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risk-benefit analysis,

the consideration of whether a medical or surgical procedure, particularly a radical approach, is worth the risk to the patient as compared with possible benefits if the procedure is successful.

risk-benefit analysis,

n the consideration as to whether a medical or surgical procedure, particuarly a radical approach, is worth the risk to the patient compared with the possible benefits if the procedure is successful.

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risk-benefit analysis (redirected from Risk to benefit ratio)

risk-benefit analysis
(redirected from Risk to benefit ratio)