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MINUTES
OF THE MEETING OF
THE BOARD OF MED I CAL EXAMINERS
OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROL INA
MARCH 9-13, 1988
HOTEL EUROPA
CHAPEL HILL,NORTH CAROL INA
INDEX
ADJOURNMENT
ALESSI, JOSEPH FRANCIS, M. D.
ANABOLIC STEROIDS, OHIO BOARD
ASSAD-FALTAS, MARIE-THERESE, M. D.
AUDIT REPORT
BATTLE, MARGARET E. WHITE, M. D.
BERRIOS, OSWALD, M. D.
BICKLEY, SAMUEL TAYLOR, M. D.
BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS, QUESTION FROM
BRANLY, LOUIS PHILLIP, M. D.
BRESSLER, BERNARD, M. D.
BREWER, THOMAS EDMUND, M. D.
BRIGGS, GERALD PAUL, M. D.
BROWN, ELDON JAMES, M. D.
BUSINESS LICENSE INFORMATION OFFICE
CALL TO ORDER
CHASTAIN, TRUMAN LEROY, M. D.
COFFMAN, DONALD RALPH, M. D.
CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION
DALTON, FRANKLIN PALMER, M. D.
DOCTOR SHOPPING: VIDEOTAPE
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DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION: DON BROWN, DIVERSION GROUP 24
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DUNCAN, GEORGE CLOVIS, JR. , M. D.
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY "VIP" REQUEST
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REPORT
ENDODERMOLOGY
EXPERT WITNESSES
FISCHER, JOHN APFEL, M. D.
FORMAL ACTIONS REPORT
GABRIELCZYK, M. R. , M. B. , B.S.
GARDNER, ROBERT EDWARD, M. D.
GRACE, EUGENE VERNON, M. D.
HABASHI, NEVEEN MAHER, M. D.
HOSPITAL MANDATORY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
HOSPITALITY SUITE AT FEDERATION MEETING
HUGHES, WILLIAM HENRY, M. D.
JANUARY, 1989, MEETING
JOURNAL ARTICLE ON RETIREMENT
KELLER, TED STEVEN, M. D.
KENDALL, JOHN HAROLD, M. D.
KROGER FOOD STORES HEALTHY LIFE SERVICES
MAGEE, ARCHIBALD CARTER, M. D.
MALPRACTICE REPORTS FROM INSURANCE COMPANIES
MARCH, 1989, MEETING
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MAUK, LOUIS MICHAEL, M. D.
MC DONALD, WILLIAM, M. D.
MINUTES OF THE JANUARY, 1988, MEETING
MOORE, ANTHONY JOSEPH, M. D.
MORRISON, CAROL A. , M. D. : THE KELLEY PROGRAM
MOSELY, CHARLES HERBERT, M. D.
NURSE PRACTITIONER SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING
PATTERSON, BERNARD LOW, M. D.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT
PHYSICIAN EXTENDER AGENDA ITEM
PHYSICIANS APPROVED FOR LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT & EXAM
PHYSICIANS HEALTH AND EFFECTIVENESS PROGRAM
POPE, THADDEUS, JR. , M. D.
PRICE, CHARLES WILLIAM, M. D.
PROGRAM ON SUPERVISION OF PHYSICIAN EXTENDERS
PROPOSED LEGISLATION
QUESTIONS ON APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSURE
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
REGULATION HEARINGS
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R IZK, MAGDY W. , M. D.
ROBERTS, JANIFER C. , M. D.
ROBERTS, LLOYD EUGENE, M. D.
ROBERTS, MARION B., M. D.
ROGERS, CHARLES WILBURN, M. D.
ROSE, SELWYN, M. D.
SHAIA, WILLIAM HARRY, M. D.
SHEAR IN, WILLIAM ARTHUR, M. D.
SHIELDS, JAMES GORDON, JR. , M. D.
SMITH, AMAZIAH PARKER, M. D.
SMITH, ASHLEY ALLGOOD, M. D.
SMITH, JOSEPH ARTHUR, M. D.
STANLEY, KARL HARVEY, JR. , M. D.
STATE LIBRARY
STEVENS, ROBERT G. , M. D.
STRAUCH, JOSEPH MEYER, M. D.
SUMMERLIN, ROBERT LEE, M. D.
TAYLOR, STANLEY DOUGLAS, M. D.
TRENT, LEE ROYAL, III, M. D.
WALTZ, FRANK CLINTON, M. D.
WATSON, NEIL, M. D.
WENTZ, IRL JESSE, M. D.
WILLIAMS, JOHNNIE LEE, M. D.
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MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Eben Alexander, Jr. , M. D. , President of the Board of MedicalExaminers of the State of North Carolina, called this meetingto order at 8:30 p. m. , March 9, 1988, at the Hotel Europa,Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
The Board members present at this meeting included: JohnThomas Daniel, Jr. , M. D. , Secretary-Treasurer; Charles HowardDuckett, M. D. ; Harold L. Godwin, M. D. ; Hector Himel Henry, II,M. D. ; Nicholas Emanuel Stratas, M. D. ; and Mrs. Kathryn HowellWillis.
Staff members present included: Bryant D. Paris, Jr. ; Don
Pittman; William H. Breeze, Jr. ; Robert J. Broyles; L. D.Beaver; Kathy Burke; and Sibyl Lamoreaux.
ROGERS, CHARLES WILBURN, M. D. , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
On March 10, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Duckett and seconded by Dr. Henrythat the Board instruct its attorney to prepare an Order forDr. Rogers to show cause why the Board of Medical Examiners ofthe State of North Carolina should extend his licensure.
SHAIA, WILLIAM HARRY, M. D. , Charlotte, North Carolina
The Board of Medical Examiners reviewed information indicatingthat Dr. Shaia plans to retire from the practice of medicine byJanuary 1, 1989. On March 10, 1988, the Board unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Alexander and seconded by Dr.Daniel that the Board request written notification from Dr.Shaia when he has formalized these plans and has a definiteretirement date.
WALTZ, FRANK CLINTON, M. D. , Cintronelle, Alabama
Dr. Daniel reviewed information indicating that this physicianhas experienced problems with a Board in another state.
On March 10, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Daniel and seconded by Dr. Duckett
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that the Board offer Dr. Waltz the opportunity to surrender hisNorth Carolina medical license within a specified period oftime; and that, if Dr. Waltz does not surrender his licensewithin this time limit, the Board of Medical Examiners of theState of North Carolina prefer charges against Dr. Waltz on thebasis of the State of Alabama Medical Licensure Commission' sformal action.
ALESSI, JOSEPH FRANCIS, M. D. , Swansboro, North Carolina
On March 10, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Godwin and seconded by Dr. Danielthat the Board offer Dr. Alessi the opportunity to enter into aConsent Order; and that, if Dr. Alessi does not sign theConsent Order within a specified period of time, the Board ofMedical Examiners of the State of North Carolina prefer chargesagainst Joseph Francis Alessi, M. D.
PROGRAM ON SUPERVISION OF PHYSICIAN EXTENDERS
Dr. Duckett advised the Board that he and the ExecutiveSecretary for the Board of Medical Examiners have prepared aone hour program on the supervision of physician extenders andthe responsibilities of the physicians who supervise themedical acts performed by these extenders. Dr. Stratassuggested that it might be appropriate to videotape thisprogram.
CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION
On March 10, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Godwin and seconded by Dr. Henrythat the President of the Board send the following letter toMr. Corley again requesting criminal history information andthat he also send the Attorney General a copy of this letter:
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING
On March 10, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Duckett and seconded by Dr. Henrythat the President of the Board write a letter concerning thismatter to Dr. Tolbert with copies to Dr. Imbus, Dr. Edwards,and Mr. Dux.
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EXPERT WITNESSES
On March 10, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Alexander and seconded by Dr.Daniel that the Board respond to Mr. Bryan indicating that aphysician may set up a business corporation to provide experttestimony; but that, in acting on behalf of this businesscorporation, the physician may not provide medical services.
WENTZ, IRL JESSE, M. D. , Morehead City, North Carolina
On March 10, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Godwin and seconded by Dr. Henrythat the Board request that this physician provide a writtenresponse indicating his intention to comply with the followingstipulations:
(1) Dr. Wentz wi 11 prescribe medications in DEA Schedules 2,2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 only in a hospital setting;
(2) Dr. Wentz will complete a minimum of fifty hours ofCategory One continuing medical education approved by theAmerican Academy of Family Practice or the Academy ofOrthopaedic Surgeons within one year;
(3) Dr. Wentz wi 11 take and pass the SPEX examination todemonstrate his competency to practice medicine;
(4) Dr. Wentz will appear informally before the Board as itmay request; and
(5) Dr. Wentz will submit his practice and office records tosuch monitoring as the Board may deem necessary.
BERRIOS, OSWALD, M. D. , Carolina Beach, North Carolina
On March 10, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Godwin and seconded by Dr. Henrythat the Board offer Dr. Berrios the opportunity to enter intoa Consent Order with the Board of Medical Examiners and that,if within a reasonable time period Dr. Berrios does not signthis Consent Order, the Board prefer charges against OswaldBerrios, M. D.
BRIGGS, GERALD PAUL, M. D. , Lexington, North Carolina
On March 10, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimously
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adopted a motion made by Dr. Duckett and seconded by Dr. Henrythat the Board request Dr. Briggs to provide a writtenstatement indicating that he will comply with the followingconditions:
( 1) Dr. Briggs wi 11 discontinue using HCG and all anorecticmedications in his medical practice;
(2) Dr. Briggs wi 11 refrain from prescribing medications inSchedules 2, 2N, 3, and 3N except in a hospital setting;
(3) Within one year, Dr. Briggs will furnish evidence ofcompletion of fifty hours of Category One continuingmedical education, applicable to his practice and approvedby the American Academy of Family Practice;
(4) Dr. Briggs will improve his record-keeping procedures bydocumenting in patient charts the medical indications forall medications prescribed; and
(5) Dr. Briggs will submit to such monitoring of his practiceand prescribing activities as the Board deems necessary.
WILLIAMS, JOHNNIE LEE, M. D. , New Bern, North Carolina
On March 11, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Stratas and seconded by Dr. Danielthat, if the Board has not received a signed Consent Orderprior to the June, 1988, meeting, that the Board of MedicalExaminers hold a hearing in June on the matters contained inits proposed Consent Order.
ROSE, SELWYN, M. D. , Winston-Salem, North Carolina
On March 11, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Duckett and seconded by Dr. Godwinthat the Board prefer charges against Selwyn Rose, M. D. , on thebasis of N. C.G.S. 90-14(a)(6), Unprofessional Conduct.
REINSTATEMENT OF LICENSES SUSPENDED FOR FAILURE TO REGISTER
On March 11, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Godwin and seconded by Dr. Danielthat the Board reinstate the licenses of the followingphysicians:
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Cook, Paul Peniston10 Bayside St.Dorchester, MA 02125Medical College of Georgia 1982AGE - 30
Suspended June 1986Paid fee 6/23/88
Suspended June 1984Paid fee 2/8/88
Fields, Scott Ira155 S. 300 WestSuite 300Salt Lake City, UT 84101University of Chicago - Pritzer 1977DOB: 7/23/51Age - 36
Parham, Asa R.301 CascadeHigh Point, NC 27260University Pennsylvania 1943Age - 71
Wineinger, Mark Allan2517 Northridge LaneRochester, MN 55904Indiana University 1979Age 54
Suspended June 1986Paid fee 2/18/88
Suspended June 1986Paid fee 1/21/88
PRICE, CHARLES WILLIAM, M. D. , Shreveport, Louisiana
On March 11, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Godwin and seconded by Dr. Danielthat the Board interview Dr. Price prior to approving hisapplication to reinstate his North Carolina medical license.
DUNCAN, GEORGE CLOVIS, JR. , M. D. , Spartanburg, South Carolina
On March 12, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Godwin and seconded by Dr. Duckettthat the Board issue Dr. Duncan a dated license for a period ofone year, limited to the Developmental Evaluation Center inAshevi lie, North Carolina; and that the Board of MedicalExaminers interview Dr. Duncan prior to the expiration of thisdated, limited license.
MAUK, LOUIS MICHAEL, M. D. , Biltmore Forest, North Carolina
On March 12, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimously
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adopted a motion made by Dr. Alexander and seconded by Dr.Godwin that the Board wi 11 approve Dr. Mauk's medical licensurein this state for a period of one year contingent upon Dr.Mauk's signing a letter: ( 1) which wi 11 be public information;(2) which will contain a reprimand for engaging in the practiceof medicine in North Carolina without a license; and (3) whichwi ll contain the following stipulations:
(a) Dr. Mauk will obey all federal and state laws;
(b) Dr. Mauk will be and remain of high moral character;
(c) Dr. Mauk will, within a period of one year, furnishevidence of completion of fifty hours of continuingmedical education; and
(d) Dr. Mauk, should he desire continued medical licensure inNorth Carolina, will appear before the Board for aninformal interview prior to the expiration of this datedlicense.
ASSAD-FALTAS, MARIE-THERESE, M. D. , Durham, North Carolina
On March 12, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Duckett and seconded by Dr. Godwinthat the Board deny approval of Dr. Assad-Faltas' applicationfor medical licensure in North Carolina on the basis of thefact that her postgraduate medical training does not meet NorthCarolina's statutory requirements.
HABASHI, NEVEEN MAHER, M. D. , Southfield, Michigan
On March 12, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Godwin and seconded by Dr. Stratasthat the Board deny approval of Dr. Habashi's licensureapplication on the basis of the fact that she has not completedclinical clerkships in hospitals with ACGME approved residencyprograms in the specialty areas of Dr. Habashi's clerkships.
FISHER, JOHN APFEL, M. D. , Goldsboro, North Carolina
On March 12, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Alexander and seconded by Dr.Daniel, based on Dr. Fisher's compliance with statedconditions, the Board issue Dr. Fisher a dated license for aperiod of one year.
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SUMMERLIN, ROBERT LEE, M. D. , Dublin, North Carolina
On March 12, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Duckett and seconded by Dr.Daniel that the Board offer Dr. Summerlin an opportunity toenter into a Consent Order with the Board of Medical Examinersof the State of North Carolina.
On March 12, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a further motion made by Dr. Godwin and seconded by Dr.Daniel that, if Dr. Summerlin does not sign and return theConsent Order within a specified time period, the Board ofMedical Examiners of the State of North Carolina prefer chargesagainst this physician.
BICKLEY, SAMUEL TAYLOR, M. D. , High Point, North Carolina
On March 12, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Alexander and seconded by Dr.Henry that the Board offer Dr. Bickley the opportunity to signa Consent Order within a specified period of time from the datehe receives this document.
PHYSICIANS HEALTH AND EFFECTIVENESS PROGRAM
On March 13, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners of the Stateof North Carolina discussed this program. The Board membersinstructed its representatives to participate in thedevelopment of a job description for the Medical Director ofthis Impaired Physicians Program which reflects therecommendations of the Board of Medical Examiners, particularlyregarding the Board's belief that the Medical Director of theProgram should be responsible for directing and monitoring theimpaired physicians and their recovery programs. The Boardmembers further stated that the Medical Director of theImpaired Physicians Program should follow-up on the status ofindividuals referred to this program and should provideprogress reports to the Board of Medical Examiners.
The Board further discussed the concept that the North CarolinaMedical Society should assume the responsibility for fundingthe Physicians Health and Effectiveness Program and indicatedthat the Board of Medical Examiners was not prepared to beeither the sole, or major, source of financial support.
On March 13, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimously
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adopted a motion made by Dr. Stratas and seconded by Dr. Henrythat the Board advertise an administrative hearing to adoptregulations for the Physicians Health and Effectiveness Programand that the Board also approve two additional ex-officiomembers of the Physicians Health and Effectiveness CommitteeTask Force to 'perform Search Committee functions only.
On March 13, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Stratas and seconded by Dr. Henrythat the Board is prepared to authorize an expenditure of$40, 000 for 1988 and $80, 000 for 1989, contingent upon thefollowing conditions:
(1) Board approval of the Medical Director's job description;
(2) Board approval of a narrative description of the Program'sfunction;
(3) Board approval of a budget analysis specifying how theProgram will utilize the Board of Medical Examiners'financial contributions;
(4) The North Carolina Medical Society's obtaining funds tomatch the Board of Medical Examiners' contributions during1989; and
(5) Board approval of a Memorandum of Understanding containingthe conditions specified by the Board of Medical Examinersprior to a commitment of funds by the Board of MedicalExaminers of the State of North Carolina.
The Board members recommended that they review a proposedMemorandum of Understanding containing their recommendationsfor enabling language at the May, 1988, meeting and clearlystated that they would not approve funding prior to theeffective date of this Memorandum of Understanding containingconditions acceptable to the Board of Medical Examiners of theState of North Carolina.
KELLER, TED STEVEN, M. D. , Dayton, Ohio
On March 12, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Alexander and seconded by Dr.Daniel that the Board advise Ted S. Keller, M. D. , the Board ofMedical Examiners expects a response to its offer of January23, 1988, within two weeks or the Board of Medical Examiners ofthe State of North Carolina will initiate formal actionprocedures.
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TAYLOR, STANLEY DOUGLAS, M. D. , San Bernardino, California
On March 11, 1988, at 1:15 p. m. , the Board of Medical Examinersof the State of North Carolina held a hearing on chargespreferred against Stanley Douglas Taylor, M. D. Althoughneither Dr. Taylor nor his counsel attended this hearing, inaccordance with N. C. G.S. 90-14.7, the Board of MedicalExaminers continued with the hearing procedures.
On March 11, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Duckett and seconded by Dr. Godwinthat the Board finds the charges preferred against Dr. Taylorto be true and that the Board of Medical Examiners revokes thelicense to practice medicine in the state of North Carolinapreviously issued to Dr. Taylor.
KROGER FOOD STORES HEALTHY LIFE SERVICES
On March 12, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Godwin and seconded by Dr. Danielthat the Board write Kroger Food Store, 1116 Eastchester Drive,High Point, North Carolina, a letter regarding "Healthy LifeServices" and that it send a copy of this letter to Kroger FoodStore Headquarters.
RESIDENT TRAINING LICENSES PROCEDURES
The Board discussed obtaining a letter from Eastern VirginiaSchool of Medicine which wi 11 indicate the type of supervisionresidents engaged in this medical school's training programhave received and which will specifically answer the question:Have clinical faculty members provided supervision to residents?
The Board of Medical Examiners also directed its staff toestablish a system whereby the Board is aware of:
( 1) physicians who are participating in training programs,
(2) the time length of these programs, and
(3) instances involving extensions of physicians' trainingprograms.
The Board further advised the staff to place temporal limits onresidents training licenses.
QUESTIONS ON APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSURE
Dr. Stratas discussed the need for revising the questions on
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the Board's application for licensure form to reflect theconcerns expressed in the current oral questions; the ExecutiveSecretary offered to consult with Dr. Stratas in revising thesequestions; and Dr. Stratas and Mr. Paris stated they wi 11present proposed revisions to written application questions forthe Board's review.
MOORE, ANTHONY JOSEPH, M. D. , Durham, North Carolina
On March 12, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Godwin and seconded by Dr. Duckettthat the Board extend Dr. Moore's dated license for a period oftwo years.
ROBERTS, JANIFER C. , M. D. , Whitevilie, North Carolina
On March 11, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Henry and seconded by Dr. Danielthat the Board extend Dr. Roberts' dated license for a periodof one year.
COFFMAN, DONALD RALPH, M. D. , Greensboro, North Carolina
On March 12, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Godwin and seconded by Dr.Alexander:
(1) that the Board reaffirm its previous action;
(2) that the Board offer Donald Ralph Coffman, M. D. , theopportunity to enter into the Consent Order originallyproposed by the Board of Medical Examiners; and
(3) that, should Dr. Coffman not sign and return the ConsentOrder within a specified time period, the Board of MedicalExaminers of the State of North Carolina advise him itwi 11 proceed with such other actions as the Board deemsappropriate.
PATTERSON, BERNARD LOW, M. D. , Louisburg, North Carolina
On March 12, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Alexander and seconded by Dr.Daniel:
(1) that the Board reaffirm its previous action concerning Dr.
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Patterson;
(2) that the Board offer Bernard Low Patterson, M. D. , theopportunity to enter into the Consent Order originallyproposed by the Board of Medical Examiners; and
(3) that, should Dr. Patterson not sign and return the ConsentDeader within a specified time period, the Board of MedicalExaminers of the State of North Carolina advise him itwi 11 proceed with such other actions as the Board deemsappropriate.
SMITH, JOSEPH ARTHUR, M. D. , Pennsylvania
On March 12, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Stratas and seconded by Dr. Danielthat the Board offer Dr. Smith the opportunity to enter into anagreement specifying:
( 1) if this physician provides a written statement to the Boardof Medical Examiners indicating that he wi 11 not engage inthe practice of medicine in North Carolina, pendingresolution, through the appeals process, of the mattersconcerning the Board,
(2) and if this physician also indicates in this writtenstatement that he will not engage in medical practice inthis state prior to meeting with the North Carolina Boardof Medical Examiners,
the Board will hold in abeyance any further action concerningJoseph Arthur Smith, M. D.
BATTLE, MARGARET E. WHITE, M. D. , Rocky Mount, North Carolina
On March 10, 1988, Robert Broyles reported that this physicianhas retired and has surrendered her DEA prescribing privileges.
On March 10, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Daniel and seconded by Dr. Henrythat the Board accept this report as information.
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Dr. Alexander suggested that it would be appropriate to preparean article for publication in the Journal on the subject ofolder physicians and retirement.
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SMITH, AMAZIAH PARKER, M. D. , Goldsboro, North Carolina
On March 10, 1988, Robert Broyles reported that this physicianhas retired from the practice of medicine.
On March 10, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Daniel and seconded by Dr. Godwinthat the Board accept this report as information.
MOSELY, CHARLES HERBERT, M. D. , Anchorage, Alaska
On March 10, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Duckett and seconded by Dr.Stratas that the Board offer Dr. Mosely the opportunity toenter into a Consent Order based on the formal action by theAlaska Medical Board and containing the additional stipulationthat, should Dr. Mosely plan to engage in the practice ofmedicine in North Carolina, he wi 11 meet with the Board ofMedical Examiners of the State of North Carolina prior toentering into such medical practice.
SHIELDS, JAMES GORDON, JR. , M. D. , Asheboro, North Carolina
On March 10, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Duckett and seconded by Mrs.Willis that, should Dr. Shields apply to register his NorthCarolina medical license, the Board instruct him to meet withthe Board of Medical Examiners to complete the registrationprocess; and that, if Dr. Shields has already registered hisNorth Carolina medical license, the Board of Medical Examinersof the State of North Carolina request him to meet with theBoard prior to engaging in the practice of medicine in thisstate.
PROPOSED LEGISLATION
On March 10, 1988, the Boar d of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Godwin and seconded by Dr. Henrythat the Board instruct the Executive Secretary and itsAttorney, if they deem such action to be appropriate, toproceed with the enactment of a legislative change toN. C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 90-14 providing, in substance: unless theBoard of Medical determines the existence of mitigatingcircumstances, conviction of a violation of the Uniform Code ofMilitary Justice shall constitute the basis for automaticrevocation of license.
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STRAUCH, JOSEPH NEYER, M. D. , No Address on File
On March 10, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Henry and seconded by Dr. Duckettthat, should Dr. Strauch apply to register his North Carolinamedical license, the staff schedule him to appear for aninterview as part of the registration process, prior to Dr.Strauch's engaging in the practice of medicine in NorthCarolina.
ENDODERMOLOGY
On March 10, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Godwin and seconded by Dr. Duckettthat the Board accept a report on "Endodermology" asinformation.
DOCTOR SHOPPING: VIDEOTAPE
Dr. Duckett stated that a video tape is being prepared on thissubject.
On March 10, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Duckett and seconded by Dr. Danielthat the Board accept a report on this matter as information.
Dr. Duckett reported to the Board members that there may be acost to produce this videotape which wi 11 be absorbed, for themost part, by East Carolina University.
On March 10, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Godwin and seconded by Dr. Danielthat the Board approve a reasonable expenditure of funds forthis educational videotape in an amount to be decided upon byDr. Duckett and Dr. Alexander.
GARDNER, ROBERT EDWARD, M. D. , Murphy, North Carolina
On March 10, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Duckett and seconded by Dr. Danielthat the Executive Secretary write the following letter to Dr.Gardner:
At its March, 1988, meeting, the Board of MedicalExaminer s of the State of North Carolina reviewed andaccepted as information your letter of February 13,1988.
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MINUTES OF THE JANUARY, 1988, MEETING
On March 10, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Duckett and seconded by Dr. Danielthat the Board approve the Minutes of the January, 1988,meeting.
JANUARY, 1989, MEETING
The Board members suggested the North Raleigh Hilton, theSheraton Imperial, the Pickett Suite Hotel, or the Sienna inChapel Hill. Dr. Henry volunteered to accompany the staff tolook at the accommodations available at the Sienna.
The Board members also recommended January 25-31, 1989, as thedates for this meeting.
MARCH, 1989, MEETING
The Board members discussed that they would prefer not meetingduring the ACC tournament; however, they agreed upon the datesof March 15-19, 1989, for this meeting and suggested choosing asite among the locations recommended for the January, 1989,meeting. The Board also suggested obtaining meeting roomslarger than the Zurich Room at the Europa.
MORRISON, CAROL A. , M. D. : THE KELLEY PROGRAM
On March 10, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Alexander and seconded by Dr.Daniel that the Board advise Dr. Morrison, if she wishes toengage in the practice of medicine in North Carolina, sheshould apply for a medical licensure.
ANABOLIC STEROIDS, OHIO BOARD
On March 11, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Duckett and seconded by Dr. Daniel
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that the Board accept as information a report on the Ohio Boardof Medical Examiners' rule concerning the use of anabolicsteroids.
STATE LIBRARY
On March 11, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Duckett and seconded by Dr. Henrythat the President of the Board advise Mr. David Bevan theBoard of Medical Examiners of the State of North Carolina hasappointed Bryant D. Paris, Jr. , Executive Secretary of theBoard of Medical Examiners, Post Office Box 26808, 1313 NavahoDrive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609, Telephone: (919)876-3885, to serve as Publications Officer for the Board.
BUSINESS LICENSE INFORMATION OFFICE
On March 11, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Alexander and seconded by Dr.Daniel that the Board decline to participate in this program,because it is not applicable to the Board of Medical Examinersof the State of North Carolina. The Board members indicatedthat, if requested to do so, the Board of Medical Examinerswill provide this office with an application form.
BRANLY, LOUIS PHILLIP, M. D. , Princeton, North Carolina
On March 10, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Stratas and seconded by Dr.Alexander that the Board advise Dr. Branly:
(1) that he limit his practice activities to O'BerryCenter;
(2) that he improve his record-keeping procedures,specifically by documenting mental statusevaluations and diagnoses in all charts; and
(3) that he submit his practice activities to suchmonitoring as the Board deems appropriate.
KENDALL, JOHN HAROLD, M. D. , Clinton, North Carolina
On March 10, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Godwin and seconded by Dr. Stratasthat the Board commend Dr. Kendall for his decision to retire
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by January 1, 1989, and that it request him to provide theBoard of Medical Examiners with written notification of hisretirement.
SMITH, ASHLEY ALLGOOD, M. D. , Calhoun, Georgia
On March 10, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Duckett and seconded by Dr. Godwinthat, as the Board of Medical Examiners has determined Dr.Smith's completion of a Fifth Pathway Program satisfies theremedial provisions of the Regulations of the Board of MedicalExaminers of the State of North Carolina, the Board approveAshley Allgood Smith, M. D. , for licensure.
BROWN, ELDON JAMES, M. D. , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
On March 11, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Duckett and seconded by Dr. Godwinthat, as Dr. Brown's answer to a question on the Board ofMedical Examiners' application form constitutes unprofessionalconduct in violation of N. C. Gen. Stat. 90-14(a)(6), the Boardof Medical Examiners of the State of North Carolina offer Dr.Brown the opportunity to enter into a Consent Order containinga reprimand for this statutory violation.
STANLEY, KARL HARVEY, JR. , M. D. , Whiteville, North Carolina
On Marchadopted athat theStanley'sin orderapproving
11, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslymotion made by Dr. Stratas and seconded by Dr. Godwin
Boar d accept as information notif ication of Dr.licensure surrender and that it advise Dr. Stanley,for the Board of Medical Examiners to consider
him for licensure:
(1) he must provide the Board with concrete evidence that hehas been drug-free for one year;
(2) he must submit to a minimum of twelve urine screens duringthis one year period;
(3) he must agree to continued monitoring for drug use;
(4) he must complete a structured rehabilitation program; and
(5) he must provide the Board with rehabilitation follow-upreports at regular intervals.
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HUGHES, WILLIAM HENRY, M. D. , Charlotte, North Carolina
On March 11, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Stratas and seconded by Dr.Duckett that the Board hold action on Dr. Hughes in abeyancepending receipt of further information from the South CarolinaBoard and from Dr. Hughes regarding his licensure experiencesin South Carolina and in Colorado.
On March 11, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a further motion made by Dr. Godwin and seconded by Dr.Duckett that the Board accept as information a report from theExecutive Secretary regarding the circumstances of Dr. Hughes'licensure in South Carolina; and that the Board instruct theExecutive Secretary to request Dr. Hughes to reconstruct thefacts and chronology of this physician's licensure in otherstates and in North Carolina.
MCDONALD, WILLIAM, M. D. , Florida
At 1:25 p. m. , on Friday, March 11, 1988, the Board of MedicalExaminers of the State of North Carolina held a hearing oncharges preferred against William McDonald, M. D.
Although neither Dr. McDonald nor his counsel attended thishearing, in accordance with N. C. G.S. 90-14.7, the Board ofMedical Examiners continued with the hearing procedures.
On March 11, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Henry and seconded by Dr. Godwinthat the Board finds the charges preferred against Dr. McDonaldto be true.
On March 11, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion, made by Dr. Henry and seconded by Dr. Godwinthat the Board orders that the license previously issued toWilliam McDonald, M. D. , be revoked.
GABRIELCZYK, M. R. , M. B., B.S. , Durham, North Carolina
On March ll, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Duckett and seconded by Dr. Godwinthat the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of NorthCarolina hold action on Dr. Gabrielczyk's request for extensionof licensure in abeyance pending receipt of further informationfrom William Anlyan, M. D. , regarding this request; and that, ifDr. Anlyan endorses the request for extension of licensure, theBoard of Medical Examiners extend Dr. Gabrielczyk's VisitingProfessor Registration for a period not to exceed six months.
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CHASTAIN, TRUMAN LEROY, M. D. , Mobile, Alabama
On March 11, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Henry and seconded by Dr. Danielthat the Board accept as information a report indicating Dr.Chastain has not requested further medical licensure in thestate of North Carolina.
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY "VIP" REQUEST
On March 11, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Duckett and seconded by Dr. Henrythat the Board instruct its staff to place this item on theAgenda to discuss with the Deans of North Carolina MedicalSchools at the May, 1988, meeting.
DALTON, FRANKLIN PALMER, M. D. , Durham, North Carolina
On March ll, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dry Henry and seconded by Dr. Duckettthat the Board advise Dr. Dalton it has denied his request forlicensure on the basis of the fact that he has not passed theNorth Carolina examination for licensure (FLEX).
REGULATION HEARINGS
On March 11, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Daniel and seconded by Dr. Duckettthat the Board accept as information a report on theAdministrative Procedure Act hearings to be held on April 15,1988, regarding the Physicians Health and Effectiveness Programand the Reinstatement of Suspended Licenses.
The Board indicated that the wording "and/or" which appears inthese proposed regulations is appropriate, and Dr. Danielstated that he will act as Hearing Officer.
FORMAL ACTIONS REPORT' ACCEPTED AS INFORMATION
On March 11, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Alexander and seconded by Dr.Daniel that the Board accept portions of this report asinformation; and that it instruct the staff to remove the nameof Everette Lester Taylor, M. D. , from future formal actionreports.
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BREWER, THOMAS EDMUND, M. D. , Winston-Salem, North Carolina
On March 11, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Stratas and seconded by Dr.Duckett that the Board advise Dr. Brewer it requests that hevoluntari ly submit to random drug screens to be performed athis expense by the Board's representatives; and that, if theresults of these screens are negative, the Board of MedicalExaminers advise Dr. Brewer it will schedule him to appear foran interview at its June, 1988, meeting to discuss hislicensure application.
TRENT, LEE ROYAL, III, M. D. , Greenville, North Carolina
On March ll, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Stratas and seconded by Dr. Godwinthat, as soon as possible, the Board hold a hearing on thismatter, possibly at the June, 1988, meeting.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT
Dr. Henry, Chairman of the Physician Assistant Subcommittee,presented this report to the Board of Medical Examiners. On
March 12, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Henry and seconded by Dr. Duckettthat the Board approve this report.
I. PA A lications A roved
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
KENNAN ALLAN ATKINSON
CHARLES JEFFREY BEACH
DANIEL EUGENE BOYESSHARON DELOIS COGGIN
MICHAEL RAY COWICK
DEBORAH ELAINE FRAZIERERI CA CARLA FRIEDMAN
KARLA KRISTINE GARR ITTYGALE LYNN HARKNESS
ERNEST SIDNEY HODGES
RACHEL BONITA HOOD
DAVID WARD JARVISMARK TERRY LANDON
STEPHEN MOKEY LEWISSUSAN RITA MARCINKUS
JOHN ROBERT MURPHY
PRIMARY SUPERVISING PHYSICIANS
DR. JOHN L. CRAWFORD, IIIDR. ROBERT WYLIE GIBSON, JR.DR. WILLIAM RALPH GREENWOOD
DR. STEPHEN LEE WALLENHAUPT
DR. MARC FRANCIS GUERRA
DR. DAVID GORDON SKOWRONEK
DR. KEITH ARNOLD FREYDR. MARTIN WADE STALLINGSDR. MURPH MADISON SLUSHERDR. PAUL EDWARD HORTON
DR. BILLY RAY HUNTER
DR. THOMAS CRAIG DERIANDR. ROBERT GIBSON STEELEDR. PAULETTE KEITH INGRAM
DR. MICHAEL AMIN HAMILTON
DR. LEON A. DICKERSON, JR.
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STEVEN ANTHONY OCCHIUTI
CORBIN JOEL PETERSONLOUIS E. PUCKETT, JR.KATHLEEN MARIE REAGAN
PATSY LEE SMITHERAN
PATRICIA CARTRIGHT THOMPSON
ROBERT LEE WOOTEN, JR.
DR. WILLIAM NEAL NEWMAN
DR. CULLEY CLYDE CARSON, IIIDR. JOSEPH EARL DEESEDR. LARRY C. KILGOREDR. RALPH RANDAL BOLLINGERDR. CAROL HOPE KAUFMAN
DR. KIMBALL JOHNSON
II. PA A lications A roved with Sti ulations
KATHRYN BLANKE DR. STEPHEN FOSTER COLLINS
A. Twice weekly countersigning requested.B. 72 hour countersigning granted.
III. PA A lications A roved If and When Satisfactoril
A.B.C.D.E ~
F.G.
JEANNIE JO BOWERS
STEPHAN ANTHONY JOZLINLEVERNE LOCKLEAR
LEVERNE LOCKLEAR
THOMAS JAMES MISCHEN
TERESA LYNN TYLERRICHARD DOUGLAS WILSON
DR. INAD BADREDDIN ATASSIDR. ROBERT HENRY WILKINSDR. BRENDA LATHAM-SADLER
DR. MICHAEL EUGENE TEUTON
DR. ELIZABETH SPIVEY HOYT
DR. WENDELL FRANKLYN ROSSEDR. WILLIAM A. DERRICK, JR.
IV. Miscellaneous Material Acce ted as Information
JOHN TURNER, PA
NURSE PRACTITIONER SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT
Dr. Godwin, Chairman of the Nurse Practitioner Subcommittee,presented a report to the Board. On March 12, 1988, the Boardof Medical Examiners unanimously adopted a motion made by Dr.Godwin and seconded by Dr. Stratas that the Board approve thisreport.
NURSE PRACTITIONER APPLICATIONS APPROVED
(Approval recommended by Board of Nursing and BME staff)
Nurse Practitioner
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1. ANNABEL KIM DOWNS
2. CYNTHIA SUSANNE EATON
3. EVA JANE DAVIS FELTS4. DONALD MICHAEL GRINAR
5. ELAINE SMITH MORGAN
6. KAREN BOWER PHILBRICK7. ANN BARTZ POTTER
8. CAROLE TOWERY VENABLE
9. DARLA CRUISE SCOTT10. W. REID WHITE
11. CAROLYN H. WITHERS
PNP
ANP
ANP
FNPFNPFNPFNPOHNP
FNPFNP
FNP
DR. DANIEL GOTTOVIDR. STEPHEN K. MANGE
DR. STEPHEN W. KIRLEYDR. CHARLES EDWIN BAKERDR. A. RICHARD BURBADR. WILLIAM B. ANDERSON
DR. SAMUEL CARL NEWSOM
DR. JOHN WAYNE WEAVER
DR. ALICE MASAMI INOUYE
DR. MARIO PEREZ-REYESDR. KHOSROW BAHRANI
PHYSICIANS APPROVED FOR LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT & EXAMINATION
MARK STEVEN AGNESS
SHERRILL LEONARD AUMAN, JR.UMESHKUMAR ARVINDLAL BADAMI
VIRGINIA GIBBONS BARBER
PHANEL BASILEJAMES ALLEN BEHLINGNORMAN HURST BERTELS, IIIF. DOUGLAS BLAZEK
HARVEY STEVEN BLOCK
WILLIAM ARTHUR BRANNER, IIICRAIG DONALD BRIGHAM
CLYDE LONG BROOKS, JR.NATHANIEL BROOKS, JR.BETTY LEE BRYSON
MORRIS DEAN CAMPBELL
MURRAY BAXTER CRAVEN, IIIMICHAEL SCOTT CURTISSWILEY MASON DAVIS, JR.GEORGE ROBERT DE LONG
RUTH URSULA DONOVAN
MARY ANNE DOOLEY
ROBERT MARSHALL DORM
DEBORAH RENEE DOSTER
AMELIA FISCHER DRAKE
IRA JAY DUNKEL
BERNARD THOMAS EATON
CHARLES CLIFFORD EGLEYJOHN FRANCIS ELENEWSKI
DENNIS WILLIAM FERA
GARY STEVEN JOSEPH FIGIELJOSEPH WILLIAM FISCHERMARGARET JANE FOOTE
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JORGE LUIS FRANCO
HAROLD NICHOLS FRAZIER, JR.MICHAEL SEAN FREEMAN
KAREN SUE FRUSH
TIMOTHY BRYAN GARNER
HERBERT GASTON GARRISON, IIIELIZABETH ELLEN GILLESGEORGE EDWARD GRANING
BARRY NEIL HAICKEN
NORMAN ROSS HARBAUGH, JR.JAMES JOSEPH HARDY
MARK ROLAND RESSSPENCER WALTON HINDS
FRANK HARRISON HUFFMAN
KAREN ELIZABETH HYDE
TIMOTHY OWEN JENKINSK IivI RICHARD JONESSHERYL GILLIKIN JORDAN
LUIS CESAR JORGEANTONIOS ZACHAR IAS KARAMALEGOS
BURTON ANTON KASSELMICHAEL JOHN KELLEYPETER HERBRUCK KING
ERIK HAROLD KISAHENRY JOHN KREBS, IIIROBERT WILLIAM KURRLE
MICHAEL BRENT LAMBERT
JOSEPH WAYNE LEE, JR.CHARLOTTE CLARK LEVINEMILTON DMITRI LEVINELAWRENCE RUSSELL LIBSCHROBERT LEONARD LILIENCHERYL ANN LINATOC-BOXRICHARD EUGENE MANN
CHARLES GORDON MCADAMS
RALPH NORMAN MCDONALD
JAMES WILMER MCMANAWAY, IIIMCKENDREE EUGENE MCNABB
JOSHUA SETH MILLERNORMAN ERIC MILLERMATTHEW MAXIMILLIAN MISCHINSKIJULIE DUCEY MIXTERERNEST CHLOE MORELAND
GLEN LEE NADEL
BHARAT BHUPENDRABHAI PARIKHDAVID ANDREW PITROLOLAKSHMAN RAO
JUDITH MAE RICHARDSON
ALYNE THERESA RICKER
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ROBERT ARTHUR STERN ROUBEY
CAROLYN MARIE SAMPSON
FOSTER JEROME SANDERS, JR.PETER MARTIN SAPINKIRK DAVID SCATTERGOOD
WILLIAM DURANT SCROBOGNA
DAVID JOHN SEELRAMNIK BHOGILAL SHAH
TUSHAR PANNALAL SHAH
JO ANN GOLDBAUGH SHAW
MONICA HARRIS SHELTON
ALLEN ORLIN SMITHASHLEY ALLGOOD SMITHGRADY KING SNYDER, JR.SANDRA K. TALLEY-WILLISGEORGE MINH TUAN TRAN
ROXANNE RENEE TRAVELUTE
THEODORE FISKE VAN ZANDT
ROBERT LOUIS VOLOSKY
CHARLES DANNY WALDROP
ROBERT JEFFREY WARD
CLARENCE JOSEPH WASHINGTON IIIHETTY ANNE WASKIN
RANJIT WEERAKOON
JAN HENDRIK WESTERMAN
KEITH STEVENSON WHITE
COURTENAY SALISBURY WHITMAN IVJOHN GARY WIERDSMA
BENJAMIN PAUL WILLIAMSBRIAN RICHARD WOOD
ALMAROSE COOKE WORDEN
EUGENE ELMER ZWISLER
DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION: DON BROWN, DIVERSION GROUP
In response to an invitation from the Board of MedicalExaminers, Mr. Don Brown, Diversion Group Supervisor, DrugEnforcement Administration, Greensboro, North Carolina,discussed his activities with the Board which relate to thepractice of medicine.
Don Brown advised the Board members that the classification forthe controlled substances: Doriden and Talwin, will soon changeto Schedule 2. He further explained, "The Drug EnforcementAdministration supports the state when state drug controls arestricter than those of the federal government and vice versa. "
The President of the Board of Medical Examiners thanked Mr.
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Brown for providing the Board with this report and stated, "Ibelieve it will be to the Board of Medical Examiners' benefitto meet with you again. " Mr. Brown indicated his willingnessto meet with the Board members for future discussions.
At the conclusion of the interview, the President of the Boardstated that he believed the Journal should publish some of theinformation presented by this representative of the DrugEnforcement Administration and further stated that, asPresident, he will write a letter on behalf of the Boardexpressing its appreciation for Mr. Brown's informativepresentation.
BRESSLER, BERNARD, M. D. , Virginia
The Board's Attorney reported that Dr. Bressler has indicated,after completion of litigation on one final case, he willsurrender his license to practice medicine in North Carolina.
On March 12, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Godwin and seconded by Dr. Stratasthat, if Dr. Bressler has not surrendered his license prior tothe June, 1988, meeting, the Board of Medical Examiners hold ahearing on charges preferred against Bernard Bressler, M. D. , atits June, 1988, Board meeting.
MALPRACTICE REPORTS FROM INSURANCE COMPANIES
On March 12, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Alexander and seconded by Dr.Stratas that, as there is no indication for further action, theBoard instruct its staff to file appropriately the malpracticereports reviewed during the March, 1988, meeting.
The Board of Medical Examiners issued the followinginstructions regarding these malpractice reports:
(1) Request detailed information on, and present for fullBoard review, both individual and collective suitsinvolving $100,000 or more.
(2) Present to full Board for review malpractice reports onphysicians who have five or more suits;
(3) Include the following information in summaries ofmalpractice reports:
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(a) catchlines(b) number of suits(c) total amount of suits
(4) Continue the present system whereby Dr. Alexander, Dr.Stratas, and Mr. Paris review all malpractice reports.
POPE, THADDEUS, JR. , N. D. , Indiana
On March 12, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Henry and seconded by Dr. Godwin
that, if Dr. Pope indicates he wishes to practice medicine inNorth Carolina, he should appear before the Board of MedicalExaminers prior to engaging in such practice.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
The Executive Secretary presented a report to the Boardregarding the administrative work involved in the new
registration procedures.
On March 12, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Daniel and seconded by Dr. Duckettthat the Board request Mr. Paris to make a presentation to theFederation on this subject; that the Board commend Nr. Parisand Mrs. Green for their efforts in implementing the Board ofMedical Examiners' action on registration procedures; and thatthe Board consider as an Agenda Item for Discussion at eitherthe May or June, 1988, meeting:
(1) In the future, will the Board of Medical Examiners askphysicians registering their North Carolina medicallicenses similar questions to those asked during thisregistration period?
(2) If the Board decides to do so, what questions will it ask?
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ROBERTS, MARION B., M. D. , Hillsborough, North Carolina
On March 12, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Alexander and seconded by Dr.Daniel that the Board accept as information a report fromWilliam H. Breeze, Jr. , concerning Dr. Robert's license.
PHYSICIAN EXTENDER AGENDA ITEM
The Executive recommended that a Communication to NorthCarolina Medical School Deans and Directors of ResidencyPrograms regarding Residents' Supervising Physician Extendersbe placed on the Agenda for discussion at the May, 1988, BoardMeeting.
ROBERTS, LLOYD EUGENE, M. D. , Wilmington, North Carolina
On March 13, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Henry and seconded by Dr. Danielthat the Board accept a report on this matter as information.
RIZK, MAGDY W. , M. D. , Sugar Land, Texas
On March 13, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Alexander and seconded by Dr.Daniel that the Board accept as information a report indicatingthat this physician has withdrawn her application for a licenseto practice medicine in the state of North Carolina.
SHEARIN, WILLIAM ARTHUR, M. D. , Raleigh, North Carolina
At his request Dr. Shearin appeared before the Board. He
stated, "I am the President of the Ophthalmologists Society forthis year. The Advisory Board wanted me to come to you andasked that I discuss with you some of its concerns.Post-operative care is the main concern; and mostOphthalmologists believe that the operating surgeon or anotherOphthalmologist should provide this post-operative care. "
Dr. Shearin then asked the Board of Medical Examiners to definewhat it believes to be an appropriate period of post-operativecare for a cataract patient. Dr. Alexander told Dr. Shearin,"The Board of Medical Examiners represents medical practicethroughout the state of North Carolina. Although the Boardagrees with your position regarding Ophthalmologists' providing
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post-operative care to their patients, it cannot specify toOphthalmologists how long they should fo1 low patientspost-operati ve1y. "
Dr. Stratas suggested, "Ophthalmologi sts could formal ly acceptcertain practices as representing the standards of care inNorth Carolina. The Board would then have this information asreference. "
The President of the Board of Medical Examiners told Dr.Shearin, "The Board appreciates your bringing these matters toits attention and expressing your concerns. Moreover, itrequests that you notify the Board of Medical Examiners of anyspecific practice which you believe a representative of thisBoard should investigate. "
HOSPITAL MANDATORY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
On March 13, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Godwin and seconded by Dr. Duckett:
(1) that the Board indicate, although the Board of MedicalExaminers does not wish to review hospital disciplinaryaction based on charts not being up to date, it does wishto receive information regarding any disciplinary actionconfirmed by:
a hospital's Board of Governors, Chief of Staff, orDisciplinary Committee;
(2) that the Board further indicate it wishes to receiveinformation on all suspensions acted upon by the GoverningBoard of a hospital as well as any situations that mayrepresent violations of the medical practice act in thisstate;
(3) and that the Board communicate this information to theNorth Carolina Hospital Association.
AUDIT REPORT
On March 13, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Godwin and seconded by Dr. Danielthat the Board commend the Executive Secretary, the Board'sstaff, and the Auditor on this report.
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HOSPITALITY SUITE AT FEDERATION MEETING
On March 13, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Godwin and seconded by Dr . Stratasthat the Board authorize an expenditure of $2, 500 to cover thecost of supporting the campaigns of Drs. Citron and Duckett atthe Federation meeting.
QUESTION FROM THE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS
On March 13, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Stratas and seconded by Dr.Duckett that the Executive Secretary advise Christine H.Lockwood it is the opinion of the Board the proceduresdescribed in Dr. Homoly's letter are outside the scope of thepractice of dentistry and may encroach on the practice ofmedicine.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REPORT
On March 13, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Alexander and seconded by Dr.Godwin that the Board endorse the following recommendations ofJohn Thomas Daniel, M. D. , Liaison Representative from the Boardof Medical Examiners to the Office of Emergency MedicalServices:
(1) that the Board approve all Advanced Life SupportApplications and Bee Sting Certifications presented by theOffice of Emergency Medical Services;
(2) that the Board hold action on the application submitted byMarty Edwards in abeyance pending receipt of additionalinformation.
(3) that the Board approve the Documents submitted by theOffice of Emergency Medical Services as required by theAdvanced Life Support Regulations which will becomeeffective May 1, 1988;
(4) that the Board advise C. J. Schmidt, M. D. , there arestatutory requirements and regulations with which he mustcomply and that the Board of Medical Examiners recommendsyou coordinate your efforts concerning this matter withMr. Ed Browning, Assistant Chief-Education, Office ofEmergency Medical Services.
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STEVENS, ROBERT G. , M. D. , i&itty Hawk, North Carolina
On March 13, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Henry and seconded by Dr. Godwinthat the Board accept a letter from this physician asinformation.
WATSON, NEIL, M. D. , England
On March 13, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Daniel and seconded by Dr.Alexander that the Board not approve this physician's requestto take the North Carolina examination for licensure (FLEX).
MAGEE, ARCHIBALD CARTER, M. D. , Washington, North Carolina
On March 13, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Alexander and seconded by Dr.Duckett:
(1) that the Board advise Dr. Magee the Board of MedicalExaminers wishes him to demonstrate his medical competencyby taking and passing the North Carolina examination forlicensure (FLEX) in June, 1988;
(2) that the Board advise Dr. Magee it will pay all theexpenses required to take this examination;
(3) and that the Board also advise this physician, afterreceiving his scores, the Board of Medical Examiners willagain consider his licensure request.
GRACE, EUGENE VERNON, M. D. , Durham, North Carolina
On March 13, 1988, the Board of Medical Examiners unanimouslyadopted a motion made by Dr. Alexander and seconded by Dr.Daniel that Board advise Dr. Grace he holds a full andunrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of NorthCarolina.
ADJOURNMENT
As the Board of Medical Examiners had no further business todiscuss during this meeting, the President declared the meetingadjourned at 10:45 a.m. , Sunday, March 13, 1988.
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