MedBoard Matters
Medical regulation is an important but complicated topic. Join host Jean Fisher Brinkley to explore the North Carolina Medical Board’s mission and responsibilities and learn how NCMB protects the public. Patients and medical professionals – this podcast covers everything you need to know about the medical board, and then some!
Podcasting since 2020 • 45 episodes
MedBoard Matters
Latest Episodes
Don't make too merry this holiday season
With the holiday season firmly upon us, host Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with NCMB's Chief Investigative Officer, Pat Berckmiller about the worrying trend the Board has seen around this time of year and the marked increase in licensee arrests fo...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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11:13
NC DHHS’s response to Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene barreled into Western North Carolina on the morning of Friday, September 27th, leaving unprecedented levels of devastation in its wake. The storm has since been confirmed as the most damaging and deadly hurricane in North Carol...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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42:50
What to do about drug shortages
It can be frustrating when medication shortages impact access to essential healthcare. Host Jean Fisher-Brinkley discusses a range of possible solutions with Jay Campbell, Executive Director at the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy. Find out wha...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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41:14
Physicians on the brink: Suicidal ideation in NC
Physician suicide is a longstanding issue, with doctors contemplating ending their own lives as frequently as non-physicians. However, a recent survey of North Carolina doctors indicates the problem may be more severe than previously understood...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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24:16
