General Flashcards
1
Q
when is a disease considered chronic?
and why is it concerning?
A
when it has last 3 or more months
because it causes up to 70% of deaths in the US
2
Q
what is a comorbidity
A
2 or more chronic illnesses
3
Q
why is a comorbidity complex?
and do they bill higher or lower?
A
the treatment of one disease may affect or contradict the treatment of another
adverse drug reactions
patient compliance
organ failure
higher
