Information Science

Health Communication

The transfer of information from experts in the medical and public health fields to patients and the public. The study and use of communication strategies to inform and influence individual and community decisions that enhance health.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The transfer of information from experts in the medical and public health fields to patients and the public. The study and use of communication strategies to inform and influence individual and community decisions that enhance health.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Communication, Health
  • Communications, Health
  • Health Communications

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Aspects Covered

7 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, ethics, history, methods, standards, trends.

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History Note

2011

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Tree Numbers

  1. L01w.143w.350w
  2. N02.208w

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NLM Classification

WA 590

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Health Communication. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D058015. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D058015
  2. Health Communication. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_communication
  3. Health Communication. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4353774