Forum, Winter 2008

In this issue of the Forum, Dr. George L. Saunders’ President’s Message asserts that self-regulation of medicine is a privilege that can be lost. This issue also contains the full text of the Board’s position statements as of December 31, 2008.

Articles

• Will physicians lose the privilege of self regulation
• Renewing your license online: It’s never been easier
• Serve on the Medical Board
• Board elects President-elect, Secretary/Treasurer
• A review of significant NP rule changes
• Unbiased info on drug marketing practices: FSMB Web portal gives prescribers easy access to new CME
• State rule changes encourage routine HIV testing
• Position Statements as of 12/31/2008
• Quarterly disciplinary report: August - October 2008

Forum, Fall 2008

In this issue of the Forum, Dr. Janelle A. Rhyne’s President’s Message discusses supervision of midlevel practitioners. The feature article is by Marjorie Satinsky and is titled “Setting up shop: building a practice from the ground up.” This issue also announces the appointment of two new members to the Board, as well as reappointment of two Board members by the Governor.

Articles

• Supervision of midlevel practitioners: How much is enough?
• Setting up shop: Building a practice from the ground up
• Contributions to PHP scholarship fund strong in initial year of giving
• Governor fills four NCMB seats
• Update: Malpractice reporting rule clears key hurdle
• Quarterly Disciplinary Report | May-July 2008

Forum, Summer 2008

Articles

• Are You Ready?
• An Unrelenting Epidemic of Deaths from Prescription Drugs in North Carolina
• Board Elects New Leadership Team
• Seeking Physician to Serve on the Electrolysis Board

Forum, Spring 2008