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NC DHHS calls on physicians, others to display anti-fraud poster
Categories: AnnouncementsThe NC Department of Health and Human Services has created a poster asking citizens to report Medicaid fraud and abuse. In…
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Quarterly Disciplinary Report | May - June 2010
Board actions are now published in an abbreviated format. The report no longer includes non-prejudicial actions such as…
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Board member perspective: On improving physician-patient communication
Effective interpersonal communication with patients is not a subject I have occasion to reflect on regularly. Nonetheless,…
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Compliance program monitors Licensee Information
Categories: Board NewsThe NCMB has established a new program to ensure complete and accurate reporting and publication of certain licensee…
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Getting started with NEPP: “Bite-sized nutrition education for practicing physicians
Categories: Special FeaturesThe Nutrition Education for Practicing Physicians (NEPP) program at UNC Chapel Hill’s School of Public Health teaches…
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UNC-CH study: Nutrition educaton in med school lacking
Categories: Special FeaturesA survey conducted by UNC Chapel Hill researchers found that, on average, students at U.S. medical schools receive 19.6…
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Test your nutrition KNOW-HOW
Categories: Special FeaturesHow prepared are you to address diet- and nutrition-related issues that come up in your clinical practice? The program…
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What physicians don’t know about nutrition (but have every reason to learn)
Categories: Special FeaturesA quick look at the leading causes of illness and death makes it clear that knowledge of nutrition is critical to the…
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Medical Board installs officers for 2010-2011
Categories: AnnouncementsThe NC Medical Board has seated its Board officers for the coming year. Janice E. Huff, MD, of Charlotte, will serve as…
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Guidelines for advertising board certifications advance
Categories: Board NewsAt its September meeting, the Board adopted the report of its Task Force on Physician Advertising Standards. The report…
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