Letter P

Participant

1. In a clinical trial, someone who takes part in it.

A participant may or may not have a disease.

The term participant in this regard is synonymous with the term subject.

2. In health care benefits, a person who is eligible to receive health benefits under a health benefits plan.

The term participant in this regard may refer to the employee, spouse or other dependents

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