Unfavorable, detrimental, or pathologic reaction to a drug that occurs when appropriate doses are given to humans for prophylaxis (prevention of disease), diagnosis, or therapy.

In a 401(k) defined-contribution pension plan, a firm that helps the employer choose a provider, select the investment options, and make any other decisions about the plan.

Prior to the enactment of the Social Security Independence and Program Improvements Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-296) on August 15, 1994, the Social Security Act required the appointment of an Advisory Council every 4 years to study and review the financial status of the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) and Medicare programs. Its report on the financial status of the OASDI program was submitted on January 6, 1997. Under the provisions of the Public Law, this was the last Advisory Council to be appointed.

Individual who gives the patient support or protects his or her rights.