For everyone looking for Dr's in RI.....

[jayfury]

Hey everyone, I just wanted to post the reality of finding a Dr. in RI to make the proper reccomendation you are seeking. If you DO NOT have a condition that qualifies for getting a card, but you know a Dr that is willing to sign it, your all set. If you DO have a condition that qualifies, depending on what the condition is, you can go to ANY doctor. I suggest you go to your Primary Care physician first, and talk about it with him/her. If you have "depression" or "Anxiety" (like everyone in the USA) and can prove it with medical records, you may have a chance.... you just need to find the right doctor. That is the hardest part, because most Dr's are not just gonna write out a reccomendation for marijuana unless you have cancer or HIV or something like that. Most of the doctors in RI dont even know about the law, nevermind the NEW laws that have been passed. If you find a doctor who is willing to consider it, he/she wil just want to meet with you a few times to get a feel for you, then you should be all set. If you are just trying to get a card, and your a dumb stoner, forget about it, its not happening. We will have our first compassion center opening in 2010. Also, its not just RI Dr's can reccomend.... CT and MA doctors can reccomend to RI residents now under the new law. Good luck :rastasmoke:

jayfury Reviewed by jayfury on 06-30-2009. For everyone looking for Dr's in RI..... Hey everyone, I just wanted to post the reality of finding a Dr. in RI to make the proper reccomendation you are seeking. If you DO NOT have a condition that qualifies for getting a card, but you know a Dr that is willing to sign it, your all set. If you DO have a condition that qualifies, depending on what the condition is, you can go to ANY doctor. I suggest you go to your Primary Care physician first, and talk about it with him/her. If you have "depression" or "Anxiety" (like everyone in Rating: 5

[ricaregiver]

for all you Rhode Islanders that can't find a Doctor to sign a recommendation,

Call or Email these people and ask them to come to Rhode Island !!!

I have and they need to hear your stories too !!!!!


The Hemp and Cannabis Foundation - 1-800-723-0188


thc-foundation.org

[ricaregiver]

Try googling Holistic or Naturopathic Physicians in Rhode Island and just make sure that they can prescribe medicine in RI

:thumbsup:

lmk,
Bill (I am also BigHig on here)

[KeitlL]

Thanks for all this info folks. And welcome to these boards.

Keith

[lmtsharon]

I suffer from chronic vertigo resulting in daily severe nausea. I preprinted out the form for the doctor to sign, filled it out, went in to my otolaryngologist (SP?) and asked him to sign it. I said to him, I already use MJ and it helps, I don't care about your personal or professional feelings on it. It helps, I'm doing it, and you signing this form just means I won't get in trouble for helping myself and with the RI law you won't get in any trouble either. He read it over and immediately signed it. It was the first time for him and his office to ever be presented with the form. Odd I thought since this office deals with chronic nausea issues.
Anyway to get to the point, ultimately YOU are in charge of your health and welfare. Man or Woman up! Demand your rights. It's your right as a patient to refuse types of treatment that you don't agree with and recommend treatments/meds that you do. If your DR won't cooperate, get a new doctor.

[OldHead09]

I suffer from chronic vertigo resulting in daily severe nausea. I preprinted out the form for the doctor to sign, filled it out, went in to my otolaryngologist (SP?) and asked him to sign it. I said to him, I already use MJ and it helps, I don't care about your personal or professional feelings on it. It helps, I'm doing it, and you signing this form just means I won't get in trouble for helping myself and with the RI law you won't get in any trouble either. He read it over and immediately signed it. It was the first time for him and his office to ever be presented with the form. Odd I thought since this office deals with chronic nausea issues.
Anyway to get to the point, ultimately YOU are in charge of your health and welfare. Man or Woman up! Demand your rights. It's your right as a patient to refuse types of treatment that you don't agree with and recommend treatments/meds that you do. If your DR won't cooperate, get a new doctor.

Congratulations Sharon, if there is any help I can offer please let me know. I have a few med quality clones/cuts available for free, the only thing I ask in return is that you reach out and share knowledge or genetics to someone suffering.

[MedcanMD]

Hey everyone, I just wanted to post the reality of finding a Dr. in RI to make the proper reccomendation you are seeking. If you DO NOT have a condition that qualifies for getting a card, but you know a Dr that is willing to sign it, your all set. If you DO have a condition that qualifies, depending on what the condition is, you can go to ANY doctor. I suggest you go to your Primary Care physician first, and talk about it with him/her. If you have "depression" or "Anxiety" (like everyone in the USA) and can prove it with medical records, you may have a chance.... you just need to find the right doctor. That is the hardest part, because most Dr's are not just gonna write out a reccomendation for marijuana unless you have cancer or HIV or something like that. Most of the doctors in RI dont even know about the law, nevermind the NEW laws that have been passed. If you find a doctor who is willing to consider it, he/she wil just want to meet with you a few times to get a feel for you, then you should be all set. If you are just trying to get a card, and your a dumb stoner, forget about it, its not happening. We will have our first compassion center opening in 2010. Also, its not just RI Dr's can reccomend.... CT and MA doctors can reccomend to RI residents now under the new law. Good luck :rastasmoke:

Well said! I truly believe cannabis has a bona fide medicinal value to patients, but abuse of these compassionate use acts by people that don't REALLY need it compromises the integrity of the movement.

Although technically any CT licensed physician can write a recommendation, most are not familiar with its use. Also, most are unfamiliar with the rules and regulations regarding medical cannabis and therefore are reluctant to write one.

Things to look for in a good doctor for medical cannabis:
1. Familiar with state laws and regulations
2. Asks for your medical records
3. Spends time doing an exam and answering your questions

[Zzzaxx]

I am a patient in RI with documented IBS and GERD. You commented on my post looking for GI dr's in RI. If you are still practicing, I would like to schedule an appointment with you or another cannabis friendly colleague. I feel much more comfortable speaking with someone that is familiar with the laws and practices and I am not yet comfortable as I have just recently switched primary care physicians. Please message me if you can help me in any way. Thanks!

[Zzzaxx]

THANKS!

Even though this post will be gone because it contains an email addy, I appreciate your assistance and will be in contact shortly.

[MedcanMD]

Ooops, sorry.

Can I take this down? How do I PM someone?