Relevance

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Relevance (Medicine)

Relevance (pronounced: /ˈrɛlɪvəns/) in the context of medicine refers to the applicability or pertinence of a particular medical finding, treatment, or procedure to a specific patient's condition or situation.

Etymology

The term "relevance" originates from the Latin word "relevare", which means "to lift up". In the medical context, it is used to denote the importance or significance of a medical finding or procedure in relation to a patient's health condition.

Related Terms

  • Clinical relevance: This refers to the practical importance of a treatment or procedure, i.e., whether it has a real, noticeable effect on daily life or health outcomes.
  • Statistical relevance: This refers to the statistical significance of a medical study's findings, i.e., whether the results are likely to be due to chance or are indicative of a real effect.
  • Patient relevance: This refers to the importance of a medical finding or procedure from the patient's perspective, i.e., whether it aligns with the patient's values, preferences, and life circumstances.
  • Prognostic relevance: This refers to the significance of a medical finding or procedure in predicting the likely course or outcome of a disease.

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