Secondary diagnoses

What does "Secondary diagnoses" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Secondary diagnoses are additional health problems that a person has, apart from the main illness they are being treated for. For example, if someone goes to the hospital because of a heart attack, but the doctors also find out that the person has diabetes, then diabetes is the secondary diagnosis. These additional diagnoses can affect the person's overall health and may influence the treatment plan for the main illness.

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