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Applicants sought for PA, NP Medical Board seats
The independent body that nominates candidates for the Medical Board to the Governor’s Office is seeking applicants for…
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Readers Survey Results
Thanks to all Forum readers who took the time to complete our recent content survey. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!…
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May-July 2015 Quarterly Board Actions Report
Categories: Board Actions ReportThe Board actions listed below are published in an abbreviated format. The report does not include non-prejudicial actions…
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New law mandates controlled substances CME for physicians and other prescribers
The NC budget appropriations act signed into law in September includes a new requirement for licensed physicians and…
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Responding to “trivial” complaints: Frustrating but necessary
Categories: From the Office of the Medical DirectorArticle summary: • NCMB staff handle about 25 percent of patient complaints per year without the need for a written…
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NCMB’s Licensee Information page and Board Certification
Article summary: • NCMB’s position on Board Certification has evolved over time • Boards not affiliated with ABMS,…
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New compliance program encourages complete online licensee profiles
North Carolina law requires licensed physicians and physician assistants (PAs) to report certain information, such as…
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NCMB opioid position statement to be adopted statewide by July 2016
Categories: Position StatementsA provision of the 2015 state appropriations act, which the Governor signed into law in September, will make NCMB’s…
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Board Meeting Summary — September 2015
NCMB meets during odd numbered months (January, March, May, etc.) Due to this schedule, Board meeting minutes are not…
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The elephant in the room: Ways to cope with the needs of our most experienced physicians
Categories: President’s Message A few weeks ago, I spent a weekend visiting with my cousins, Dan Gasby and Barbara Smith, best known as B. Smith. Over…
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