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Do I need to be referred to CalMed420 by another physician?
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No. CalMed420 can evaluate anyone who feels that they can benefit from Medical Marijuana.
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| Do I have to pay the fee if I do not receive a recommendation? |
| No, your fee will be returned to you if you do not receive a recommendation. |
| Will my name be on a state or federal list if I get a medical marijuana recommendation? |
| Absolutely not! We consider your privacy the utmost importance.
We follow HIPAA guidelines to ensure patient privacy. |
| Can you tell me the process of getting a recommendation? |
When you arrive at our office you will be asked to fill out a medical history form,
along with some other documents and disclosures.
You must provide a valid state-issued CA ID or Driver’s License prior to your evaluation.
You will then meet with our physician who will evaluate you for the recommendation.
If you qualify you will receive your original certificate, signed and sealed, at the end of your appointment.
This is the only document required by state law.
State issued cards could be voluntary obtained from the Department of Health Services
in your county, however fisrt you will need to be evaluated by the physician and qualify
for a recommendation. |
| What medical documentation should I bring? |
| It is important for you to bring any medical documentation (from previous physician visits, ER visits, chiropractor visits, etc.) that supports your diagnosis. This includes: recent medical records, prescriptions, physician’s letter, chiropractor’s letter, x-rays, MRI’s or any other documentation that you think can help. |
| Do you accept people on probation? |
| No, we do not issue recommendations to people on probation. |
| How can I obtain my medical records? |
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Call your physician or the hospital where you were treated and tell them you want copies of your medical records.
They will tell you the process and typically have you sign an authorization to fax to them.
You can always call our offices and we'll happily assist you in retrieving your records. |
| What happens if I have never seen a physician but I know medical marijuana will help my condition? |
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You can still be evaluated at CalMed 420.
Our experienced physicians will do a "good faith" evaluation and issue a temporary recommendation.
This temporary recommendation will be issued with a condition that you must return to our office for a follow-up
visit within 3 months. |
| What happens if I've lost or cannot retrieve my records or documentation? |
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You can still be evaluated at CalMed 420.
Our experienced office staff will help you in tracing and retrieving your medical records.
However, meantime our physician may offer you a temporary recommendation with a condition
that you must return to our office for a follow-up visit within 3 months. |
| Do I have to pay twice if I only receive a temporary recommendation? |
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No, you don't need to pay twice, the temporary recommendation fee is prorated into the yearly fee.
When you are able to provide our office either the proper documentation and/or medical records
you can pay the balance of the recommendation fee and we'll extend your recommendation to be
valid for the year. |
| Do I have to be 18? |
| Yes. You must be at least 18 to be a CalMed 420 patient, unless your accompanied by your parent or legal guardian |
| If I become a medical marijuana patient, where do I obtain marijuana? |
| CalMed 420 cannot help you purchase medical marijuana nor recommend any association, collective or cooperative. There are numerous organizations, websites, and publications that can help you. Qualified patients and primary caregivers may also cultivate marijuana for medical purposes. Thus, you may elect to grow your own medicine. |
| What exactly do I get if I receive a recommendation from CalMed420? |
| You will get an original and a copy of the physician’s recommendation. |
| How long will the recommendation last? |
| Recommendations are for one year, unless you are issued a temporary recommendation for lack of records. We advise you to make an appointment before the expiration date so that you can be re-evaluated and obtain a renewal of your physician recommendation. |
| Does CalMed 420 accept other physicians recommendations for renewals? |
| Yes. CalMed 420 accepts renewals all recommendations from any licensed physician in California. |