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Review
. 2013 Mar;11(3):217-23.
doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.10.040. Epub 2012 Nov 6.

Multidisciplinary management of patients with cirrhosis: a need for care coordination

Jessica L Mellinger  1 , Michael L Volk
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Multidisciplinary management of patients with cirrhosis: a need for care coordination

Jessica L Mellinger et al. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2013 Mar.

Abstract

Cirrhosis is a common chronic condition with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Optimal medical management involves a multidisciplinary approach, but coordination between medical specialties needs to be improved. This clinical perspective discusses care coordination interventions that have been successful in other disease states and how they could be applied to the management of cirrhosis.

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The authors disclose no conflicts.

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Proportion of Medicare patients hospitalized with cirrhosis who are seen by a gastroenterologist during their stay.
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A conceptual model of coordination and communication interventions for improving the care of patients with cirrhosis.
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