A patient with severe systemic disease is represented by physical-status modifier:

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A patient with severe systemic disease that is not incapacitating is represented by the physical-status modifier P3. P2 indicates a patient with mild systemic disease, P4 indicates a patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life, and P5 indicates a moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the operation.

A Patient with Severe Systemic Disease Is Represented by Physical-Status