Of all patients hospitalized for physical illness,a substantial number also suffer from diagnosable psychological disorders.This phenomenon is called:

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Comorbidity refers to the presence of two or more medical conditions or co-occurring disorders in a patient. In the context of physical illness and psychological disorders, comorbidity is the term used to describe the commonly observed co-occurrence of these conditions in many hospitalized patients. Psychosomatic illness refers to physical symptoms caused by psychological factors, while hypochondriasis is a persistent fear of having a serious illness despite medical reassurance. Neither of these terms accurately captures the phenomenon of co-occurring physical and psychological conditions.

Of All Patients Hospitalized for Physical Illness,a Substantial Number Also