Abstract
Improving the Validity and Reliability of Medical-Legal Certifications of Suicide
Jobes D A~~Josselson A R
Although many authors have questioned reliability & validity of officially reported suicide rates, these statistics continue to be quoted as fact–a potentially problematic practice for researchers who seek accurate & true causative factors for suicidal behavior. This article overviews the existing vital statistics registry system & describes & proposes innovations that could ultimately improve the quality of officially reported suicide statistics.