Qualified MajorityIn the context of EU legislation a qualified majority is achieved when two conditions are met simultaneously: at least 55% of Member States vote in favour, and the proposal is backed by Member States representing at least 65% of the total EU population(...)
Qualitative StudyQualitative studies are based on collecting information that describes people's perspectives and motivations. Unlike quantitative studies, they do not try to quantify anything or use statistics.A qualitative study might use focus groups, or interviews or observation, or a combination of(...)
Quality-adjusted life yearThe quality-adjusted life year (QALY) is a measure in health economics. It expresses the additional number of years which a person lives as a result of receiving a treatment, and takes into account the quality of life of those years. It does this by measuring how important various factors are(...)
QALYThe quality-adjusted life year (QALY) is a measure in health economics. It expresses the additional number of years which a person lives as a result of receiving a treatment, and takes into account the quality of life of those years. It does this by measuring how important various factors are(...)
Quality ControlQuality Control (QC) is part of the system of ensuring high standards during research, trials and production for medicines. Each step of medicines development and production is managed under a Quality Management (QM) system.The standards required are known as the Quality Assurance (QA) system,(...)
QCQuality Control (QC) is part of the system of ensuring high standards during research, trials and production for medicines. Each step of medicines development and production is managed under a Quality Management (QM) system.The standards required are known as the Quality Assurance (QA) system,(...)
Quality of LifeQuality of Life (QoL) is a measure in health economics. It expresses the effect of factors such as symptoms, pain, psychological health, and wellbeing on people's lives. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) measures are used to calculate the likely impact of treatments on the lives of patients.
QoLQuality of Life (QoL) is a measure in health economics. It expresses the effect of factors such as symptoms, pain, psychological health, and wellbeing on people's lives. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) measures are used to calculate the likely impact of treatments on the lives of patients.
