Benefit

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Benefit (Medicine)

Benefit (pronounced: /ˈbɛnɪfɪt/) is a term used in medicine to describe the positive outcome or advantage that a patient receives from a treatment, intervention, or procedure.

Etymology

The term 'benefit' originates from the Latin word 'beneficium', which means 'good deed'. It was first used in the medical context in the 14th century.

Definition

In the medical context, a benefit is the positive effect that a treatment or intervention has on a patient's health or quality of life. This can include improvements in physical health, mental health, or overall well-being. The benefits of a treatment or intervention are often weighed against its potential risks or side effects in a process known as benefit-risk assessment.

Related Terms

  • Risk: The potential for a negative outcome or harm from a treatment, intervention, or procedure.
  • Benefit-risk assessment: A process used in medicine to weigh the potential benefits of a treatment or intervention against its potential risks or side effects.
  • Outcome: The result of a treatment, intervention, or procedure.
  • Intervention: A treatment or action taken to prevent or treat disease, or improve health in other ways.
  • Procedure: A series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner.

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