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Aug 16 2016

Board to explore issues facing employed physicians

NCMB will host a roundtable discussion in November to explore challenges specific to physicians who work in salaried… Read More…
Aug 16 2016

Easing challenges associated with reentering the practice of medicine

Eleanor E. Greene, MD, MPH, and Karen Burke Haynes, MD ARTICLE SUMMARY • Clinicians who seek relicensure after an… Read More…
Aug 16 2016

New position statement addresses practice ownership

 Categories:  Position Statements NCMB regularly investigates and takes action in cases that involve aiding the unlicensed practice of medicine in NC due to… Read More…
Aug 16 2016

Seeking help for depression, without fear

   Categories:  From the Office of the Medical Director ARTICLE SUMMARY • Licensees should not forgo treatment for depression for fear of medical board interference •… Read More…
Aug 16 2016

One physician’s experience using NCCSRS

Dr. Patrick Burnside practices emergency medicine in Charlotte, NC. He shared his thoughts on using the state’s… Read More…
Aug 16 2016

Coming soon: Mandatory registration with state controlled substances database

The state appropriations bill includes a provision to require mandatory registration with the NC Controlled Substances… Read More…
Aug 16 2016

Expanded access to overdose “rescue” drug

A new state law signed in June by Gov. Pat McCrory authorizes NC’s State Health Director to issue a statewide standing… Read More…
Aug 16 2016

2016 Legislative update

Legislation passed in the final days of the recently adjourned session of the NC General Assembly – HB728 – made… Read More…
Aug 16 2016

Avoiding problems and miscommunications with UDS: Three scenerios

Possible overuse of UDS Scenario: A patient contacts the Board, stating that the medical practice providing pain… Read More…
Aug 16 2016

Trending Topic: Urine Drug Screening

Current standards of care related to opioid prescribing encourage physicians and physician assistants to take appropriate… Read More…
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