TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2010//
TI  - Suicide registration in eight European countries: A qualitative analysis of procedures and practices
JO  - Forensic science international
A1  - Värnik, Peeter
A1  - Sisask, Merike
A1  - Värnik, Airi
A1  - Laido, Zrinka
A1  - Meise, Ullrich
A1  - Ibelshäuser, Angela
A1  - Van Audenhove, Chantal
A1  - Reynders, Alexandre
A1  - Kocalevent, Ruya-Daniela
A1  - Kopp, M.
A1  - Dosa, Agnes
A1  - Arensman, Ella
A1  - Coffey, Claire
A1  - van der Feltz-Cornelis, Christina M.
A1  - Gusmäo, Ricardo
A1  - Hegerl, Ulrich
SP  - 86
EP  - 92
VL  - 202
IS  - 1-3
N2  - OBJECTIVE: To compare suicide registration in eight European countries and provide recommendations for quality improvement. METHOD: Qualitative data were collected from country experts using a structured questionnaire. RESULTS: Suicide registration was based on the medico-legal system in six countries and the coronial system in two. Differences not only between, but also within these two systems emerged. Several elements crucial to the consistency of suicide registration were identified. CONCLUSION: A precise model for recording suicides should include: an accurate legal inquiry and clarification of suicidal intent; obligatory forensic autopsy for injury deaths; reciprocal communication among authorities; electronic data transmission; final decision-makers' access to information; trained coders.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0379-0738
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2010.04.032
ID  - ref1
ER  -