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Changes to CME Requirements Effective August 1
On Wednesday, August 1, 2012, new rules take effect regarding the Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for North Carolina Medical Board (NCMB) licensees. The rules reduce the number of CME hours required from 150 […]
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NCMS FAQ of the Week: Physician Supervision
Due to a high volume of questions coming in through the Member Resource Center, the NCMS features a Frequently-Asked-Question (FAQ) for its members each week to share information about current […]
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Professional Regulation, Public Safety Threatened by FTC Order
What does teeth whitening have to do with the self regulation of medicine? As is often the case, actions taken to address a narrow issue can have major consequences. Such […]
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NCMS Recommends Clarification by NC Medical Board on e-Prescribing
The NCMS met recently with representatives of the NC Medical Board to discuss elements of the Board’s position statement entitled ‘Writing of Prescriptions’ that appear to discourage or prohibit licensees from e-prescribing controlled substances.
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Medical Board Review Panel Accepting Applicants for Board Nominations
The Medical Board Review Panel is seeking candidates to fill Board seats, which will become available in November 2012. Candidates are needed for two physician Board positions and one Board seat for a physician […]
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Improved NC Medical Board Disciplinary Rules Receive Final Approval
On February 1, 2012, final approval was given to the NCMB’s proposed disciplinary rules, to fulfill the requirements of SB 958. The rules are now effective and were published in the March 1, 2012, NC Register.
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NC Medical Board Revises Position Statement on Self-Treatment
Over the past six months the North Carolina Medical Board has been drafting revisions to its position statement regarding self-treatment and the treatment of family members. Since this process began, […]
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NCMS President Visits NC Medical Board
Robert W. Monteiro, MD, sat in on several important meetings during his visit the NCMB; the Board acted on issues such as the position statement for self-treatment/treatment of family members and the draft rules on continuing medical education.
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Charlotte Physician Joins NC Medical Board
Internist Cheryl Walker-McGill, MD, of Charlotte is the newest member of the NC Medical Board. She made her first appearance when the Board met Thursday in Raleigh. Governor Perdue named […]
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Governor Appoints New Member to NC Medical Board
Read on to see which NCMS member now sits on the NC Medical Board.
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