NLM Logo

Records MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Records
Tree Number(s)
E05.318.308.940
L01.399.250.900
N04.452.859
N05.715.360.300.715
N06.850.520.308.940
Unique ID
D011996
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D011996
Annotation
general or unspecified only; prefer specifics; veterinary records: coordinate with VETERINARY MEDICINE; case reports as a form of writing = probably MEDICAL RECORDS or specific records term; FORMS AND RECORDS CONTROL is also available; do not confuse with Publication Type FORM
Scope Note
Works on authentic evidence, of something having legal importance. The concept includes certificates of birth, death, etc., as well as hospital, medical, and other institutional records.
Entry Term(s)
Personal Identification Systems
Records as Topic
Travel Documents
Previous Indexing
Dental Records (1967)
Medical Records (1966-1967)
Nursing Records (1967)
Public MeSH Note
2008; see RECORDS 1968-2007
History Note
2008(1968)
Date Established
1968/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2018/07/13
Records Preferred
Personal Identification Systems Related
Travel Documents Narrower
page delivered in 0.177s