Alcoholic Hepatitis Network Observational Study

What should I know about this research? * Someone will explain this research to you. * Taking part in this research is voluntary. Whether you take part is up to you. * If you don't take part, it won't be held against you. * You can take part now and later drop out, and it won't be held against you * If you don't understand, ask questions. * Ask all the questions you want before you decide. How long will I be in this research? We expect that your taking part in this research will last up to 6 months, after the 6 months we will look in your medical records every 180 days for up to five years. Why is this research being done? The purpose of this research is to create a clinical database and bio-repository to study alcoholic hepatitis. What happens to me if I agree to take part in this research? If you decide to take part in this research study, the general procedures include: 1) allowing the investigators to review your medical records, 2) answering questions about you and your health, 3) completing questionnaires about alcohol use, 4) having a physical exam and blood drawn, and 5) providing urine and stool samples. Could being in this research hurt me? The most important risks or discomforts that you may expect from taking part in this research include mild pain from blood draws and a small chance for a loss of confidentiality (e.g., unauthorized users gain access to sensitive and protected data about you). Will being in this research benefit me? It is not expected that you will personally benefit from this research. Possible benefits to others may include understanding specific health conditions in patients with alcoholic hepatitis or other diseases.