Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) are a number which (theoretically) represents the degree to which a drug or treatment extends life and improves quality of life. The QALY assigns a value to a human’s life on a scale between 0, dead; and 1, perfect health. Are you worth treating?
Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) are a number which (theoretically) represents the degree to which a drug or treatment extends life and improves quality of life. The QALY assigns a value to a human’s life on a scale between 0, dead; and 1, perfect health. Are you worth treating?