I looked up a list of local prescribers on the CaNorml.org site, you can search via zip code. Picked one close, I had ordered my medical records, but they did not get here in time so I went without them. I was told to bring all my meds, which I did, a few other people there also had bags of meds with them, but none did I see with medical records. Paid $150 to see the doctor, $10 for a prescription card, all taken up front and non-refundable if not approved. The doctor looked at the 3 pages of information I had to fill out, but he never looked at my meds themselves. He never really discussed with me my pain level or what I wanted the medical marijuana to do for me. General questions, 10 minutes later I had my certificate. Now, I do have solid medical reasons, I would imagine, dependant on specific people and their proof of need, it may not be as easy, maybe so. The doctor had appointments scheduled every 10 minutes, that says something right there. The caregivers who distribute are awesome, super anxious to help, but they, or at least around here, are going to want around $140 minimum order each delivery, so all in all, a very pricey venture, so be prepared for that going the legal route.