Type C Hospitals are basic district hospitals. In-patient and out-patient services are provided in general medicine, surgery, child and maternity care. Basic x-ray and laboratory services are usually available.

Type B Hospitals are situated in the larger urban centres. They provide
in-patient and out-patient services in the four basic specialties; general surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology and paediatrics.

Type A Hospitals are multi-disciplinary. They are the final referral points for secondary and tertiary services. The Kingston Public Hospital and the Cornwall Regional Hospital are examples of such institutions.