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.

Acupuncture Advisory Committee
Acupuncturist Using the Title "Doctor"
Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care
Board Actions and Emergency Suspensions
Continuing Education
Cultural Competency
Death with Dignity Act
Delivery and Refund Policy
Electronic Health Records
Expedited Endorsement
HB 2817: Updating Podiatry Practice in Oregon
Health Care Interpreter Requirements
Health Professionals' Services Program
Informed Consent
International Medical Graduates
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact and Oregon
Medical Certification of Death
Medical Marijuana
Mpox
Offering a Medical Chaperone
Office-Based Surgery Rules
Optum Change Healthcare Data Breach
Oregon Psilocybin Services
PA Title Change to "Physician Associate" in Oregon
Patient Records
Phone Scams & Impersonators
Physician Associate Collaborative Practice
POLST Program and Guidance for Health Care Professionals
Prescibing
REALD Data Collecting and Reporting Requirements
Registration Period Increased for Physician Postgraduate Limited Licenses
Reporting Requirements (Mandatory Reporters)
Rural Health
Sexual Misconduct Workgroup
Sexual Trauma Support
Telemedicine
Volunteer Practice
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.