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
- Consumer AssessmentPatient Perspective Survey, Consumer Care Survey
- A standardised survey methodology measuring patients' or consumers' perspectives on care received, covering communication quality and timeliness.
P
- Patient Involvement HTA
- The specific mechanisms through which patient perspectives are formally incorporated into an assessment, including expert testimony and committee representation.
- Patient Perspective
- An analytic viewpoint including only costs and outcomes directly experienced by the patient, such as out-of-pocket expenses and personal time costs.
- Patient Submission
- A formal written contribution from a patient or patient organisation describing a condition's impact from the patient perspective.