http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Health/Iowa/index.html LawInfo - Legal Resource Center offers free Iowa Health Law legal forms and free Iowa Health Law legal documents that is designed to help consumers and businesses resolve their legal issues http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Health/Iowa/what-happens-if-a-complaint-is-filed-against-.html <div>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.&nbsp;That meeting determines the level of investigation that is required for the complaint.&nbsp;Cases that are not determined to be serious are sent to the full Board.&nbsp;Otherwise, the complaint is assigned to an investigator.&nbsp;The investigator reviews all relevant records and conducts all relevant interviews.&nbsp;The investigator then prepares a report for the Board who reviews the report and makes a decision.&nbsp;The Board can dismiss the case or can impose sanctions against the doctor.</div> Iowa Health Law FAQs Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:08:07 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Health/Iowa/what-is-the-potential-liability-in-a-medical-.html Iowa law does not place any limitations on medical malpractice awards.&nbsp;Defendants are potentially liable for any reasonable damages awarded by a jury including economic damages (such as medical expenses and loss of income), noneconomic damages (such as pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment) and punitive damages. Iowa Health Law FAQs Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:05:39 GMT