Articles
Five steps to effective communication
Communication—and its antithesis—miscommunication, are the determinants of professional effectiveness; of patient and…
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Prescribing controlled substances responsibly
Categories: From the Office of the Medical DirectorPatients and physicians benefit from safe and effective treatment of chronic pain. However, the risks of prescribing…
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NCMB adopts rules for reentry
Categories: Board NewsThe NC Medical Board has adopted administrative rules that set out its expectations for licensees who wish to resume…
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New position statement closes out Board task force’s work on “drift”
Categories: Board News, Position StatementsThe NC Medical Board voted in March to adopt a new position statement on physician scope of practice. The position…
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Site visits find most PAs in compliance, but many are unaware of requirements
Categories: Board NewsSince 2005, the NC Medical Board has conducted annual site visits to ensure compliance with administrative rules regarding…
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Caring for each other: Helping health care professionals in need
Categories: President’s MessageThe stresses on the medical professional have never been greater. There is the uncertainty of pending federal health care…
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Board to begin work mid-year on “sleep tech” registry
Recent changes to state law require the North Carolina Medical Board to establish a registry of polysomnographic…
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Board to require FCVS for IMGs
The Board is seeking a rule change that would require all international medical graduates (IMGs) to use the Federation…
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Quarterly Disciplinary Report | August - October 2010
Categories: Board Actions ReportBoard actions are now published in an abbreviated format. The report no longer includes non-prejudicial actions such as…
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Communication among health care professionals: An essential component of quality care
Categories: From the Office of the Medical DirectorSince beginning publication in 1996, the Forum has featured numerous articles on the importance of effective…
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