subject

subject

 [sub´jekt]

a person or animal subjected to treatment, observation, or experiment.

Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.

sub·ject

(sŭb'jekt),

A person or organism that is the object of research, treatment, experimentation, or dissection.

[L. subjectus, lying beneath]

Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

subject

An individual who participates in a clinical trial, either as recipient of the investigational product(s) or as a control.

Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.

subject

Clinical research A person being studied. See Human subject Medtalk → Vox populi Person.

McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

sub·ject

(sŭb'jekt)

A person or organism that is the object of research, treatment, experimentation, or dissection.

[L. subjectus, lying beneath]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

sub·ject

(sŭb'jekt)

A person, animal, or organism that is an object of research, treatment, experimentation, or dissection.

[L. subjectus, lying beneath]

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

Patient discussion about subject

Q. I need some advice on how to bring up the subject? How do I approach my doctor about depression? I believe that I’m depressed. I did some research and have found some symptoms of the depression match what I have. I go for days without sleep, and then sleep for more than 18 hours straight. My eating habits are all off. I have no hope for the future, I know I need help, but how do I bring this up? I have been too shy to do so before, and haven't told anyone how I feel. I need some advice on how to bring up the subject?

A. You did a very good job with what you said in your post. A++ and a couple of gold stars.

Just tell that to your doctor. Doctors usually have heard it all, so there is no reason to hold back. Just blurt it out. Get it out into the open. I seriously doubt your doctor's response will be negative. If its depression you have, your doctor can easily treat you. Medications can get you stabilized and life can get better with it. You would be very surprised if you only knew just how many people are really taking depression medication. It makes me smile every time I remember that. So many people are secretive about it. But there's no good reason for that. Lots and lots of people have gone through periods of depression. Abraham Lincoln was one of those people. You may find that you have gotten used to the "depressed you" and after taking medication for a couple of weeks, the "non-depressed you" will start to come back and it will seem a little strange. Others may notice a d

Q. what is the right diet for a diabetic people? where can i find guiding on the subject?

A. To be under control for Type2 diabetic persons is go away from carbs, fats, sweets, rise ...etc.and to get meals of rich garden salad and fruits, but not fruits contains glucose.Also to get used on daily exercises and the best is to have not less than 45 minutes walking at least 3 times per week.

Q. I’m doing a dissertation on alcoholism and I’m looking for recent books written on the subject? Looking for recent books written about alcoholism, need some up to date books with recent research on the subject. Does anyone recommend or know of any.

A. There is a recent true book called Mother's Ruin by Nicola Barry which is a bout alcoholism. And also the writer Augusten Burroughs writes a lot about alcohol Hope this helps.

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