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Professional Autonomy MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Professional Autonomy
Tree Number(s)
N04.452.758.752
Unique ID
D017009
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D017009
Scope Note
The quality or state of being independent and self-directing, especially in making decisions, enabling professionals to exercise judgment as they see fit during the performance of their jobs.
Entry Term(s)
Self Regulation, Professional
See Also
Personal Autonomy
Public MeSH Note
92
History Note
92
Date Established
1992/01/01
Date of Entry
1991/07/26
Revision Date
2001/07/25

No Qualifiers
Professional Autonomy Preferred
Self Regulation, Professional Related
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