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Planetree Classification Scheme

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REFERENCE - A

General Reference, AA
Medical Reference, AB
Anatomy / Physiology, AC

PROMOTING HEALTH / PREVENTING DISEASE - B

This section contains works on theories and practices that explain the importance of
achieving optimal health.

Nutrition / Food, BA
Weight Control / Eating Disorders, BB
Fitness / Exercise / Sports Medicine, BC
Environmental health / Occupational Health, BD
Public Health and Safety, BE

MENTAL HEALTH / ILLNESS - C

This section focuses on the mental and emotional health of the person.

Mental Health / Illness, CA
Stress, CB
Psychotherapies, CC
Mental Disorders, CD
Physical / Emotional abuse, CE

SUBSTANCE ABUSE - D

This section contains works about substance abuse, addictive behaviours and chemical dependencies.

Addictive Behaviour, DA
Drugs and Alcohol, DB
Smoking, DC

THERAPIES / TREATMENTS - E

This section contains works on the range of medical treatments and complementary therapies
used in all disciplines of medicine - from mainstream to alternative practices. Caregiving
is also included in this section and covers the technical aspects of caregiving, the
emotional needs of caregivers, and coping with chronic illness.

Drugs (Medications), EA
First Aid / Emergency Medicine, EB
Radiology, EC
Surgery, ED
Rehabilitation, EE
Caregiving, EF
Complementary (Alternative) Therapies, EG
Biological Therapies / Immunotherapies, EH

BODY SYSTEMS AND DISEASES - F

This section contains works on the healthy and unhealthy conditions of the human body and
is divided by major medical specialties.

General Health, FA
Bones / Joints / Muscles, FB
Blood / Lymphatic System, FC
Cardiovascular System, FD
Cancer, FE
Immune System, FF
Infectious Diseases, FG
Eye, FH
Ear / Nose / Throat, FI
Dental Care / Mouth, FJ
Gastrointestinal System, FK
Endocrine System, FL
Respiratory System, FM
Nervous System, FN
Skin / Hair / Nails, FO
Urinary System, FP

LIFE PROCESSES - G

This section covers the continuum of human life.

Sexuality, GA
Men's Health, GD
Contraception / Family Planning, GE
Fertility / Infertility, GF
Women's Health, GG
Pregnancy / Childbirth, GH
Genetics / Genetic Disorders, GI
Children's Health, GK
Young Adults, GL
Health Care Needs of Special Populations / Groups, GN
Adults, GQ
Relationships, GR
Older Adults (Seniors), GT
Death & Dying, GV

HEALTH CARE -I

This section covers issues of concern to health care consumers such as access to health
information, health law and policy, patient's rights, medical ethics and health care
costs.

Consumer Health Issues, IA
Consumer Health Law, IB
Medical Ethics, IC
Health Care Economics, ID

HEALTH CARE - GENERAL INFORMATION - J

This section includes the many philosophies and mechanics of health care delivery.

Perspectives in Health Care, JA
Health Care Delivery Systems, JB
Health Professions ( Careers ), JC
Management in Health Care, JD
Research in Health Care, JE

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