Articles
Need an Intent to Practice acknowledgement letter?
Over the past few months, the Board has received a large number of requests for copies of physician assistant Intent to…
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Are “pill mills” Florida’s newest export?
Categories: From the Office of the Medical DirectorIn July 2011, Florida enacted sweeping new restrictions that aim to stop or at least dramatically reduce the flow of…
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NCMB gets two new physician members; Governor reappoints Camnitz, Lennon
The NC Medical Board is pleased to welcome two new physician members, Dr. Shiva K. Rao of Roanoke Rapids, and Dr. Cheryl…
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Urgent notice to professional corps, PLLCs
As of mid-January, more than 40 percent of all professional medical corporations and professional limited liability…
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Professionalism: Why we do what we do
Categories: President’s MessageAs my term as NCMB President approached last fall, I spent some time thinking about what my first words to you, my…
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Thank you!
Categories: AnnouncementsThe NCMB received a tremendous response to its call for independent expert medical reviewers, which appeared in this space…
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Fines, discipline possible for some CME cases
Categories: AnnouncementsThe Board has noticed an increase in the number of licensees who fail to respond in a timely manner when notified that…
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Quarterly adverse actions report | May-July 2011
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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Officers chosen to lead Medical Board in 2012
Categories: AnnouncementsThe NC Medical Board has seated its Board officers for the coming year. Ralph C. Loomis, MD, of Asheville, NC, will serve…
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PAs and NPs may now sign death certificates
Categories: AnnouncementsEffective October 1, physician assistants and nurse practitioners may legally complete death certificates. Amendments to…
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