Glossary

Acronyms, explained

The vocabulary of patient measurement and regulatory work, without needless jargon.

COA

Clinical Outcome Assessment

eCOA

electronic Clinical Outcome Assessment

PRO

Patient-Reported Outcome

ePRO

electronic Patient-Reported Outcome

ObsRO

Observer-Reported Outcome

ClinRO

Clinician-Reported Outcome

PED

Patient Experience Data

DHT

Digital Health Technology

SaMD

Software as a Medical Device

MDR

Medical Device Regulation

IVDR

In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation

AI Act

Artificial Intelligence Act

EMA

European Medicines Agency

HTA

Health Technology Assessment

EUPATI

European Patients' Academy on Therapeutic Innovation

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