poliklinikkatason
Poliklinikkatason is a Finnish term that refers to the outpatient clinic level of healthcare services. It describes the tier of care that operates outside of inpatient wards, where patients receive diagnosis, treatment, and follow‑up in a setting that does not require overnight admission. The concept is integral to Finland’s public health system, which strives to provide timely access to medical care for residents across all districts.
Typical poliklinikkatason services include general practitioner visits, specialist consultations, diagnostic investigations such as imaging and laboratory
Within the Finnish healthcare hierarchy, poliklinikkatason sits below secondary (hospital) care and above primary (community health
Examples of poliklinikkatason units include surgical outpatient departments, cardiology clinics, and oncology follow‑up centers. These facilities