Increased Education Key To Patient Satisfaction

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

In an effort to avoid mistakes when preparing for surgery, it is important that patients in Wisconsin receive education regarding the medical procedures they are facing. While it might be difficult and take a bit more time to explain the situation to patients, it is a worthwhile endeavor. The results of a recent Gallup survey indicate […]

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Summer Office Hours

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.‘ s summer office hours begin this week.  Summer hours for both our Appleton and Green Bay locations will be as follows: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Please contact our office at 920-831-0300 if you have any questions about our office hours.  Thank you, […]

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Nondisclosure Clauses Keep Wisconsin Patients Quiet

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

The initial impression of a medical malpractice settlement is to recognize professional error and strive for improvements in patient care. Some research suggests, however, that the healthcare provider’s reputation may be an unspoken priority as well. According to a study in which the settlements of a Texas health system were reviewed, healthcare providers that were […]

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Wisconsin Patients May Not Benefit From Scans

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

A study released in 2011 has prompted Medicare to initiate coverage for some long-term smokers so that they can have a diagnostic scan performed to detect cancer. The findings of the study indicated that lung cancer-related deaths could decrease by about 20 percent with the use of a technique known as a spiral CT scan. […]

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