NC Medical Board

Oct
012011

Keeping the emphasis on medicine in telemedicine

Imagine you are an ER physician in rural North Carolina. A patient…

Jul
202011

The doctor is (always) in: Treating oneself and one’s family

It’s the third day of your vacation on the Outer Banks. The…

Apr
262011

Caring for each other: Helping health care professionals in need

The stresses on the medical professional have never been greater. There is…

Feb
012011

Looking back with gratitude; Looking forward with anticipation

Most of you are probably familiar with the adage, “Behind every successful…

Nov
032010

2009-2010: The NCMB’s ‘Year of Transparency’

It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since I was sworn…

Aug
032010

When doctors “drift,” questions of competency and ethics are key

Physicians complete four years of medical or osteopathic school and, upon graduation,…

Dec
312009

A milestone for osteopathic physicians—and the NCMB

On November 18, 2009, an historic event took place at the offices…

Nov
032009

Reflections on my six-year sojourn on the North Carolina Medical Board

In July of 2003, I reported for duty to my first North…

Aug
142009

Helping licensees stay out of trouble: Yes, we do that too

The North Carolina Medical Board has often been accused of lying in…

May
042009

Protecting patients: We’re all in this together

Some think of the North Carolina Medical Board as an all-knowing organization…

Dec
312008

Will physicians lose the privilege of self regulation

“I am thrice blessed. I am blessed to be a physician, a…

Oct
312008

Supervision of midlevel practitioners: How much is enough?

On a basic level, we all know what it means to supervise…

Jul
312008

Are You Ready?

This June, while pondering what to write in this edition of the…