Frequently Asked Questions

• What happens if a complaint is filed against me with the Iowa Board of Medicine?
  When a complaint is filed with the Board it is first reviewed at a meeting of the executive director, medical advisor, legal director and chief investigator. That meeting determines the level … more
• What is the potential liability in a medical malpractice case in Iowa?
  Iowa law does not place any limitations on medical malpractice awards. Defendants are potentially liable for any reasonable damages awarded by a jury including economic damages (such as … more
• When would a jury find a doctor guilty of medical malpractice?
  A jury may find a doctor guilty of medical malpractice if the plaintiff proves that the doctor was negligent under the law. Some common scenarios that result in findings of medical malpractice … more

Legal Articles

• When Can a Parent Deny Medical Treatment to a Minor Child?
  Every day parents face difficult medical decisions regarding their minor children. For example, parents need to decide when to seek medical care and treatment for their sick child or whether or not to vaccinate a healthy child. What seems like an easy decision for one parent is often a difficult decision for another parent. Each parent draws on his or her own experiences, education … more
• What is the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 (WHCRA)?
  The WHCRA is a federal law that provides women with certain rights after they have had a mastectomy, which is most commonly the result of breast cancer, but may be the result of other health conditions, as well. If you are a woman who has had or will have a mastectomy, the WHCRA provides you with important rights and benefits.   If your group or individual health insurance plan … more

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