RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 How I treat… alcohol-related liver disease JF Clinical Medicine JO Clin Med FD Royal College of Physicians SP 43 OP 46 DO 10.7861/clinmedicine.19-1-43 VO 19 IS 1 A1 Luke D Tyson A1 Heather Lewis YR 2019 UL http://www.rcpjournals.org/content/19/1/43.abstract AB Age-standardised mortality from liver disease in the United Kingdom has risen by 400% since 1970, with three-quarters of deaths from alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD). The 2013 National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death report found that only 47% of the patients dying in hospital from liver disease experienced ‘good’ care. We discuss common complications in the care of patients with ARLD and the evidence-based best practice that can improve patient outcomes, with a focus on the initial management of patients presenting acutely to the medical take.