Physician suicide is a longstanding issue, with doctors contemplating ending their own lives as frequently as non-physicians. However, a recent survey of North Carolina doctors indicates the problem may be more severe than previously understood. Join Jean Fisher Brinkley and Dr. Joe Jordan, CEO of the <a href='https://ncphp.org/'>North Carolina Professionals Health Program</a>, as they discuss the alarming findings from NCPHP&apos;s recent Suicidal Ideation Survey and explore solutions to address this critical issue. Visit our <a href='https://www.ncmedboard.org/resources-information/multimedia/medboard-matters-podcast/ncphp-suicidal-ideation-survey'>show page</a> for resources mentioned in this episode. Host: Jean Fisher Brinkley Guest: Dr. Joe Jordan, CEO of the North Carolina Professionals Health Program Producer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the North Carolina Medical Board on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/ncmedboard'>Facebook</a>, <a href='https://www.instagram.com/ncmedboard'>Instagram</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-carolina-medical-board'>LinkedIn</a>, and <a href='https://x.com/home'>X</a>. Email your questions to: <a href='mailto:podcast@ncmedboard.org'>podcast@ncmedboard.org</a>.

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Medical regulation is an important but complicated topic. Join host Jean Fisher Brinkley to explore the North Carolina Medical Board’s mission and responsibilities and learn how NCMB protects the public. Patients and medical professionals – this podcast covers everything you need to know about the medical board, and then some!