[The data of Polish Vital Statistics Office are correct].
OBJECTIVE
Perinatal mortality rate is important expression of public health care. Estimation of the real effects of medical procedures needs a proficient information flow.


METHODS
Authors compared data from Polish Official Statistics with data transferred from obstetric departments of regional hospitals in Lublin province.


RESULTS
There were significant divergences concerning neonatal mortality. Hospitals reported 33 deaths less than statistical office. In order to explain the divergence found the new forms for reporting were prepared.


CONCLUSIONS
Secondary analysis of the results exerted, that data obtained from Polish Official Statistics were correct.
Bartosiewicz
Jacek
J
Katedry i Kliniki Połoznictwa i Perinatologii AM w Lublinie.
Sławatyński
Andrzej
A
Pietras
Grzegorz
G
Sawulicka-Oleszczuk
Henryka
H
Leszczyńska-Gorzelak
Bozena
B
Oleszczuk
Jan
J
D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death / Q000453:epidemiology; D005568:Forms and Records Control / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007226:Infant Mortality; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008499:Medical Records / Q000592:standards*; D018743:Perinatal Care / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011044:Poland / Q000453:epidemiology; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care