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... > Health Care Economics and Organizations > Social Control, Formal > Legislation as Topic > Health Planning > Regional Health Planning > Certificate of Need
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Preferred term

Certificate of Need  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Need Certification, Health Care

Note

  • regional or area needs, not personal or financial need; specify geog

Scope note

  • A certificate issued by a governmental body to an individual or organization proposing to construct or modify a health facility, or to offer a new or different service. The process of issuing the certificate is also included.

History note

  • 91(Aug 77); was see under REGIONAL HEALTH PLANNING 1977-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D002567

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