NIH MeSH · D019727Named Groups
Proxy
Also known asProxies · Patient Agent · Agent, Patient · Agents, Patient
Definition
A person authorized to decide or act for another person, for example, a person having durable power of attorney.
MeSH classification
- M01.380.600
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Common questions about Proxy
What does Proxy mean in medicine?
A person authorized to decide or act for another person, for example, a person having durable power of attorney. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Proxy known by any other names?
Yes. Proxy is also referred to as Proxies, Patient Agent, Agent, Patient, Agents, Patient in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Proxy sit in the medical classification?
Proxy falls under the broader medical category "Named Groups" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: M01.380.600). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D019727) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗