Event

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Event (Medicine)

Event (/ɪˈvɛnt/), in the context of medicine, refers to a significant occurrence or happening that is identifiable and often has a clear start and end point. The term is derived from the Latin word "eventus", meaning "outcome" or "result".

An event can be a wide range of occurrences, from a patient experiencing a symptom or a side effect, to a medical procedure being performed, or a change in a patient's health status.

Types of Events

There are several types of events in medicine, including:

  • Adverse Event: An unexpected medical problem that happens during treatment with a drug or other therapy. Adverse events do not necessarily have a causal relationship with the treatment.
  • Clinical Event: A change in a patient's health status that is observed or reported during a clinical study.
  • Medical Event: A significant occurrence relating to a patient's health or medical treatment, such as a surgery or a change in medication.

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