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Benefit-Risk Assessment

Meaning

Benefit-risk assessment is a systematic clinical process involving the careful evaluation of the potential positive outcomes of a therapeutic intervention against the likelihood and severity of its associated adverse effects. This essential process guides shared decision-making between the clinician and the patient, particularly when considering hormonal therapies with known side effect profiles. The assessment is dynamic and must be re-evaluated periodically based on the patient’s evolving health status and treatment response. It ensures that the projected clinical gain significantly outweighs any potential harm.