ince cannabis has been legalized in Florida there has been a tremendous number of approved applications throughout state. There is a process to obtain a Florida medical card by the law/ authority of the state. A patient can be certified for medical marijuana if the medical card doctor recommends it. This has to be followed by a proper process and appropriate channel.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS TO QUALIFY FOR MEDICAL CARD
If you fall under any of these ailment categories then you are through to the first step for your Florida Medical Card. Cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, post traumatic stress disorder, ALS, crohn’s disease, parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, even patients with any terminal condition can be referred for medical marijuana card by a medical card doctor. Remember that only certified doctors in Florida can recommend patients for the card. Other than having a qualifying medical condition, you must be a resident of Florida and must be a minimum age of 18.
VISIT A MEDICAL CANNABIS CARD DOCTOR
Many certified medical cannabis card doctors are comfortable to recommend medical cards to patients with chronic or terminal ailments. Primary care providers that are not certified and cannot recommend the card to patients. So, you should ensure that you visit a certified medical card doctor. There is online directory for the list of certified medical experts certified by state law. Once they find you eligible for the medical marijuana card during your appointment then you will be approved the same day.
WHAT IF I AM REJECTED FOR A MEDICAL CANNABIS CARD?
If your medical cannabis card application is properly filed with correct information and supporting documents, it generally takes a few working days to receive your State approval. It is important to have a pre-diagnoses from your primary physician for a qualifying condition. Without a qualifying condition, your application may be rejected. This complete process might end up taking longer.
WHERE TO GET MEDICAL MARIJUANA?
If you have a Florida medical card then you can buy medical marijuana from any authorized Florida dispensaries. The list of dispensaries can be obtained online. In fact, the medical marijuana order can be delivered to your doorstep. Many of the authorized dispensaries deliver them throughout Florida. So, if you are a resident of Florida and above 18 years of age. Moreover, if you suffer from any chronic or fatal condition then probably you are eligible for the medical card.
