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Medical Records MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Medical Records
Tree Number(s)
E05.318.308.940.968
N04.452.859.564
N05.715.360.300.715.500
N06.850.520.308.940.968
Unique ID
D008499
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008499
Annotation
veterinary records = RECORDS (IM) + VETERINARY MEDICINE (IM); case reports as a form of medical presentation goes here or specific RECORDS term (IM); FORMS AND RECORDS CONTROL, also available, is probably NIM when coordinate; HEALTH RECORDS, PERSONAL is also available
Scope Note
Recording of pertinent information concerning patient's illness or illnesses.
Entry Version
MED RECORDS
Entry Term(s)
Health Diaries
Medical Transcription
Records, Medical
Transcription, Medical
See Also
Forms and Records Control
Medical History Taking
Date Introduced
1966/01/01
Last Updated
2018/07/13
Medical Records Preferred
Health Diaries Narrower
Transcription, Medical Related
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