Comorbidity refers to: ______________?
Correct answer: C. The occurrence of 2 or more disorders at the same time
- A. The frequency of mental illness
- B. Two or more causes of death indicated for patients
- C. The occurrence of 2 or more disorders at the same time
- D. The degree of suffering of mentally ill patients
Explanation
Comorbidity means that two or more disorders occur in the same person, either simultaneously or within the relevant clinical period. It is different from the general frequency of mental illness or the severity of suffering.
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