Prospective Study
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World J Hepatol. Sep 28, 2016; 8(27): 1149-1154
Published online Sep 28, 2016. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v8.i27.1149
Table 1 Ohio Solid Organ Transplantation Consortium medically urgent except criteria
Ohio Solid Organ Transplantation Consortium Criteria
Low-risk1 mo confirmed abstinence, a signed contract and commitment to begin a rehabilitation program and finish it either before or after transplant
No previous failure with substance rehabilitation; never been told that substance was affecting health; and good social support
Medium-riskThree month confirmed abstinence, a signed contract and commitment to begin a rehabilitation program and/or finish it either before or after transplant
One or more failures with rehabilitation; and minimal support system
High-riskTwo or more failures to remain abstinent despite medical complication
Refusal to sign contract
Minimal to poor social support
Must complete standard criteria treatment plan, not eligible for an exception
Other barriersNo insight into their alcohol use consequences
No recognition that alcohol caused their liver failure
Refusal to start treatment
No sober support network