Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Self Administration

Administration of a drug or chemical by the individual under the direction of a physician. It includes administration clinically or experimentally, by human or animal.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Administration of a drug or chemical by the individual under the direction of a physician. It includes administration clinically or experimentally, by human or animal.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Administration, Self
  • Administrations, Self
  • Self Administrations

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

NIM; differentiate from SELF MEDICATION & SELF CARE (see note there)

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History Note

77

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Previous Indexing

  • Self Medication (1966-1976)
  • specific heading/administration & dosage (1966-1976)

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  1. E02w.319w.890w
  2. E02w.900w.890w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Self Administration. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012646. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012646
  2. Self Administration. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-administration
  3. Self Administration. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7448011