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Medical Definition of QALY
1. A year of life adjusted for its quality or its value. A year in perfect health is considered equal to 1.0 qaly. The value of a year in ill health would be discounted. For example, a year bedridden might have a value equal to 0.5 qaly. A measurement index derived from a modification of standard life-table procedures and designed to take account of the quality as well as the duration of survival. This index can be used in assessing the outcome of health care procedures or services. (12 Jul 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of QALY
| Q-R interval Q-S2 interval Q-T interval Q-ball Q-banding Q-car Q-code Q-codes Q-tip Q-tips | Q-wave Q.931 Q10 QA QA/QC QALY (current term) QAM QAR QARs QAU | QB QBD QBIC QC QCD QCO2 QD QDRO QED QEF |
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