Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Clinical Relevance

Criteria to determine whether a finding (e.g., clinical examination, lab test, imaging results) requires a medical intervention for meaningful improvement in outcome often to avoid OVERDIAGNOSIS and/or OVERTREATMENT.

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Abstract

Criteria to determine whether a finding (e.g., clinical examination, lab test, imaging results) requires a medical intervention for meaningful improvement in outcome often to avoid OVERDIAGNOSIS and/or OVERTREATMENT.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Clinical Importance
  • Clinical Significance
  • Importance, Clinical
  • Relevance, Clinical
  • Significance, Clinical

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History Note

2023

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  1. E01w.055.500.500
  2. N04w.761w.559w.590.399.125
  3. N05.715w.360.575w.575.399.125

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WB 142.5

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Clinical Relevance. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000092522. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000092522
  2. Clinical Relevance. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q116686757