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.
E
- End Of Life Economics OncologyEoL Oncology Economics, Advanced Cancer End-of-Life Economics
- The application of health economic evaluation to care during advanced cancer's final phase, weighing continued aggressive treatment against palliative or hospice care.
I
- Immunotherapy EconomicsImmuno-Oncology Economics, Economics of Immunotherapy
- The application of health economic evaluation to cancer immunotherapy, comparing substantial upfront cost against durable clinical responses observed in some patients.
O
- Oncology EconomicsCancer Economics, Economics of Cancer
- The broad application of health economic evaluation to cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
P
- Precision Oncology EconomicsPrecision Cancer Economics, Genomic 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.
S
- Surgical Oncology Economics
- The application of health economic evaluation to the surgical subspecialty of cancer treatment, covering tumour removal, reconstruction, and minimally invasive techniques.