Updated on May 26, 2020. Medical content reviewed by Dr. Joseph Rosado, MD, M.B.A, Chief Medical Officer
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.
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/
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:
Physicians offering California medical marijuana telemedicine services are required to be licensed in the state and ensure that patient medical information remains private. They are required to carry all the duties related to practicing medicine whether they provide their services on a face-to-face basis or via telemedicine.
We know that the rules around medical marijuana can be confusing. Visit MarijuanaDoctors.com for a comprehensive look at qualified marijuana doctors in California. We can help you get the marijuana relief you need.
Useful Resources
California Telehealth Resource Center
Practicing Medicine Through Telehealth Technology
California DHCS Medi-Cal “Telehealth”
Article 12. Enforcement – California Business and Professions Code Section 2290.5
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