Ron Strider
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Pennsylvania health officials on Wednesday announced the availability of a registry for physicians who want to be able to prescribe medical marijuana for their patients. They called it the "first step" in the process.
Doctors who want to prescribe medical marijuana, in addition to having a medical license and good professional standing, must complete a four-hour training program.
The state health department said it has surveyed doctors regarding their willingness to participate in the program, which will allow medical marijuana to be prescribed to treat about 20 medical conditions. It said 75 percent of the 191 doctors surveyed plan to participate.
Dr. Rachel Levine, Pennsylvania's physician general and acting secretary of health said in a news release, "Many physicians treat these patients [who would benefit from medical marijuana] every day and understand the impact this medication could have on their treatment. Once these physicians register and complete the required continuing education, they can be approved to participate in the program."
Pennsylvania legalized medical marijuana in May of 2016. Since then, the state has accomplished tasks including devising regulations, issuing permits to 12 growers/processors and 27 dispensaries and awarding a contract to a firm that will electronically track medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is expected to become available in 2018.
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Doctors who want to prescribe medical marijuana, in addition to having a medical license and good professional standing, must complete a four-hour training program.
The state health department said it has surveyed doctors regarding their willingness to participate in the program, which will allow medical marijuana to be prescribed to treat about 20 medical conditions. It said 75 percent of the 191 doctors surveyed plan to participate.
Dr. Rachel Levine, Pennsylvania's physician general and acting secretary of health said in a news release, "Many physicians treat these patients [who would benefit from medical marijuana] every day and understand the impact this medication could have on their treatment. Once these physicians register and complete the required continuing education, they can be approved to participate in the program."
Pennsylvania legalized medical marijuana in May of 2016. Since then, the state has accomplished tasks including devising regulations, issuing permits to 12 growers/processors and 27 dispensaries and awarding a contract to a firm that will electronically track medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is expected to become available in 2018.
News Moderator: Ron Strider 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Pa. invites doctors to register to prescribe medical marijuana | PennLive.com
Author: David Wenner,
Contact: Contact Page - The PA Media Group
Photo Credit: depositphotos
Website: Central PA Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - PennLive.com
