title: Alcoholism and liver transplantation: ethical and nursing implications.
abstract: Alcoholism is the major cause of end-stage liver disease, yet only a small portion of alcoholics receive liver transplants. The author discusses the ethical and nursing implications of the rigorous criteria for transplantation that alcoholic clients must meet. A case history of a 36-year-old woman with end-stage liver disease is described to support the author's contention that substance abuse treatment can ultimately have a positive impact on liver transplant candidacy.
authors.forename: T K
authors.initials: TK
authors.lastname: Killeen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000451:nursing / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004995:Ethics, Professional; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D033222:Judicial Role; D008104:Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic / Q000601:surgery*; D016031:Liver Transplantation; D028642:Persons with Psychiatric Disorders; D018579:Patient Selection; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group