More progressive states like Colorado, California, and Washington have a great deal of qualifying health conditions on their state’s programs, making it relatively easy for someone to qualify. However, other states like Texas are extremely strict about what is considered an eligible patient for medical marijuana usage. In most cases, patients in these more restrictive states have to be dealing with some sort of life-ending disease and are unable to function. So depending on the state, you live in and the health condition you are dealing with, you may be able to qualify for the medical marijuana program and then advance on to the next stage of the process, which involves talking to your primary care physician.
Did you know that you need a doctor's legal permission in order to qualify for and use a medical marijuana card? In some states, it is required that doctors must be specially certified in order to approve patients for using cannabis. However, in most states, any doctor or primary care physician is able to refer you to the medical marijuana program. The next step in the process of obtaining your MMJ is to set up an appointment with a doctor that will do a full medical exam and interview with you. During this appointment, the doctor will most likely look at your medical records dating back to the last 3 to 5 years to determine if your health conditions could be made better or worse by the use of medical marijuana.
The first appointment is to mainly discuss your health conditions and symptoms for why you are wanting to use medical marijuana. Another appointment is necessary for the doctor to determine if marijuana is safe for you. While it is true that cannabis is a natural and relatively risk free drug, there are certain health conditions that may cause complications when paired with medical marijuana. That is why doctors need to be able to check for these things before you can be approved.
Keep in mind that medical marijuana may not be right for everyone. In the event that your doctor chooses not to refer you for your medical card due to some underlying health conditions, perhaps take this advice and think on it before you attempt to find another doctor that will refer you to the program. Most doctors are genuinely looking out for their patients and have their best interest at heart. After you have been referred to the medical marijuana program by your doctor, you can begin applying to become a registered medical marijuana patient in your state’s program.
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