The Liver Meeting 2019-Case-based Debate: Balancing the Costs and Benefits of Individualized Medicine*

Case-based Debate: Balancing the Costs and Benefits of Individualized Medicine*

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Video Summary

The video transcript discusses a case of a 44-year-old man with alcohol-related liver disease and alcohol use disorder. The patient has a complex medical history involving alcohol abuse, previous DUI convictions, and failed alcohol treatment programs. The transcript emphasizes the importance of integrating alcohol use disorder management into medical care, predicting the patient's future drinking behaviors, and considering liver transplantation as a treatment option. It highlights the challenges in assessing the patient's prognosis and the need for a multidisciplinary approach to decision-making. The transcript concludes with key points on managing patients with dual disorders and the importance of holistic care beyond just survival.

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Moderator: Scott Friedman
Panelist: Michael Lucey

Keywords

alcohol-related liver disease

alcohol use disorder

alcohol abuse

liver transplantation

multidisciplinary approach