Topics of Interest

The Board acts as a resource to the public and licensees. This section provides information on issues of interest that affect the practice of medicine. Check back soon for additional information on new topics.

Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care
Continuing Education
COVID-19
Cultural Competency
DEA Impersonator Phone Scam
Delivery and Refund Policy
Electronic Health Records
Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances
Emergency Workforce
Expedited Endorsement
Health Professionals' Services Program
Liability Limitation for Volunteer Services
Medical Certification of Death
Medical Marijuana
Office-Based Surgery Rules
Pain Management (including Opioid Guidelines, DEA waivers for Suboxone, Drug Take Back Programs, and more)
Patient Records
POLST Program and Guidebook for Health Care Professionals
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP)
Reporting Requirements (Mandatory Reporters)
Rural Health
Telemedicine
Volunteer Registry for Public Emergencies
Wellness

If you would like additional information regarding a topic not listed on this page, please contact the Board via e-mail at info@omb.oregon.gov or via telephone at 971-673-2700.