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Disease Management MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Disease Management
Tree Number(s)
N04.590.607
Unique ID
D019468
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D019468
Annotation
selection of appropriate dis ther processes in relation to cost and clin outcome
Scope Note
A broad approach to appropriate coordination of the entire disease treatment process that often involves shifting away from more expensive inpatient and acute care to areas such as preventive medicine, patient counseling and education, and outpatient care. This concept includes implications of appropriate versus inappropriate therapy on the overall cost and clinical outcome of a particular disease. (From Hosp Pharm 1995 Jul;30(7):596)
Entry Version
DIS MANAGEMENT
NLM Classification #
W 84.7
Previous Indexing
Managed Care Programs (1992-1996)
Patient Care Planning (1992-1996)
Public MeSH Note
97
History Note
97
Date Established
1997/01/01
Date of Entry
1996/06/10
Revision Date
1999/01/01

No Qualifiers
Disease Management Preferred
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