New York’s strict medical marijuana rules are about to get reeeally mellow. Doctors will soon be able to prescribe joints — instead of just cannabis oils and capsules — to medical marijuana patients for a wide range of ailments, after pot was legalized in the state this week.
Regarding this, can any doctor in Pa prescribe medical marijuana?
A Physician Assistant can evaluate a patient for the medical use of marijuana consistent with the Physician Assistant’s delegation of services agreement. However, only a physician is authorized to recommend medical use of marijuana, pursuant to Health and Safety code section 11362.5.
Also know, can physician assistants prescribe medical marijuana in Pennsylvania?
Answer: The state of Pennsylvania permits patients (Pennsylvania residents) suffering from a range of severe medical conditions, to apply for an approved medical marijuana prescription.
Can you get a medical card for anxiety in PA?
The Pennsylvania Department of Health added anxiety disorders to its list of approved medical conditions for the state’s medical marijuana program. This change went in to effect as of July 20th 2019 and has been well received by patients in Pennsylvania.
Do doctors recommend medical marijuana?
Doctors do not “prescribe” marijuana. Federal law specifically prohibits prescription of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana. Instead, doctors can “recommend” marijuana for appropriate conditions.