No problemo. The more questions you ask, the more you'll be able to learn!

Here's a list of pot-friendly doctors in the state of California:

CA NORML Medical Marijuana Information

Once you make an appointment, make sure to bring in your medical records, your new California ID/DL (as a form of proof of residency), and whatever the amount of the consultation fee (my doctor charged $150, I've heard anything from $90-200 as a rough estimate). The age requirement is 18 years old, unless there are special circumstances for younger patients (need guardian/parents approval, obviously).

Once you get to the doctor's office, they have you fill out a little questionnaire. Basically describing your medical situation and how cannabis has helped your daily lifestyle. Then you finally get to speak with the doctor. This is when you explain how cannabis helps you and why you need it. This is when you should be up front about your cannabis usage. Keep in mind, these doctors already have an open mind to cannabis so there is really nothing to hide.

As far as taking a picture and whatnot, that's if you're getting a card. When you go see a doctor, all they'll give you is a doctor's recommendation for the usage of medical marijuana. And that's all you really need: your doctor's recommendation and California ID.

If you really want the card (the ID cards are totally voluntary - not mandatory), either get it through the OCBC/PIDC in Oakland:

Welcome to PIDC's Home Page

OR

from the State:

Medical Marijuana Program

Personally, I'd go with the OCBC card because it's cheaper and you don't have to wait to get it. If you go the OCBC way, you just go to their Oakland office, have your doc's rec verified, take a picture, and they'll print out a card for you right there. Along with giving you a list of all the coops/dispensaries in California.

You can also go the MediCann way. This will kill two birds with one stone, because you can go see a MediCann doctor, PLUS they will provide you with their doc's rec AND their own identification card with your picture and everything. Also, I heard they recently teamed up with the OCBC so now the OCBC recognizes MediCann recs.

I've never heard of getting any fingerprints, though.

Hope this helps!