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.

Acupuncturist Using the Title "Doctor"
Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care
Authority to Prescribe Non-FDA-Approvded Medications
Board Actions and Emergency Suspensions
Continuing Education
COVID-19
COVID-19 Vaccination Information
Cultural Competency
Death with Dignity Act
Delivery and Refund Policy
Electronic Health Records
Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances
Emergency Workforce
Expedited Endorsement
HB 3036: Physician Assistant Modernization Bill
Health Care Interpreter Requirements
Health Professionals' Services Program
International Medical Graduates
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact and Oregon
Liability Limitation for Volunteer Services
Medical Certification of Death
Medical Marijuana
Monkeypox
Offering a Medical Chaperone
Office-Based Surgery Rules
Oregon Psilocybin Services
Pain Management (including Opioid Guidelines, DEA waivers for Suboxone, Drug Take Back Programs, and more)
Patient Records
Phone Scams & Impersonators
POLST Program and Guidance for Health Care Professionals
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP)
REALD Data Collecting and Reporting Requirements
Reporting Requirements (Mandatory Reporters)
Rural Health
Sexual Misconduct Workgroup
Sexual Trauma Support
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.