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1Firearm Injury Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, 9200 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA. cnie@mcw.edu
Abstract:
Medical examiners and coroners (ME/CO) can provide essential data for injury reporting and prevention, but often lack the resources, support and training to supply this important information. With increased interest in injury data, questions surrounding data collection and reporting are being raised. This article describes the experience of the Wisconsin Firearm Injury Reporting System, discusses results of a survey completed by Wisconsin ME/CO and offers recommendations for improved injury reporting and support for death investigation.