Tips on visiting the Doctor's Office

Hey everyone, I noticed there have been questions about obtaining a medical marijuana recommendation in the forums, so I thought I'd help by posting some helpful information.

While working at MC2, (Medical Cannabis Consultants), a medical marijuana doctors office, there are times when I get bombarded with questions about the process of obtaining a medical marijuana recommendation. Questions may vary from, â??How do I know if I'm eligible to get a prescription?â?� to â??If I was prescribed painkillers for a condition in the past, can I use that document?â?�

A little history: The medical use of marijuana in California became legal with the unveiling of Proposition 215 (also known as the Compassionate Use Act). Established in 1996, patients are allowed to grow, consume and possess (marijuana) cannabis with a doctors letter of recommendation as a treatment to relieve problematic symptoms and illnesses.

Here are some of the most common questions that patients ask and some tips to better understand the process of getting your recommendation:


â??How do I know if I'm eligible to get a recommendation?â?�

The assertion that all medical marijuana is strictly for terminally ill patients is misleading. Patients are eligible for a recommendation if they are suffering from symptoms that cannot be relieved through traditional forms of medicine.

Such symptoms include:

Depression, anxiety, arthritis, back and spine pain, chronic pain, cramps, insomnia, migraines, nausea, spinal injury and many more.

â??Do I need to bring in an original doctor's note or medical records before I visit the doctor?â?�

Potential patients do not have to bring in any medical records because it is between the doctor and you. An exception would be if the patient suffers from a serious illness, such as cancer. If that is the case, he/she cannot grow more than 6 mature or 12 immature marijuana plants. Aside from that, yourself is the only thing you need to bring.

â??Is the doctor going to be legit?â?�

Yes, all medical cannabis doctors are certified and are there to help and educate you about how to treat your symptoms with cannabis as a natural alternative to prescribed medications. All doctors are professional and will offer advice about the most effective strains to ease your pain.

â??Is it safe to use marijuana as a medicine to treat symptoms?â?�

Yes, in fact not a single case of death has ever been recorded in the United States, as a result of the use of marijuana. Tobacco remains the number one cause of death in the U.S, followed by alcohol and adverse reactions to prescription drugs, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.

Many patients have not been able to obtain relief from their symptoms through traditional forms of medicine and are concerned about the side effects of prescribed medications to treat illness and injury. So, if you think you qualify for a medical marijuana recommendation and want to use cannabis as a natural holistic medicine, visit the doctor's office to pre-qualify and get evaluated.

**Feel free to reply to this thread with any questions you might have, hope this helps!

*Courtesy of MC2 (Medical Cannabis Consultants), located in Los Angeles, CA.

Visit MC2 Medical Cannabis Consultants for more information.

I posted something on here earlier (that you replied to) asking about the process. I read something that suggested I bring in my medical records. If I really don't need them I probably won't bother, because one of the doctor's at the University health center charges to get a copy (lame).

Wouldn't a physician want to see these records to show that I'm not just making it up? I imagine plenty of people try getting a rec without a real, medical need.

I just don't want to neglect to bring something on my first visit, then have to pay to see another doctor if I'm denied for not having some kind of "proof."

Great questions Raven. I'm waiting to hear the answers.

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