Comorbidity, consanguinity and co-occurrence [Refreshment]

The adjective ‘comorbid’, and its fellow noun ‘comorbidity’, are used repeatedly in psychiatric practice, but we frequently use them sloppily and ignore what they really mean. Here, I briefly define comorbidity of disorders, and suggest the alternative categories of consanguinity and co-occurrence.

Source: Advances in Psychiatric Treatment - May 2, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tyrer, P. Tags: Refreshment Source Type: research