Can I Be Arrested For Recommending Medical Cannabis?
Under state law, physicians are protected against any kind of punishment for advising a patient about medical cannabis or providing a patient with a signed recommendation for medical cannabis. Physicians are also protected under federal law by Conant v. Walters, in which the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that doctors cannot be punished or even investigated—solely for recommending medical cannabis because doing so is protected free speech. The U.S. Supreme Court let the decision stand.
Can I Recommend A Dispensary To My Patients?
No. Under state law, no doctor should be affiliated with any privately-operated club, organization or dispensary and doctors are not authorized to provide information on acquisition of cannabis.
Who Uses Green Compassion Network?
Doctors from all specialties in Ohio are able to connect with thousands of seriously ill patients across the state who use our site to request medical cannabis evaluation appointments every day.
Are There Any Special Qualifications To Become A Member of The Green Compassion Network?
The Green Compassion Network has adopted strict standards in evaluating the medical cannabis doctors and clinics allowed to join our network of trusted physicians. First, each physician must meet the criteria for Ohio’s medical cannabis law. Secondly, we have a rigorous vetting and approval process. We review every doctor who joins our network to ensure that each physician is licensed and in good standing. We check board certification with the State Medical Board of Ohio, the Ohio Medical Association, and the Ohio Osteopathic Association. We confirm each physician and clinic to ensure the information provided is correct and valid.
How Does Green Compassion Network Protect Patients’ Confidentiality?
Each of the patients who use our service consents to allow their PHI to be used in the prequalifying, request for appointment, and verification process. We take every opportunity to ensure that patient’s confidential health information is protected and transmitted in line with HIPPA regulations, including using a secure platform and HIPPA-compliant servers.
How Do I See More Patients?
The most successful physicians and clinics in the Network are those with complete, detailed profiles with a high-quality picture. To ensure your listing attracts more patients, complete your profile as thoroughly as possible. You should also encourage your patients to write reviews for your listing, which will make your profile stand out.
What Happens If I Don’t Respond To My Appointment Requests?
If you do not respond to appointment requests by confirming or denying within 2 business days, your profile will receive a temporary activity suspension. Please note that if you have 3 or more activity suspensions within 30 days your profile may be suspended indefinitely. In that case, you must call the Green Compassion Network support team and you will be reinstated on a case-by-case basis.
You do not respond to your appointment requests within 2 business days.
Your billing information cannot be processed.
You do not complete each patient’s post-appointment protocol. (i.e. issue the recommendation, deny the recommendation or mark the patient as a no-show).
Simply contact the Green Compassion Network support team at info@GreenCompassionNetwork.com or call 833-426-4673.
How Do I Cancel My Affiliation?
You may cancel your affiliation with Green Compassion Network by contacting our support team info@GreenCompassionNetwork.com or by calling 833-426-4673.
How can a patient obtain a recommendation for medical marijuana in the State of Ohio?
The federal government prohibits doctors from being able to prescribe marijuana. Instead, patients must have a recommendation from a certified physician. Physicians interested in recommending the use of medical marijuana for patients must apply for a certificate to recommend from the State Medical Board of Ohio.
What rules are the Medical Board working on related to the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program?
What are the requirements for Doctors wanting a certificate to recommend?
Is affirmative defense still applicable now that the Medical Board has finalized their Medical Marijuana rules?
The affirmative defense established by HB 523 may be raised only for conduct occurring on or after the effective date of the legislation, but no later than sixty days after the date the State Board of Pharmacy begins accepting applications for patient registration pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 3796.08 .
What are the Qualifying Medical condition that may be treated with Medical Marijuana?
May a licensee of the Medical Board administer, dispense, Utilize, or Topically apply products containing Medical Marijuana in the course of Treatment of a patient?
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Do I receive my recommendation on the first visit?
Yes!!! Ohio state law requires that a certified physician activate your Medical Cannabis once they have completed an exam and confirmed that you qualify. At this time, you’ll receive your Patient ID number!
Am I guaranteed a medical marijuana/cannabis recommendation?
NO. While we do offer a money back guarantee if you do not pre-qualify, we DO NOT guarantee that you will receive a recommendation. You can only receive a recommendation if our doctors determine you have a qualifying condition as defined by Ohio law, and that the benefits of using medical marijuana outweigh the risks.
No, if you do not pre-qualify or receive a recommendation for evaluation you will be refunded your money in full.
How long does it take to get an Ohio medical marijuana/cannabis recommendation?
Approximately 15 minutes! Upon completion of your exam, if you qualify, your physician will immediately add you to the State’s patient registry. To get your card and begin treatment after you receive a recommendation, you must pay a fee to the State of Ohio Pharmacy Board and upload a passport style photo to apply for the card.
You must provide a valid state-issued ID or Driver’s License and bring along any necessary medical documentation to support your diagnosis. This includes recent medical records, prescriptions, physician’s letter, chiropractor’s letter, x-rays, MRI’s or any other documentation related to your medical condition(s). Green Compassion Network’s prequalifying process helps you to accomplish this in advance of your face to face evaluation, thus expediting your medical cannabis qualification.
What Are The Standards For Admission Of Doctors Into The Green Compassion Network?
The Green Compassion Network has adopted strict standards in evaluating the doctors allowed to join our network of trusted physicians. Only qualified, licensed, board certified physicians who are in good standing are eligible for listing on the Green Compassion Network. Each physician meets Ohio’s specific requirements for recommending medical cannabis.
Do Recommending Doctors Accept Health Insurance?
No. Insurance companies currently do not cover medical cannabis; therefore, none of GCN’s in-network doctors accept insurance.
Is Medical Cannabis Legal Under Federal Law in the U.S?
No. Marijuana remains a Schedule I drug under federal law, and federal law regulating marijuana supersedes state law in all states including U.S. territories. Legalized medical cannabis is regulated state by state.
The State Medical Board of Ohio established Nov. 1, 2018 – Dec. 31, 2018, as the first submission period for petitions to add a qualifying medical condition to the Medical Marijuana Control Program. NO PETITIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BEFORE NOV. 1, 2018.
The name and contact information.
Specific disease or condition requested to be added.
Yes. All medical marijuana patients and their caregivers are required to register with the State Board of Pharmacy. Full details regarding registration as a patient or caregiver can be found in Chapter 3796:7-2-01 of the Ohio Administrative Code.
How long will my registered Medical Cannabis Card be valid?
Medical marijuana will be available from retail dispensaries licensed by the Board of Pharmacy. Once the Board of Pharmacy has completed its dispensary licensing process dispensary locations will be made available through this site or the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program at medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov.
The other state recognizes a patient or caregiver registration and identification card issued in Ohio.
A physician is not permitted to issue a state of Ohio approved written recommendation to use medical marijuana until the physician has obtained a certificate to recommend from the State Medical Board of Ohio. Per Bill 523, the rules outlining the standards and process needed to obtain such a certificate to recommend was developed prior to September 8, 2017. For more information, please visit the website for the State Medical Board of Ohio.