The role of an integrated referral program for patients with liver disease: A network between hub and spoke centers
Giacomo Germani,
Alberto Ferrarese,
Francesca D’Arcangelo
et al.
Abstract:IntroductionAccess to Liver transplantation (LT) can be affected by several barriers, resulting in delayed referral and increased risk of mortality due to complications of the underlying liver disease.AimTo assess the clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with acute or chronic liver disease referred using an integrated referral program.Materials and MethodsAn integrated referral program was developed in 1 October 2017 based on email addresses and a 24/7 telephone availability. All consecutive adult… Show more
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