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MeSH Heading: Needs Assessment
Tree Number(s): I02.594; N03.349.380.565; N05.300.537
Unique ID: D020380
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D020380
Scope Note: Systematic identification of a population's needs or the assessment of individuals to determine the proper level of services needed.
Entry Version: NEEDS ASSESS
Entry Term(s): Assessment of Health Care Needs; Assessment of Healthcare Needs; Determination of Health Care Needs; Determination of Healthcare Needs; Educational Needs Assessment
Public MeSH Note: 1999; ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH CARE NEEDS & DETERMINATION OF HEALTH CARE NEEDS see HEALTH SERVICES NEEDS AND DEMAND 1980-1998
History Note: 1999; ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH CARE NEEDS & DETERMINATION OF HEALTH CARE NEEDS use HEALTH SERVICES NEEDS AND DEMAND 1980-1998
Date Introduced: 1999/01/01
Last Updated: 2024/08/09

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