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Jun 11 2014

More problems with death certificates: Some certifiers missing new requirements

 Categories:  From the Office of the Medical Director, Special Features The North Carolina Medical Board has noted an increasing number of inquiries and complaints from families and funeral… Read More…
Jun 11 2014

NCMB Job Opening: Assistant Medical Director

 Categories:  Announcements The North Carolina Medical Board is hiring an assistant medical director. This position is responsible for assisting the… Read More…
Jun 11 2014

Interested in serving on the Medical Board?

 Categories:  Announcements The terms of four sitting Medical Board members expire October 31, so now is the time to apply if you have ever considered… Read More…
Jun 10 2014

Board adopts extensive new policy on prescribing controlled substances for pain

 Categories:  Board News The NCMB has adopted a comprehensive new position statement on the subject of treating pain with prescription opioid… Read More…
Jun 10 2014

Making the tough calls: inside the NCMB’s case review process

 Categories:  President’s Message A theme is emerging in my columns for this newsletter, perhaps even for my term as President of the Board: giving insight… Read More…
Jun 6 2014

Free CME on Safe Prescribing of Extended-Release and Long-Acting Opioids

Over the last two decades, the use of opioids for the treatment of chronic, non-cancer pain has increased significantly.… Read More…
May 16 2014

Call for applicants: Serve on the North Carolina Medical Board

The terms of four sitting Medical Board members expire October 31, so now is the time to apply if you have ever considered… Read More…
Apr 25 2014

Board publishes guide to closing medical practices

The NCMB has published a guide to assist licensees who must close their practices, due to retirement or other… Read More…
Apr 23 2014

Board seeks feedback on revised chronic pain policy

The NCMB is seeking feedback from licensees and other interested parties on a draft position statement on the use of… Read More…
Feb 28 2014

Brochure offers assistance to ACA health insurance seekers

Individuals who currently do not have health insurance must enroll no later than March 31 or pay a penalty fee under the… Read More…