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May 2 2013

Out and about

 Categories:  Board News The North Carolina Medical Board regularly sends Board Members and staff to speak to and engage with licensees, community… Read More…
May 2 2013

Hospital suspensions related to failure to complete medical records (yes, those are actions too)

  Scott G. Kirby, MD  Categories:  Board News, From the Office of the Medical Director Note from the author (added October 2016): Although the basic underlying concept that “The Board believes accurate,… Read More…
May 2 2013

Teamwork: In medicine, more than ever, patient safety demands it

  William A. Walker, MD  Categories:  President’s Message In 2009, The Joint Commission (TJC) called attention to the “disruptive physician” and required hospitals to develop a… Read More…
Feb 7 2013

Quarterly Board Actions Report | August-October 2012

 Categories:  Board Actions Report The Board actions listed below are published in an abbreviated format. The report does not include non-prejudicial actions… Read More…
Feb 7 2013

Thank you!

Quality expert medical reviews are an essential component of the Board’s disciplinary work. They help to establish… Read More…
Feb 7 2013

NCMB welcomes four new Board members

 Categories:  Announcements The North Carolina Medical Board is pleased to welcome four new Board members and to welcome back Dr. Eleanor E. Greene,… Read More…
Feb 7 2013

Serve on the North Carolina Medical Board

Three physician members of the North Carolina Medical Board will complete their second and final terms this year. The… Read More…
Feb 7 2013

Prescribe Suboxone? Register to comply with state law

  William D. Bronson Licensees who prescribe buprenorphine and certain combination drugs such as Suboxone for the treatment of opioid addiction… Read More…
Feb 7 2013

NCMB Positions Statements as of 12/31/2012

 Categories:  Position Statements Each year, the NCMB publishes its complete position statements as a guide for all licensees. Learn more about the… Read More…
Feb 7 2013

Is (NCMB) justice blind? Board processes designed to remove bias

  William A. Walker, MD  Categories:  President’s Message In the five-plus years I’ve served on the North Carolina Medical Board, the agency has taken remarkable steps to improve… Read More…