WA State Card Renew

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Originally Posted by cannasense

It's exactly what I expected. Attach the messenger instead of the message. I don't blame for being afraid to try my test of your theory, but I can't turn you in unless you give me the info, and we both know that's the last thing your going to do.

So don't whine about my offer. If you truly believed what you're saying you'd be more than willing to show everyone just how right you are. But now look at you, you're so afraid of me and what I write that you want me banned.

So keep ducking the issues and attacking me. That'll definitely make you look right.

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Attach the messenger? How about we attach you to a hot air balloon, and I'm sure you could keep it afloat with all your hot air!! Attack you, no, I'll just ignore you. Why don't you try the test yourself. I don't duck an issue and I take things as they happen. You must actually think I'm worried. I think you are off your rocker and slowly going over the edge. :D

come on guys. what, are we in high school here, do i need to start chanting "fight-fight-fight"? :jointsmile:

"cant we all just get along"? - ha ha ha not in this world

The one, the only,(well maybe not "THE ONLY"):D
G13Budsmoker:jointsmile::rastasmoke::stoned:

There is no expiration date requirement in the law.
Any doctor who puts one on his authorization is
just soaking you for a yearly fee.

Ask LegalBeagle any of your legal questions,
he's a real dedicated professional.
Read his blog or write to him at
Let's Talk About Pot and Cannabis and Medical Marijuana
Primo

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Originally Posted by letstalkPrimo

There is no expiration date requirement in the law.
Any doctor who puts one on his authorization is
just soaking you for a yearly fee.

Ask LegalBeagle any of your legal questions,
he's a real dedicated professional.
Read his blog or write to him at
Let's Talk About Pot and Cannabis and Medical Marijuana
Primo

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There is an error in the very first blog entry. Washington is not like Oregon in that the state requires yearly renewals or re-approval. It is not written anywhere in the Washington State Medical Marijuana Law and no one has produced the contrary yet. And supposedly that is Dr. Orvald saying that. And he also says only he can revoke an authorization. So, is the Legalbeagle a dog that hunts the true facts or sniffs for clues to the truth? :smokin:

As it is with any med it is pretty much either traditional or by procedure that the regular docs would want to have a medicine review at least once a year with a patient. So I think it is the same as the standard for for regular docs. We are patients and we have authorizations for MMJ and the doc needs to re-evauate, as a standard of normal care or the Docs stand to risk more. Another brick in the wall, maybe. Meh, get in line and become compliant, I guess.:jointsmile:

Peace
Muggles1

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Originally Posted by Muggles1

As it is with any med it is pretty much either traditional or by procedure that the regular docs would want to have a medicine review at least once a year with a patient. So I think it is the same as the standard for for regular docs. We are patients and we have authorizations for MMJ and the doc needs to re-evauate, as a standard of normal care or the Docs stand to risk more. Another brick in the wall, maybe. Meh, get in line and become compliant, I guess.:jointsmile:

Peace
Muggles1

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yes, quoted for truth. Keep your doctor patient relationship unquestionable in the eyes of your potential future judge, and protect your affirmative defense.

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Originally Posted by Muggles1

As it is with any med it is pretty much either traditional or by procedure that the regular docs would want to have a medicine review at least once a year with a patient. So I think it is the same as the standard for for regular docs. We are patients and we have authorizations for MMJ and the doc needs to re-evauate, as a standard of normal care or the Docs stand to risk more. Another brick in the wall, maybe. Meh, get in line and become compliant, I guess.:jointsmile:

Peace
Muggles1

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The IBS/Crohns bathroom card has no expiration requirement.

Signed by a doc, for qualifying conditions. No need for a yearly evaluation -- since it is a life long chronic illness. The card came into being from a bathroom access law being passed.

So inherently, I believe you are wrong. Yes there's no med, but it's about a condition that is life long -- therefore no need to re-examine once a diagnosis is made.

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Originally Posted by jackmillions

The IBS/Crohns bathroom card has no expiration requirement.

Signed by a doc, for qualifying conditions. No need for a yearly evaluation -- since it is a life long chronic illness. The card came into being from a bathroom access law being passed.

So inherently, I believe you are wrong. Yes there's no med, but it's about a condition that is life long -- therefore no need to re-examine once a diagnosis is made.

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While the condition may be lifetime, treatment is not. Medicine keeps changing and new treatments become more popular while others are discarded. Renewing the mmj recommendation when you have a chronic illness is a relatively cheap insurance policy, and isn't it worthwhile spending a bit of your time and money to lower the likelihood of legal issues down the road?

My recommendation doesnt have an expiration date, but I went through my PCP. I've been seeing him for about 3 years for nerve damage from a broken neck and herniated disk, L4,L5, those conditions wont improve but I'll be seeing him at least yearly for updates. Better safe than sorry for $113.58.

Thanks for ALL of the comments!!!

I sent an email to
Kelley R Cargil
Customer Service Lead
Office of Customer Service
WA State Dept of Health
Ph 360-236-4774
Fax 360-236-4818
Visit our website Health Systems Quality Assurance Main Page - WA State Dept. of Health

This was her reply-



Good afternoon Carol-

The law does not require the recommendation to have an expiration date. The recommendation only expires if the health care provider has included an expiration date on it. Please have her discuss this with her health care provider.

More information is available on our website. I recommend reading the frequently asked questions from the link below. Thank you and please let me know if you have additional questions.

Link: Medical Marijuana Frequently Asked Questions - Washington State Dept of Health