If the patient has a designated provider, the healthcare practitioner will issue two identical authorizations with the same issue and expiration dates one for the patient and one for the designated provider, regardless if patient is a minor. Depending on your treatment plan, an authorization may be good for up to a year after issuance for an adult patient who is eighteen years of age or older and up to six months after issuance for a qualifying patient less than eighteen years of age - RCW 69.51A.030. Your healthcare practitioner determines the expiration date based on your treatment plan (refer to line item 12 of the form). How long is my medical cannabis authorization good for? Your practitioner will show you where to sign. If you have a designated provider (care taker), you will be required to sign the form. If your healthcare practitioner determines your medical condition would benefit from the medical use of cannabis, he/she will complete a Washington State Medical Cannabis Authorization form and print it on 8.5 x 11 inch authorization tamper-resistant paper containing the RCW 69.51A.030 logo in the bottom right corner (see example form). What does a medical cannabis authorization form look like? Your healthcare practitioner will give you the form during your medical appointment. Where do I get a medical cannabis authorization form? Healthcare practitioners may authorize the use of cannabis for any patient, regardless of age, as long as it is medically appropriate under the law and the profession's standard of care per RCW 69.51A.030. Are there age restrictions to becoming a medical cannabis patient? If it is determined your condition would benefit from the medical use of cannabis, your healthcare practitioner will provide you with a completed medical cannabis authorization form (see example form and form instructions for more details). Should I consider obtaining a designated provider (care taker) who can grow or purchase my cannabis for me?.I have a hard time getting around, do I qualify for a compassionate care renewal of my authorization when it's time?.Do I need to be concerned about drug-to-drug interactions with my other medications?.How should I consume medical cannabis for someone with my condition (smoking, vaporizer, edibles, tinctures, tablets, capsules, transdermal, topical, etc.)?.What are the short- and long-term risks associated with medical cannabis?.Would my medical condition benefit from using cannabis for medical purposes (see Qualifying Conditions)?.Prepare for your appointment by writing down all your questions and concerns. How do I ask my healthcare practitioner about medical cannabis? To become a medical cannabis patient, schedule an appointment with your healthcare practitioner to see if your condition qualifies (see Qualifying Conditions). How do I become a medical cannabis patient?
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