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.
I
- Institutional Review BoardIRB, Research Ethics Committee
- A formally constituted committee responsible for reviewing and approving human subjects research, ensuring risks are minimised and informed consent is adequate.
R
- Research Ethics
- The branch of applied ethics concerned with moral principles governing human subjects research, including respect for persons, beneficence, and justice.