All qualifying patients who apply for a medical cannabis registry identification card must have their debilitating medical condition certified by a certifying health care provider (advance practice registered nurse-full practice authority, advanced practice nurse, physician assistant, doctor of medicine (MD) or doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) once every three years or if their medical cannabis registry identification card expires. Click here for more details
When discussing medical cannabis with your health care professional, it is important to be honest about your health situation and explain why you believe medical cannabis treatment will be beneficial for you. If your doctor agrees to give you a medical cannabis recommendation, they will need to complete a Physician Certification Form. Once completed, the physician must upload the document onto the state’s website.
