Terminal Hospitalizations in Liver Transplant Recipients: Reducing Costs and High-Intensity Care Through Palliative Care

Stephanie Rodriguez, Spencer R. Goble, Thomas M. Leventhal, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Division of Gastroenterology, and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®

Published online on May 06, 2025

Abstract

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, Volume 43, Issue 7, Page 785-791, July 2026.
IntroductionEnd-of-life care for liver transplant recipients is often characterized by high utilization of invasive procedures, prolonged hospital stays, and elevated health care costs. Despite evidence demonstrating that palliative care can reduce ...