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.
C
- Companion DiagnosticCDx, Companion Test
- A diagnostic test developed to identify patients likely to benefit from, or be harmed by, a corresponding therapeutic product, typically approved alongside it.
- Companion Diagnostic DevelopmentCDx Development, Companion Test Development
- The process of developing a diagnostic test identifying patients likely to benefit from, or be harmed by, a specific corresponding therapeutic product.
- Companion Diagnostic EconomicsCompanion Diagnostic Cost-Effectiveness, CDx Economics
- The application of health economic evaluation to diagnostic tests developed alongside a specific targeted cancer therapy, identifying patients likely to benefit.
P
- Precision Oncology Economics
- The application of health economic evaluation to cancer treatments tailored to a tumour's genetic characteristics, jointly evaluating the treatment and companion diagnostic.
T
- Targeted Therapy Economics
- The application of health economic evaluation to cancer treatments acting on a specific molecular target, jointly considering efficacy and the companion diagnostic test.