Articles
Taking the mystery out of reporting malpractice payments
Categories: From the Office of the Medical Director, Special FeaturesIt’s been nearly two years since the NC Medical Board implemented statutory changes that require it to collect and post…
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Managing disruptive behavior
Categories: Special FeaturesThe surgeon who curses and throws instruments. The cardiologist who insists that staff in the cath lab do things “her…
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The results are in. . .Online Web survey on self treatment
Categories: Board NewsSurvey results reveal licensee bias against prescribing controlled substances to self/family, provide insight to NCMB Task…
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Seeking smart, engaged readers for the Forum Editorial Panel
Does this describe you? Of course it does! The Forum is establishing a group of licensee-readers to regularly critique the…
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NCMB adds new Web content
The NC Medical Board has added new features to its website to help licensees and others keep better track of Board…
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Board adopts three attempt rule for exams
Categories: AnnouncementsThe NCMB has amended the administrative rules regarding proof of medical licensure examination passage within a specified…
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Application process change for IMGs
As of October 1, all International Medical Graduates (IMGs) are required to use the Federation of State Medical Board’s…
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Keeping the emphasis on medicine in telemedicine
Categories: President’s MessageImagine you are an ER physician in rural North Carolina. A patient presents with stroke-like symptoms, but you are not 100…
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PAs and NPs may sign death certificates Oct. 1
Effective October 1, physician assistants and nurse practitioners may legally complete death certificates. Amendments to…
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Application process change for International Medical Grads
Effective October 1, 2011, all International Medical Graduates (IMGs) will be required to use the Federation of State…
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