The incompatibility of healthcare services and end-of-life needs in advanced liver disease: A qualitative interview study of patients and bereaved carers

Patients with cirrhosis who are receiving palliative care and are not eligible for liver transplantation (LT) are often hospitalized multiple times, with lack of expectations or understanding of death and dying. We evaluated how frequently these patients received appropriate and palliative care.

Among patients with diseases such as HIV, cancer and mental illness, perceived stigma is common and is linked to quality of life (QOL), depression and healthcare-seeking behavior.