the descriptions of the professional fields.

Health-promoting services
Medical care
Oral health care
Pharmaceutical sector

Other professions in the field

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