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Benefits (Medicine)
Benefits (pronunciation: /ˈbɛnɪfɪts/) in the context of medicine refers to the positive outcomes or advantages that are derived from a particular medical treatment, procedure, or intervention.
Etymology
The term 'benefit' originates from the Latin word 'beneficium', which means 'good deed'. It was later adopted into Old French as 'bienfait' and then into Middle English as 'benefet'.
Related Terms
- Therapeutic Benefits: These are the positive effects that a treatment or intervention has on a patient's health or well-being.
- Risk-Benefit Analysis: This is a method used in medicine to weigh the potential positive outcomes (benefits) of a treatment against the potential negative outcomes (risks).
- Cost-Benefit Analysis: This is a process used in healthcare to determine the economic value of a medical intervention by comparing the cost of the intervention with the benefits it provides.
- Health Benefits: These are the positive effects that a particular behavior, lifestyle change, or intervention has on an individual's overall health.
- Preventive Benefits: These are the benefits derived from interventions that are designed to prevent the onset of diseases or health conditions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Benefits
- Wikipedia's article - Benefits
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