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Dec 14 2012

NCMB guide aims to assist with mandatory reporting requirements

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It can be overwhelming, if not impossible, for physicians and other clinicians to keep track of the myriad events and circumstances that must be reported to certain state agencies or other groups when they arise in the course of practice. To help licensees comply, the NC Medical Board has compiled a comprehensive guide to mandatory reporting requirements.Thanks to Medical Mutual Insurance Co. for its assistance with research.

The guide lists all mandatory reporting requirements that apply to health care workers, including a description of the requirement and the corresponding statutory reference.

Access the guide online

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