Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Self Medication

The self administration of medication not prescribed by a physician or in a manner not directed by a physician.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The self administration of medication not prescribed by a physician or in a manner not directed by a physician.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Medication, Self
  • Medications, Self
  • Self Medications

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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

differentiate from SELF ADMINISTRATION & SELF CARE (see note there)

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History Note

68(65)

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Tree Numbers

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

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Self Medication. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012651. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012651
  2. Self Medication. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-medication
  3. Self Medication. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1761396