http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Health/Oregon/index.html LawInfo - Legal Resource Center offers free Oregon Health Law legal forms and free Oregon Health Law legal documents that is designed to help consumers and businesses resolve their legal issues http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Health/Oregon/what-happens-if-a-complaint-is-filed-against-.html The Board’s Investigation Department investigates the complaints that are received to determine if state law applies. If state law does apply then the Board will investigate the allegations. A full hearing may be required. If a doctor is found to have violated the Medical Practices Act then sanctions may be imposed. Oregon Health Law FAQs Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:24:29 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Health/Oregon/what-is-the-potential-liability-in-a-medical-.html The Oregon Courts have held that limiting the economic and noneconomic damages in a medical malpractice case is unconstitutional. Therefore, no limits are currently in effect for either type of damage award. However, punitive damages are not awarded unless it is found that the defendant acted with malice or that the defendant acted outside the scope of his duties. Oregon Health Law FAQs Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:23:06 GMT