Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Self Care

Caring for self when ill or positive actions and adopting behaviors to prevent illness.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Caring for self when ill or positive actions and adopting behaviors to prevent illness.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Self-Care
  • Care, Self

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

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

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Indexing Annotation

= care prescribed by MD or generated by person himself & includes care for self, family or friends; differentiate from SELF MEDICATION (medication not prescribed by MD) and SELF ADMINISTRATION (admin of medication prescribed by MD or self admin of substances by exper animals)

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History Note

81; was see ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING 1979-80

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Previous Indexing

  • Activities of Daily Living (1978-1980)
  • Consumer Participation (1974-1978)
  • Health Education (1966-1980)
  • Patient Education (1966-1980)
  • Patient Participation (1978)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Self Care. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012648. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012648
  2. Self Care. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-care
  3. Self Care. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4519653