Differences in the pattern and cost of hospital care between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians with cirrhosis: an exploratory study.
Samath AmarasenaPaul J ClarkLouisa G GordonMaree ToombsGreg PrattGunter HartelChristina M BernardesElizabeth E PowellPatricia Casarolli ValeryPublished in: Internal medicine journal (2022)
Our data highlight the disparities in health service use and patient-reported outcomes, despite having similar clinical profiles. Integration between primary care, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and liver specialists is critical for appropriate health service delivery and effective use of resources. Chronic liver disease costs the community dearly. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.