One of the reasons many people in and around North Palm Beach, FL, do not apply for a medical card is a lack of knowledge about the process. The other common reason is that their primary care physician or family doctor did not suggest the use of medical marijuana in the management of their qualifying medical or psychological condition.
Not all PCPs and specialists are aware of the Florida laws on the recommendation of medical marijuana. However, it is easy for patients to schedule an appointment on their own with a qualified and state-approved medical marijuana doctor to determine their eligibility for a medical card.
Qualifying Conditions
Patients can complete a simple online pre-qualification exam form to determine if they have a qualifying condition. This is as simple as filling out basic information for identification and then choosing a diagnosed condition from the drop-down box. Some patients may have more than one qualifying medical or psychological condition, but only one needs to be used for the pre-qualification exam.
Patients in North Palm Beach, FL, may receive a recommendation with the one or more of the following qualifying conditions:
- PTSD
- Crohn’s disease
- Epilepsy or seizure disorders
- HIV/AIDS
- Parkinson’s disease
- MS
- ALS
- Glaucoma
Chronic nonmalignant pain and chronic muscle spasm are other qualifying conditions. Medical marijuana doctors may also recommend a patient for a medical card with other medical conditions of the same class as those specifically listed. Scheduling an appointment with a medical marijuana doctor allows the patient to determine if they are eligible for a recommendation for the use of medical marijuana.
