THC-Foundation or American Heritage?

[mugenbao]

I've been reading up on Sentry since I posted my question earlier. So far all I've really accomplished is spending nearly that entire time reading the paranoid incoherent anti-Sentry rants of someone I'd rather not name (don't wanna draw the wrath of the insane).

I thought I remembered reading not long ago an older article about a WA operation that was busted a while back, and now I can't seem to find it but I'm wondering if that was referring Sentry or the guy that runs it. I think it did refer to them, and now I'm very interested in reading more about what had happened.

Thanks for the responses guys. I guess I'll keeping on slogging away at teh Google to see what my options are

[mugenbao]

I did find one article about the person who runs Sentry and CannaCare, but it doesn't seem to be the one I remember. In any case, it's from the Seattle Times.

Please understand that I'm not disparaging anyone here, I'm simply seeking information about the available options and what things might be a factor in making that choice.

[mugenbao]

Some pretty interesting reading there. I've read several different accounts, and it does seem to me as if the raid was politically motivated and at least partly an attempt to obtain patient records. While that is a deplorable thing for law enforcement to do, and is clearly against the (current?) law, it is still a very real concern for many.

[Telurmomisaidhi]

I totally agree with you, as that is why i am so sceptical myself. I think i shall go with OPRC, they have been extremely nice on the phone and have followed through on everything they said they would do at this point.

[killerweed420]

Yeah there's some history with Steve but no charges were ever filed. In RHCF's case a defendent had to subpeona Dr Orvald to get him to come to court to help defend one of his patients. Here in Washington there are issues with some of the doc in a box clinics. But no one has ever been arrested or charged for getting authorizations from any of them.

[Telurmomisaidhi]

Well, im just trying to avoid any reason for any one showing up to my house when i start my garden. And only because they knew i was a mm patient and had a garden. You know what i mean? And if the only way for law enforcement to know about what i was doing was from my med records that these clinics have of me, i would hate to be stabbed in the back.

Maybe im just feeling sketchy, as i have had to for years without any authorization. LOL

[jamessr]

THCF is a bust. Just look at all the bunk caselaw they have come under their belt. Sentry is not a bust yet, some of us have issues with our confidential info. not being recovered from the feds. AH is so far not on the radar. CBR had one of it's Dr.'s busted for over prescribing something from what I heard.

Doc in the boxes are not secure as far as your confindential medical info. is concerned. So yes pick ur posion....Dr. Jason Ling from sentry is a Federal Dr. from the navy. Thats a tall order to beat if ya need a Dr. too testify in your case in court. Which is what your really after with an authorization here in Wa. State.

Good luck in your search.

[Club420]

All you really need is a note in your charts from your regular doctor.

From RCW 69.51A.010

d) Has been advised by that physician about the risks and benefits of the medical use of marijuana; and

e) Has been advised by that physician that they may benefit from the medical use of marijuana.

That's ALL your doctor has to do: advise you in writing in your medical charts.

Save yourself $200.

[Club420]

I should have mentioned that, if your doctor won't even do that much for you, maybe you need a new doctor.

Remember, all your asking for is a notation about what you have already discussed - not a recommendation, just a note about a conversation.

[killerweed420]

A lot of the doctors belong to doctor clinics and whoever owns the clinic sets the policy. Am aware of one doctor in Bremerton that was fired because he was giving out authorizations. He was a cancer survivor that too MMJ during his chemo.