Hixson & Brown, P.C. 160 S. 68th St., Suite 1108, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266 Toll Free: (866) 654-3202 Fax: (515) 440-6395 Email: info@hixsonbrown.com   The Medical Malpractice and settlement attorneys at the Hixson & Brown P.C. Law Firm are dedicated  to serve their clients in central Iowa, including the cities of Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Fort  Dodge, Ames, Cedar Rapids, Iowa  City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo  and Burlington, and the communities  that make up Woodbury, Pottawattamie, Polk, Webster, Story, Linn, Johnson, Scott, Dubuque, Black Hawk, and Des Moines counties.   Q. What is medical malpractice? Q. Can I pursue a malpractice claim if I signed a valid consent form? Q. How should I pursue a malpractice claim? Q. What is informed consent? Q. If my doctor prescribed a medicine and did not tell me it was part of an experiment, do I have grounds for a malpractice claim? Q. What is a Certificate of Merit? Q. Can I sue for malpractice if I am dissatisfied with the results of my surgery? Q. What do I need to get a jury's agreement that my physician was negligent? " Contact a Iowa medical malpractice lawyer representing clients in Iowa City, Iowa today to schedule your free initial consultation." Question: What is informed consent? Answer: Different states have different requirements for informed consent, although the broad definition is that physicians must give their patients all of the information they need to give written consent to go forward. This includes information on potential risks, alternatives, and the benefits for any medical procedure. Back to Top   If you would like to schedule a free initial consultation contact an Iowa medical malpractice attorney, representing clients in Iowa City, Iowa at the Hixson & Brown P.C.. Give us a call at (866) 654-3202 or email us at info@hixsonbrown.com.   The Medical Malpractice and settlement attorneys  at the Hixson & Brown P.C. Law Firm are dedicated  to serve their clients in central Iowa, including the cities of Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Fort  Dodge, Ames, Cedar Rapids, Iowa  City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo  and Burlington, and the communities  that make up Woodbury, Pottawattamie, Polk, Webster, Story, Linn, Johnson, Scott, Dubuque, Black Hawk, and Des Moines counties. Des Moines, Iowa Attorney practicing in Iowa primarily in Medical Malpractice Lawyers at the Hixson & Brown P.C. are dedicated to serve their clients in Iowa, including the cities of Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Ames, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo, Adel, Marshalltown, Pella, Decorah, Knoxville, Eldora, Johnston, Ankeny, and Burlington , and the communities that make up Woodbury, Pottawattamie, Polk, Webster, Story, Linn, Johnson, Scott, Dubuque, Black Hawk, Dallas, Marshall, Marion, Winneshiek, Madison, Hardin and Des Moines counties. © MMXII Hixson & Brown P.C. Email: info@hixsonbrown.com Address: 160 S. 68th St., Suite 1108, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266 Phone: (866) 654-3202 Fax: (515) 440-6395 The information you obtain at our firm web site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. It is recommended that you should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation. Home I Attorneys I Firm Overview I Resources I Contact I Medical Malpractice - Personal Injury - Motor Vehicle Accidents I Iowa Medical Malpractice Attorney Iowa City Birth Injury Lawyer Lawsuit Hospital Doctor Surgeon Negligent Physician Johnson County