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Medical Digest

Board of Medical Examiners and Medical Licensure Commission Medical Digest

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April 17, 2009

Volume 24 Number 1 | 2009

New collaborative practice rules by CMS Appropriate prescription formats MASA/ABME prescribing seminar Utilization of…
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January 16, 2009

Volume 23 Number 4 | 2008

Avoid complaints to the Board Patient conditions reportable by physicians What to expect in a collaborative practice audit…
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October 17, 2008

Volume 23 Number 3 | 2008

Professional sexual misconduct Criminal background checks Treating and prescribing to family members ADPH publishes list of…
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July 18, 2008

Volume 23 Number 2 | 2008

Using the PDMP database Ambulance transport rules Laser rules compliance date approaching Retired senior volunteer program…
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April 18, 2008

Volume 23 Number 1 | 2008

Recommendations for weight loss programs Online communication with patients Rules about medical records Utilization of…
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January 18, 2008

Volume 22 Number 4 | 2007

DEA rule change on frequency of prescribing controlled substances Anabolic steroids and performance-enhancing drugs Weight…
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October 19, 2007

Volume 22 Number 3 | 2007

Board adopts rules for using lasers Laser rules increase physician responsibilities Use of Methadone for chronic pain…
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July 13, 2007

Volume 22 Number 2 | 2007

Avoid common prescription problems CMS rule requiring tamper-proof prescription pads Collaborative agreements/registration…
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April 13, 2007

Volume 22 Number 1 | 2007

Advertising by physicians Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Board opinions - joint injections by mid-level practitioners…
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January 19, 2007

Volume 21 Number 4 | 2006

Store-based health clinics - guidelines to promote quality and safety Communication between physicians and patients Board…
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October 13, 2006

Volume 21 Number 3 | 2006

What to expect if a representative of the Board visits your office Physician responsibilities when managing reports from…
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July 14, 2006

Volume 21 Number 2 | 2006

Laser use in clinical medicine Physician medical records Board revises PA joint procedures policy Board opinion - facial…
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April 14, 2006

Volume 21 Number 1 | 2006

Featured Articles Using mid-level medical practitioners Prescription Drug Monitoring Program—Board Rules…
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