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Foundational healthcare data concepts and cross-domain terminology.
34,570 general terms
Qualifying Life EventQLE
A change in your situation—like getting married or having a baby—that can make you eligible for a Special Enrollment Period.
Quality AssuranceQA
Systematic activities ensuring medications meet quality requirements.
Quality ControlQC
Quality Improvement ProgramQIP
Quality Management SystemQMS
A formalized system that documents processes, procedures, and responsibilities for achieving quality policies and objectives.
Quality by DesignQbD
QuantityQTY
Quantity LimitQL
Quantity Sufficientqs
Quantum SatisQS
Quaque Hora SomniQHS
QuarantineQuarantine
Radiation TherapyXRT
Cancer treatment using high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells. Documented with dose, fractions, and treatment area.
Radio Frequency IdentificationRFID
RadiologyRAD
Radiology Information SystemRIS
Range of MotionROM
ROM - measurement of joint movement in degrees. Assessed and documented during physical and occupational therapy.
RebateRebate
A payment made by a manufacturer to a PBM based on the volume of drug dispensed.
ReconstituteRECON
RectalPR