Proof
Proof (medicine)
Proof (/pruːf/), in the context of medicine, refers to the evidence that supports the effectiveness or efficacy of a medical treatment or intervention. The term originates from the Latin word 'probus', meaning 'good' or 'tested'.
Etymology
The term 'proof' is derived from the Middle English 'prove', which itself comes from the Old French 'prover'. The Old French term is derived from the Latin 'probare', meaning 'to test'. In the context of medicine, 'proof' refers to the testing and validation of medical treatments or interventions.
Related Terms
- Clinical trial: A type of research study that tests how well new medical approaches work in people. These studies test new methods of screening, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of a disease.
- Evidence-based medicine: An approach to medical practice intended to optimize decision-making by emphasizing the use of evidence from well-designed and well-conducted research.
- Placebo: A substance or treatment which is designed to have no therapeutic value. Common placebos include inert tablets, vehicle infusions, sham surgery, and other procedures.
- Double-blind: A type of study in which neither the participants nor the researchers know which participants belong to the control group, nor the test group.
- Randomized controlled trial: A type of scientific experiment which aims to reduce bias when testing a new treatment. The people participating in the trial are randomly allocated to either the group receiving the treatment under investigation or to a group receiving standard treatment (or placebo treatment) as the control.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Proof
- Wikipedia's article - Proof
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