Glossary

Acronyms, explained

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

AI Act

Artificial Intelligence Act

ClinRO

Clinician-Reported Outcome

COA

Clinical Outcome Assessment

DHT

Digital Health Technology

eCOA

electronic Clinical Outcome Assessment

EMA

European Medicines Agency

ePRO

electronic Patient-Reported Outcome

EUPATI

European Patients' Academy on Therapeutic Innovation

HTA

Health Technology Assessment

IVDR

In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation

MDR

Medical Device Regulation

ObsRO

Observer-Reported Outcome

PED

Patient Experience Data

PRO

Patient-Reported Outcome

SaMD

Software as a Medical Device

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