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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!

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Don't be fooled by licensing board scams Apr 28, 2021

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In this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with NCMB's Chief Investigative Officer, Pat Berckmiller about scams that target our licensees and what steps they can take to protect themselves. Jean also covers some "red flags" to listen for if a phone call sounds a little fishy. Finally, Jean shares some tools that might mitigate any damage for folks who may have already fallen prey to a scammer.
Host: Jean Fisher Brinkley
Guest: Pat Berckmiller
Producer: Sylvia French-Hodges

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2020 NCMB Annual Report Mar 31, 2021

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In this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley highlights the Board's 2020 annual report and speaks with the Board's Chief Communications Officer and Legislative Liaison, Evelyn Contre about the Board's Covid-19 response.
Host: Jean Fisher Brinkley
Guest: Evelyn Contre
Producer: Sylvia French-Hodges

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Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout: A conversation with NC DHHS Sec. Mandy Cohen Feb 25, 2021

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In this episode of MedBoard Matters, we talk with NC DHHS Sec. Dr. Mandy Cohen about the Covid vaccination efforts in NC and how our licensees can help.
Host: Jean Fisher Brinkley
Guest: Dr. Mandy Cohen
Producer: Sylvia French-Hodges

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Crossing the Line: Professional Sexual Misconduct Jan 26, 2021

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In this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley speaks with Marissa Hoechstetter who is a survivor of sexual assault by her physician and is now an active patient advocate speaking out to raise awareness and demand greater accountability. Jean also speaks with Board paralegal Wanda Long who is the staff member who originated the role of Victim Services Coordinator here at the North Carolina Medical Board.
Host: Jean Fisher Brinkley
Guests: Marissa Hoechstetter and Wanda Long
Producer: Sylvia French-Hodges

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Email your questions to: podcast@ncmedboard.org.

What to expect during a physical exam Dec 18, 2020

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NCMB has created several new resources to help patients understand what to expect during a physical examination and learn to recognize red flags and signs of possible sexual misconduct by a medical professional.
Listen in as host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with the Board's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Karen Burke-Haynes, and Deputy General Counsel, Brian Blankenship about these new consumer resources.
Host: Jean Fisher Brinkley
Guests: Dr. Karen Burke-Haynes and Brian Blakenship
Producer: Sylvia French-Hodges

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Holding a Virtual Board Meeting Nov 16, 2020

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Since the onset of coronavirus pandemic, we've all had to make some significant changes to how we approach our work. NCMB closed its offices to visitors since mid-March, and the day-to-day work is done by staff at home. One of the biggest challenges for us was how could we pull off a Board Meeting? In this episode of MedBoard Matters we are going to talk about our experiences presenting virtual meetings, and share details on how you can listen in.
Host: Jean Fisher Brinkley
Guest: Todd Brosius
Producer: Sylvia French-Hodges

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The NCMB Complaint Process Oct 29, 2020

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After listening to this episode of MedBoard Matters, you should have a clear understanding of what a medical board complaint can and cannot achieve. You’ll know what types of issues the Board can address, what kind of providers NCMB has authority over, and, most importantly, how patient complaints help NCMB protect the public.
Host: Jean Fisher Brinkley
Guests: Shika Sinha and Brian Blakenship
Producer: Sylvia French-Hodges

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Suicide Prevention Awareness Sep 16, 2020

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Host Jean Fisher Brinkley discusses ways to overcome the stigma associated with mental health issues in medical professionals and strategies and resources for getting help with guest Dr. Christine Moutier, Chief Medical Officer for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Host: Jean Fisher Brinkley
Guest: Dr. Christine Moutier
Producer: Sylvia French-Hodges

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Introduction to MedBoard Matters Sep 08, 2020

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Listen as host Jean Fisher Brinkley gives you a preview of what we hope to cover in our MedBoard Matters podcast.
Host: Jean Fisher Brinkley
Producer: Sylvia French-Hodges

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