Clinical & Healthcare Concepts

an OMERACT core area concerned with the ultimate survival outcomes of patients, encompassing mortality and the duration or quality of life.

is a healthcare professional who provides direct patient care, such as diagnosing, treating, and managing illnesses or injuries.

a medical or scientific professional who designs, conducts, oversees, or analyzes clinical trials.

a disease or condition that lasts for a long time—often for months, years, or a lifetime—and typically requires ongoing management rather than a one-time cure.

an individual who provides assistance and support to someone who cannot fully manage their daily activities, health care, or other needs on their own.

the intended positive features, outcomes, or consequences of an intervention, option, or decision.

unintended, negative outcomes or consequences of a medication, treatment, procedure, or other intervention.

any undesirable, unexpected medical occurrence that happens during or after the administration of a medication, treatment, or procedure, but is not necessarily caused by it.