Feasibility
Feasibility
Feasibility (/fiːzəˈbɪlɪti/) is a term often used in the medical field to refer to the practicality or possibility of a proposed treatment, procedure, or study. It is derived from the Latin word "faisibilis," meaning "doable" or "possible."
Definition
In a medical context, feasibility refers to the likelihood that a proposed treatment, procedure, or study can be successfully carried out. This can depend on a variety of factors, including the availability of resources, the potential risks and benefits, and the ethical considerations involved.
Related Terms
- Clinical Trial: A type of research study that tests how well new medical approaches work in people. The feasibility of a clinical trial is often assessed before it is carried out.
- Ethics: The moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity. Ethics play a crucial role in determining the feasibility of a medical procedure or study.
- Risk-Benefit Analysis: An analysis that seeks to quantify the risk and benefits and hence their ratio. This analysis is often used to determine the feasibility of a medical procedure or study.
- Resources: In the context of medical feasibility, resources can refer to anything from funding and equipment to personnel and patient availability.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Feasibility
- Wikipedia's article - Feasibility
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