Design Cross-sectional quantitative study using death data collected from local funeral directors (in person and websites), residential aged-care facilities, one multipurpose heath service and obituary notices in the local media (newspapers/radio). Setting Snowy Monaro region (NSW Australia). ...
Methods Data sources De-identified unit record data on deaths for 2000–2007 were obtained during in-country visits from hospital sources with HS (as death) and MC of death (issued at hospitals), and notices of death submitted with monthly nursing reports from CHF below hospital level – area...