sec.280Definitions for pt 4

### sec.280 Definitions for pt 4 In this part— biomedical study means a study of the biological determinants of health and disease that establishes the biological basis for preventing, treating and curing disease. clinical and applied study means a study of the effectiveness of strategies to diagnose and treat disease or illness. epidemiological study means a study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in particular populations. evaluation and planning study means a study for— appraising or measuring the value of a health intervention; or designing and projecting current and future health services. monitoring and surveillance study means a study for keeping watch over the health of the population or individuals to control the spread of disease and maintain health and well-being. register means the Research Register. research means systematic investigation for the purpose of adding to knowledge about human health and well-being and includes the following— a biomedical study; a clinical and applied study; an epidemiological study; an evaluation and planning study; a monitoring and surveillance study. Research Register see section 288 (3) . - (a) appraising or measuring the value of a health intervention; or - (b) designing and projecting current and future health services. - (a) a biomedical study; - (b) a clinical and applied study; - (c) an epidemiological study; - (d) an evaluation and planning study; - (e) a monitoring and surveillance study.