Term: Comorbid Chronic Physical Diseases

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2008-06-17

Definition:

Two or more medical conditions that exist simultaneously in a patient.

Related terms 

• Chronic Physical Diseases

References 

• Doupe M, Kozyrskyj A, Soodeen R, Derksen S, Burchill C, Huq S. An Initial Analysis of Emergency Departments and Urgent Care in Winnipeg. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2008. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (View)