The research study is designed to improve the investigators' understanding of early liver transplantation for patients with severe alcoholic hepatitis. The goal of this research is twofold:~Establish a knowledge base necessary for appropriate liver transplant candidate selection by quantifying post-ELT mortality for SAH and compare to outcomes to liver transplantation for other indications~Develop an ethical framework for implementation of these transplants for SAH based on the opinions of healthcare providers and the general public.
The purpose of this study is to develop a clinical understanding of early liver transplantation (ELT) for patients with severe alcoholic hepatitis (SAH) and identify the public's opinion regarding this practice.