Dictionary
The Dictionary provides concise definitions of health economics terms, arranged alphabetically for quick reference. Use it to understand unfamiliar terminology or confirm the meaning of a specific term.
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- Institutional Review BoardTermIRB, Research Ethics Board
- A formally constituted committee responsible for reviewing and approving human subjects research, ensuring risks are minimised and informed consent is adequate.
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- Research EthicsTermHuman-Participant Protection, Ethical Research Conduct
- The branch of applied ethics concerned with moral principles governing human subjects research, including respect for persons, beneficence, and justice.