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professional standard in Iowa

14 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 1979–2026 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Iowa courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (14)

CaseFollowedCited
Ex Parte Tolergreen
ala · 1998 · cited in 3 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See Ex parte Toler, 710 So. 2d 415, 416 (Ala. 1998) 4See also Mainor v. Nault, 101 P.3d 308, 320 (Nev. 2004) (noting that “[a]t least one jurisdiction has held that a violation of a professional rule creates a rebuttable presumption of negligence,” in reference to the Hart case), abrogated on other grounds by Delgado v. Am.

2017See Ex parte Toler, 710 So. 2d 415, 416 (Ala. 1998) 4See also Mainor v. Nault, 101 P.3d 308, 320 (Nev. 2004) (noting that “[a]t least one jurisdiction has held that a violation of a professional rule creates a rebuttable presumption of negligence,” in reference to the Hart case), abrogated on other grounds by Delgado v. Am.

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Mainor v. Naultgreen
nev · 2004 · cited in 3 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See Ex parte Toler, 710 So. 2d 415, 416 (Ala. 1998) 4See also Mainor v. Nault, 101 P.3d 308, 320 (Nev. 2004) (noting that “[a]t least one jurisdiction has held that a violation of a professional rule creates a rebuttable presumption of negligence,” in reference to the Hart case), abrogated on other grounds by Delgado v. Am.

2017See Ex parte Toler, 710 So. 2d 415, 416 (Ala. 1998) 4See also Mainor v. Nault, 101 P.3d 308, 320 (Nev. 2004) (noting that “[a]t least one jurisdiction has held that a violation of a professional rule creates a rebuttable presumption of negligence,” in reference to the Hart case), abrogated on other grounds by Delgado v. Am.

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Kastler v. Iowa Methodist Hospitalgreen
iowa · 1971 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2012–2026
2 sentences

2012The district court further concluded that because the ultimate decision whether to grant privileges at JEMH was made by the board of directors, consisting of eleven lay members, there was “no basis for applying a professional standard of care to the decisions made by laypeople,” relying on Kastler v. Iowa Methodist Hospital, 193 N.W.2d 98, 102 (Iowa 1971) (applying reasonable care standard in case involving an injury to a patient while showering in a hospital) and University of Mississippi Medical Center v. Pounders, 970 So.2d 141, 148 (Miss.2007) (applying lay standard of care in case involvi

2012The district court further concluded that because the ultimate decision whether to grant privileges at JEMH was made by the board of directors, consisting of eleven lay members, there was “no basis for applying a professional standard of care to the decisions made by laypeople,” relying on Kastler v. Iowa Methodist Hospital, 193 N.W.2d 98, 102 (Iowa 1971) (applying reasonable care standard in case involving an injury to a patient while showering in a hospital) and University of Mississippi Medical Center v. Pounders, 970 So. 2d 141, 148 (Miss. 2007) (applying lay standard of care in case invol

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Freese v. Lemmongreen
iowa · 1978 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See DeBurkarte v. Louvar, 393 N.W.2d 131, 133 (Iowa 1986) (“We agree with the defendant that testimony on what another physician would do is not sufficient to establish a standard of care.”); Freese v. Lemmon, 267 N.W.2d 680, 688 (Iowa 1978) (emphasizing that in proving the professional standard of care for medical malpractice claims, the question is not what the expert witness would have done but “what the ordinary physician of good standing would do”); Surgical Consultants, P.C. v. Ball, 447 N.W.2d 676, 681 (Iowa Ct. App. 1989) (“A physician’s testimony as to his or her personal practices or

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Doe v. Johnstongreen
iowa · 1991 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026By contrast, under the patient rule, the disclosure obligation is “shaped, not by what the medical community would deem material, but by the patient’s need for information.” Doe v. Johnston, 476 N.W.2d 28, 31 (Iowa 1991).

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Surgical Consultants, P.C. v. Ballgreen
iowactapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See DeBurkarte v. Louvar, 393 N.W.2d 131, 133 (Iowa 1986) (“We agree with the defendant that testimony on what another physician would do is not sufficient to establish a standard of care.”); Freese v. Lemmon, 267 N.W.2d 680, 688 (Iowa 1978) (emphasizing that in proving the professional standard of care for medical malpractice claims, the question is not what the expert witness would have done but “what the ordinary physician of good standing would do”); Surgical Consultants, P.C. v. Ball, 447 N.W.2d 676, 681 (Iowa Ct. App. 1989) (“A physician’s testimony as to his or her personal practices or

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DeBurkarte v. Louvargreen
iowa · 1986 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See DeBurkarte v. Louvar, 393 N.W.2d 131, 133 (Iowa 1986) (“We agree with the defendant that testimony on what another physician would do is not sufficient to establish a standard of care.”); Freese v. Lemmon, 267 N.W.2d 680, 688 (Iowa 1978) (emphasizing that in proving the professional standard of care for medical malpractice claims, the question is not what the expert witness would have done but “what the ordinary physician of good standing would do”); Surgical Consultants, P.C. v. Ball, 447 N.W.2d 676, 681 (Iowa Ct. App. 1989) (“A physician’s testimony as to his or her personal practices or

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U. OF MS. MEDICAL CENTER v. Poundersgreen
miss · 2007 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012The district court further concluded that because the ultimate decision whether to grant privileges at JEMH was made by the board of directors, consisting of eleven lay members, there was “no basis for applying a professional standard of care to the decisions made by laypeople,” relying on Kastler v. Iowa Methodist Hospital, 193 N.W.2d 98, 102 (Iowa 1971) (applying reasonable care standard in case involving an injury to a patient while showering in a hospital) and University of Mississippi Medical Center v. Pounders, 970 So.2d 141, 148 (Miss.2007) (applying lay standard of care in case involvi

2012The district court further concluded that because the ultimate decision whether to grant privileges at JEMH was made by the board of directors, consisting of eleven lay members, there was “no basis for applying a professional standard of care to the decisions made by laypeople,” relying on Kastler v. Iowa Methodist Hospital, 193 N.W.2d 98, 102 (Iowa 1971) (applying reasonable care standard in case involving an injury to a patient while showering in a hospital) and University of Mississippi Medical Center v. Pounders, 970 So. 2d 141, 148 (Miss. 2007) (applying lay standard of care in case invol

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Iowa Supreme Court Board of Professional Ethics & Conduct v. Hoffmangreen
iowa · 1997 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002See DR 2-106(A); see, e.g., Iowa Supreme Ct. Bd. of Prof l Ethics & Conduct v. Hoffman, 572 N.W.2d 904, 909-10 (Iowa 1997) (attorney’s charging excessive fee warranted six month suspension where attorney attempted to mislead grievance commission and supreme court with untenable excuses for seeking such an excessive fee).

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Benson v. Griffin Television, Inc.green
oklacivapp · 1979 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989See Triangle Publication, Inc. v. Chumley, 253 Ga. 179, 181-82 , 317 S.E.2d 534, 537 (1984); Benson v. Griffin Television, Inc., 593 P.2d 511, 513 (Okla.App.1978); see also Restatement (Second) of Torts § 580B comments g & h (1977).

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Triangle Publications, Inc. v. Chumleygreen
ga · 1984 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989See Triangle Publication, Inc. v. Chumley, 253 Ga. 179, 181-82 , 317 S.E.2d 534, 537 (1984); Benson v. Griffin Television, Inc., 593 P.2d 511, 513 (Okla.App.1978); see also Restatement (Second) of Torts § 580B comments g & h (1977).

1989See Triangle Publication, Inc. v. Chumley, 253 Ga. 179, 181-82 , 317 S.E.2d 534, 537 (1984); Benson v. Griffin Television, Inc., 593 P.2d 511, 513 (Okla.App.1978); see also Restatement (Second) of Torts § 580B comments g & h (1977).

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Jerry W. Canterbury v. William Thornton Spence and the Washington Hospital Center, a Body Corporategreen
cadc · 1972 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987See, e.g., Canterbury v. Spence, 464 F.2d 772, 779-92 (D.C.

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Evans v. Howard R. Green Co.green
iowa · 1975 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
2 sentences

1979Green Co., 231 N.W.2d 907, 913 (Iowa 1975).

1979Green Co., 231 N.W.2d 907, 913 (Iowa 1975).

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Schiltz v. Cullen-Schiltz & Associates, Inc.green
iowa · 1975 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
2 sentences

1979We have established a professional standard of negligence such as that urged by the county in considering actions against consulting engineering firms, Schiltz v. Cullen-Schiltz & Associates, Inc., 228 N.W.2d 10, 17 (Iowa 1975) and architects, Evans v. Howard R.

1979We have established a professional standard of negligence such as that urged by the county in considering actions against consulting engineering firms, Schiltz v. Cullen-Schiltz & Associates, Inc., 228 N.W.2d 10, 17 (Iowa 1975) and architects, Evans v. Howard R.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Iowa. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
Pauscher v. Iowa Methodist Medical Center green
iowa · 1987
2 sentences

2026The professional rule was aptly criticized and rejected in many jurisdictions given its “inherently paternalistic and authoritarian nature.” Id.

2018Id. at 360-61 .

22018–2026
Johnson v. Nickerson green
iowa · 1996
2 sentences

2013We summarized: [T]o establish a prima facie defamation action against a media defendant, a private figure plaintiff must prove (1) publication (2) of a defamatory statement (3) concerning the plaintiff (4) in a negligent breach of the professional standard of care (5) that resulted in demonstrable injury. 17 Id.

2013Id.

12013–2013
Jones v. PALMER COMMUNICATIONS, INCORPORATED green
iowa · 1989
1 sentence

1996Id. at 898 .

11996–1996

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IA § Iowa Code § 622.10 (4) IA § Iowa Code § 147.137 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 614.1 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 633.219 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 708.1 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 708.2 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 709.11 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 80 (1979–2026) IL 48 (1969–2026) GA 29 (1984–2024) TX 28 (1977–2023) NY 25 (1914–2019) NJ 22 (1979–2026) PA 15 (1986–2025) IA 14 (1979–2026) FL 14 (1991–2026) MD 14 (1977–2018) NC 13 (1979–2023) WA 12 (2004–2025) TN 12 (1991–2025) MI 12 (1936–2026) CO 12 (1982–2026) LA 10 (1978–2016) WI 9 (1985–2018) HI 9 (1968–2020) OR 9 (1985–2023) AZ 9 (1976–2019) OH 9 (1997–2016) CT 9 (1993–2015) SC 9 (1984–2010) NV 9 (1980–2021) NM 7 (1998–2024) MS 7 (1986–2007) SD 7 (1985–2025) VA 6 (1979–2025) MN 6 (1930–2016) KY 5 (1992–2020) MO 5 (2008–2024) WY 5 (1992–2014) ND 5 (1992–2004) IN 4 (1986–2024) AL 4 (1990–2011) UT 4 (1987–2023) DE 4 (1977–2025) VT 4 (2011–2025) AK 4 (1980–2021) MA 4 (2009–2025) ME 4 (2001–2021) OK 3 (2012–2016) KS 3 (1987–2005) DC 2 (1982–2002) NE 2 (1987–2023)

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