<prompt> MELD diagnostic score -Predicts mortality in patient waiting liver transplantHigher score - less mortality riskPredicts mortality risk for a 60 day periodIt is a 4 to 60 scale  <response>: Ans. is a i.e., Predicts mortality in patients waiting liver transplanto MELD The model for end-stage liver disease is a linear regression model based on objective laboratory valuesINR, bilirubin level and creatinine level. It wras originally developed to predict mortality after TIPSS. It is used in USfor liver transplant allocation,o It is a 6 to 40 point scale.o The relative risk of mortality increases by 14 for each 1 point increase in MELD score.MELD score 3-8 1oge S.bilirubin mgdl 11-2 loge INR 9-6 loge S. creatinine mgdl.orMELD score 10 