Licensee Duty to Report

N.C. Gen. Stat. §90-5.4 requires medical professionals licensed by the North Carolina Medical Board to report:

1. Any sexual misconduct by a licensee of the Board

2. Any fraudulent prescribing, drug diversion or theft of controlled substances by a licensee of the Board.

Medical professionals need not have definitive evidence of misconduct to make a report. The law specifies that licensed medical professionals should submit a report if they “reasonably believe” that misconduct has occurred. Licensees who report suspected misconduct in good faith are granted civil immunity.

Duty to Report information and resources

Text of N.C. Gen. Stat. §90-5.4 "Duty to Report"

Duty to Report FAQs

PDF copy of Duty to Report FAQs

Submit a report to NCMB

Healthcare Professionals Reporting Form