Current Issue
Board President Dr. Dev. Sangvai writes on NCMBâs efforts to both protect the public and support licensees, provide feedback on the Boardâs position statement on self-treatment and treatment of family members and learn about a new feature launched recently by the NC Controlled Substances Reporting System. Also, browse public actions from Nov-Dec 2024 and learn about opportunities to serve as a Board Member with NCMB.
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Past Issues
In this issue of the Forum, we do a round up of all position statements that are new, or were reviewed and/or revised in 2024, we shine a light on a concerning trend towards increased DWIs from Thanksgiving until the end of the calendar year with our latest podcast and announce three new Board Members. In addition, read all about the NC Controlled Substances Reporting Systemâs new âclinical alertsâ initiative, browse NCMB public Board Actions for Sept-Oct 2024 and more.
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In this issue of the Forum, learn about NCMBâs efforts to help with the stateâs response to Hurricane Helene, including certain waivers to make participating in medical relief efforts easier, read our outgoing Board Presidentâs final message to licensees, get some tips on how to help patients coping with medication shortages on the latest episode of the MedBoard Matters podcast and more!
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In this issue of the Forum, Board President Christine Khandelwal reflects on higher-than expected suicidal ideation among NC physicians, and NCMBâs MedBoard Matters podcast highlights ways to help physicians who may be struggling. In the latest Lessons from the Disciplinary Committee feature, we discuss business arrangements licensees sometimes enter into without realizing they are unlawful. We also have NCMB public Board Actions for the months of May-June 2024 and more.
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This issue features a message from Board President Christine Khandelwal, who reflects on the importance of treating opioid use addiction, and features two new position statements recently adopted by NCMB. Check out our two newest podcasts - Violence in Healthcare and a fun history quiz show in honor of NCMBâs 165th Anniversary - call for perfusionists to serve on the Perfusionist Advisory Council and share public Board Actions for March and April 2024.
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