Screening patients in general practice for advanced chronic liver disease using an innovative IT solution: The Liver Toolkit.
David Stephen PrinceShakira HoqueChristy KimSalim MaherJane MillerPhoebe ChomleyJanice Pritchard-JonesSally SpruceNathan McGarryDavid BakerPenelope ElixKen LiuSimone Irene StrasserBrendan GoodgerAmany ZekryGeoff William McCaughanPublished in: Hepatology communications (2024)
This novel information technology system successfully screened a large primary care cohort using existing laboratory results to identify patients at increased risk ACLD. More than 1 in 5 patients recalled were found to have liver disease requiring specialist follow-up.