Forum, Summer 2009
In this issue of the Forum, George L. Saunders, III, MD, Board president, discusses ways to help licensees stay out of trouble. Also in this issue, William D. Bronson, administrator of the Controlled Substance Reporting System, answers questions about using the CSRS. Finally, the Forum begins a new column by the Board’s medical director, Michael Sheppa, MD. This column provides insight into the Board’s disciplinary process.
Articles
- Helping licensees stay out of trouble: Yes, we do that too
by George L. Saunders, III, MD - It’s time to complete your expanded NCMB information page
by Jean Fisher Brinkley - CSRS Data for NC: What they can tell us; what they can’t
by Catherine (Kay) Sanford, MSPH - Lawmakers eliminate CSRS “gag rule”
- Board chooses leadership team for 2009-2010
- NCMB quarterly disciplinary report: February - April 2009
- Strong response to call for Board members
- New CME audit program to ensure accuracy in annual reporting of hours
- Attention DEA registration holders
- Understanding the NC Medical Board’s disciplinary work
- Board establishes “Legislative Update” column
- Seminar educates on safer opioid prescribing
- Using the NC Controlled Substances Reporting System
by William D. Bronson
