Wisconsin Mothers Face High C-Section And Maternal Death Rates

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

In the United States, the rate of Caesarian births has climbed to nearly 33 percent of births. This exceeds the 19 percent rate of Cesarean sections identified by the World Health Organization as associated with the most survival benefits for mothers and infants. As a result, medical experts have placed some blame on the overuse […]

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Small Bumps May Lead To Subdural Hematomas

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

People in Wisconsin may be surprised to learn that they can develop a condition known as a subdural hematoma where blood accumulates on the surface of the brain from a relatively minor bump on the head. Sometimes, the bump is so minor that people do not remember it happening. In fact, most people never realize […]

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Medication Error Prevention Steps

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

Wisconsin patients and their health care practitioners should be aware of the ten strategies used to prevent the occurrence of medication errors. All medical providers should provide the five rights of medication administration, including properly transcribing, prescribing for the correct patient, ensuring the correct dosage, route and correct timing. Providers must also have a system […]

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