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Apr 27 2011

Five steps to effective communication

Communication—and its antithesis—miscommunication, are the determinants of professional effectiveness; of patient and… Read More…
Apr 26 2011

Prescribing controlled substances responsibly

 Categories:  From the Office of the Medical Director Patients and physicians benefit from safe and effective treatment of chronic pain. However, the risks of prescribing… Read More…
Apr 26 2011

NCMB adopts rules for reentry

 Categories:  Board News The NC Medical Board has adopted administrative rules that set out its expectations for licensees who wish to resume… Read More…
Apr 26 2011

New position statement closes out Board task force’s work on “drift”

 Categories:  Board News, Position Statements The NC Medical Board voted in March to adopt a new position statement on physician scope of practice. The position… Read More…
Apr 26 2011

Site visits find most PAs in compliance, but many are unaware of requirements

 Categories:  Board News Since 2005, the NC Medical Board has conducted annual site visits to ensure compliance with administrative rules regarding… Read More…
Apr 26 2011

Caring for each other: Helping health care professionals in need

 Categories:  President’s Message The stresses on the medical professional have never been greater. There is the uncertainty of pending federal health care… Read More…
Feb 2 2011

Board to begin work mid-year on “sleep tech” registry

Recent changes to state law require the North Carolina Medical Board to establish a registry of polysomnographic… Read More…
Feb 2 2011

Board to require FCVS for IMGs

The Board is seeking a rule change that would require all international medical graduates (IMGs) to use the Federation… Read More…
Feb 2 2011

Quarterly Disciplinary Report | August - October 2010

 Categories:  Board Actions Report Board actions are now published in an abbreviated format. The report no longer includes non-prejudicial actions such as… Read More…
Feb 2 2011

Communication among health care professionals: An essential component of quality care

 Categories:  From the Office of the Medical Director Since beginning publication in 1996, the Forum has featured numerous articles on the importance of effective… Read More…