title: A look at life on the job for mortality data reporters.
abstract: Mortality statistics are used for research and public heahlh management throughout the world. The data from which such statistics are derived can he traced back to the coding personnel rcporting mortality data. In this article, we take a look at the training and educational background of these professionals--and whether it is equivalent to their responsibilities.
authors.affiliation: gterry1@mindspring.com
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Terry
mesh_terms: D003625:Data Collection; D006801:Humans; D007256:Information Systems; D038801:International Classification of Diseases; D008497:Medical Record Administrators / Q000191:economics / Q000193:education*; D009026:Mortality; D011361:Professional Competence; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology