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Guidelines as Topic MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Guidelines as Topic
Tree Number(s)
N04.761.700.350
N05.700.350
Unique ID
D017408
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D017408
Annotation
for general design, methodology, economics, etc. of guidelines unrelated to healthcare; do not confuse with the Publication Type GUIDELINE
Scope Note
Works about a systematic statement of policy rules or principles. Guidelines may be developed by government agencies at any level, institutions, professional societies, governing boards, or by convening expert panels. For guidelines in the field of health care and clinical medicine, PRACTICE GUIDELINES AS TOPIC is available.
Public MeSH Note
2008; see GUIDELINES 1993-2007
History Note
2008(1993)
Date Established
1993/01/01
Date of Entry
1992/05/22
Revision Date
2017/02/08

Allowable Qualifiers
Guidelines as Topic Preferred
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