Updated on May 26, 2020. Medical content reviewed by Dr. Joseph Rosado, MD, M.B.A, Chief Medical Officer
California Medical Marijuana Telemedicine Laws
Rules governing telemedicine in California for prescribing medical marijuana are changing. Patients interested in getting a medical marijuana evaluation conducted in the privacy of their own home, or location of their choosing, can access it via a secure real-time, live-video connection here: https://www.marijuanadoctors.com/medical-marijuana-doctors/medical-marijuana-telemedicine-portal/
The Medical Board of California says that telehealth is “a tool in medical practice, not a separate form of medicine.” It typically involves the use of a video chatting software.
As long as physicians have a valid, current California license to practice marijuana medicine, they may live anywhere — they do not need to reside in California. They should offer the same standard of care via telemedicine as they would offer during an in-person appointment.
California Telehealth Laws
Rules governing telemedicine in California for prescribing medical marijuana are changing. Patients interested in getting a medical marijuana evaluation conducted in the privacy of their own home, or location of their choosing, can access it via a secure real-time, live-video connection here: https://www.marijuanadoctors.com/medical-marijuana-doctors/medical-marijuana-telemedicine-portal/
California Medical Marijuana: Conditions
In order to obtain a medical marijuana card in California, your must diagnose you with a serious medical condition and prescribe marijuana as an appropriate treatment.
These are the conditions that qualify for the California medical marijuana program, according to the law:
- AIDS
- Anorexia
- Arthritis
- Cachexia (Wasting Syndrome)
- Cancer
- Chronic Pain
- Glaucoma
- Migraine
- Persistent muscle spasms (including spasms associated with multiple sclerosis)
- Seizures (including epileptic seizures)
- Severe nausea
- Any other chronic or persistent medical symptom that affects someone’s ability to conduct major life activities.
