A thorough evaluation of an older adult's health status, including physical, cognitive, functional, and social domains, has identified the presence of two or more coexisting medical conditions.
Used to document the findings of a comprehensive geriatric assessment, highlighting the presence of multiple concurrent medical conditions impacting the patient's overall health status.
"Comprehensive geriatric assessment reveals multiple comorbidities, including hypertension, osteoarthritis, and type 2 diabetes mellitus."
This phrase is typically used in the assessment section of a progress note or consultation report after a comprehensive geriatric assessment has been performed.
Common questions about using medical phrases in clinical documentation