Resources & Information

January-February 2025 digital Forum

Board President Dr. Dev. Sangvai writes on NCMB’s efforts to both protect the public and support licensees, provide feedback on the Board’s 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.

Articles

• Statewide initiative addresses system drivers of burnout
• NC CSRS adds feature to highlight pharmacy errors
• Balancing Public Protection and Professional Support  |  by Devdutta G. Sangvai, MD, JD, MBA
• Nov-Dec 2024 Board Actions
• Call for applicants: Three physician seats available on the North Carolina Medical Board
• Comment by Feb. 28: Revised position statement on self-treatment and treatment of family

November - December 2024 digital Forum

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 System’s new “clinical alerts” initiative, browse NCMB public Board Actions for Sept-Oct 2024 and more.

September-October 2024 digital Forum

In this issue of the Forum, learn about NCMB’s efforts to help with the state’s response to Hurricane Helene, including certain waivers to make participating in medical relief efforts easier, read our outgoing Board President’s 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!

July-Aug 2024 digital Forum

In this issue of the Forum, Board President Christine Khandelwal reflects on higher-than expected suicidal ideation among NC physicians, and NCMB’s 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.

May-June 2024 digital Forum

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 NCMB’s 165th Anniversary - call for perfusionists to serve on the Perfusionist Advisory Council and share public Board Actions for March and April 2024.