Is there scope to improve the selection of patients with alcohol-related liver disease for referral to secondary care? A retrospective analysis of primary care referrals to a UK liver centre, incorporating simple blood tests
Objectives Twenty per cent of people with alcohol use disorders develop advanced fibrosis and warrant referral to secondary care. Improving outcomes in alcohol-related liver disease (ArLD) relies on its earlier detection in primary care with non-invasive tests (NIT). We aimed to determine the propor...
| Published in: | BMJ Open |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2021-06-01
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| Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/6/e047786.full |
