# adverseOutcome

A possible complication and/or side effect of this therapy. If it is known that an adverse outcome is serious (resulting in death, disability, or permanent damage; requiring hospitalization; or otherwise life-threatening or requiring immediate medical attention), tag it as a seriousAdverseOutcome instead.

## Expected Types

| Type | Description |
|------|-------------|
| [MedicalEntity](https://schema.org.ai/MedicalEntity) | The most generic type of entity related to health and the practice of medicine. |

## Used on Types

| Type | Description |
|------|-------------|
| [MedicalDevice](https://schema.org.ai/MedicalDevice) | Any object used in a medical capacity, such as to diagnose or treat a patient. |
| [TherapeuticProcedure](https://schema.org.ai/TherapeuticProcedure) | A medical procedure intended primarily for therapeutic purposes, aimed at improving a health condition. |

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