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FSMB PUBLICATIONS AND MEDIA
The Federation of State Medical
Boards publishes a variety of materials to inform
its member medical boards, physicians, the health
care community and the public of issues impacting
medical regulation.
FSMB Public Policies:
(web
link)
The FSMB periodically convenes
representatives of state medical boards, together
with experts in specific subject areas, to study and
develop recommendations on issues pertinent to medical
regulation. Policies are intended to give guidance
and encourage consistency among state medical boards
in addressing trends in medical practice and regulation.
First Tri-Regulator Symposium: Protecting Patients and the Public:
(web
link)
In 2012, the FSMB, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) hosted a historic event in Washington, D.C.: the first-ever Tri-Regulator Symposium. This milestone meeting brought together leaders from the three organizations to advance consensus building and dialogue on issues of state-based regulation and licensure.
FSMB Symposium: Balancing Access, Safety and Quality in a New Era of Telemedicine:
(web
link)
The FSMB convened an invitational symposium in 2011 to identify gaps in knowledge, policy and structural resources that must be addressed in order to facilitate telemedicine's adoption and expansion - while ensuring patient safety and medical quality. Responsible Opioid
Prescribing: A Clinician's Guide: (web
link)
By Scott M. Fishman, M.D.
This 150-page book by pain expert Scott Fishman, M.D.,
translates the FSMB's consensus model policy on pain
management into practical, office-based guidelines.
Journal of Medical
Regulation: (web
link)
A quarterly journal devoted to medical licensure and discipline. Annual subscriptions are $70 for individuals and $140 for libraries and institutions. To subscribe, please click here. Information for contributing authors is also available.
FSMB Newsline
A newsletter about new developments
and activities among the nation's state medical boards.
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Annual Reports:
This
annual report from the FSMB discusses significant
initiatives by state medical boards, including collaborative
efforts and policy development by boards as they work
to enhance public protection.
Medical Regulatory
Authorities and the Quality of Medical Services in
Canada and the United States: (web
link)
This
2008 report, co-published by the FSMB, the
Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada
and the Milbank
Memorial Fund, explores innovative ways for medical
regulatory bodies to increase their capacity to protect
the public and improve health care quality and safety.
Balance, Uniformity
and Fairness: Effective Strategies for Law Enforcement
for Investigating and Prosecuting the Diversion of
Prescription Pain Medications While Protecting Appropriate
Medical Practice: (web
link)
This
policy brief provides key strategies to assist law
enforcement officials faced with complicated cases
of physicians suspected of illegal conduct related
to prescription drugs, including a step-by-step template
to help identify when behavior is potentially criminal.
The brief was produced by the Law Enforcement Roundtable
of the Balanced Pain Policy Initiative, a collaborative
effort of the FSMB, the Center for Practical Bioethics
and the National Association of Attorneys General.
Responding in Times
of Need: Katrina & Beyond:
(web
link)
This booklet discusses the
collaborative state medical board response to Hurricane
Katrina, lessons learned during the crisis and emergency
preparedness resources available.
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Plan: A Guide for State Medical Boards (web link)
The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) is committed to assisting state medical
boards in protecting the public and improving the quality and integrity of health care in the
United States. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and the numerous challenges it
created for the Gulf Coast region, the FSMB established a special workgroup to evaluate and
assess the issues in emergency preparedness, particularly as it relates to the licensing and
credentialing of physicians.This booklet discusses the Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Plan.
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