Please Help! Need Rhode Island Doctor

[LayinHate]

That is what I am talking about. "Keep coming until you find a doctor." I was told by people I trust that they aren't like other state's coalitions. That you can talk to people at RIPAC for a doctor, or you can open the phone book and close your eyes and point to the doctors page. That's about how useful it has is in terms of finding doctors.
I went to a meeting before and people don't give out their doctors. I am not saying RIPAC people aren't good people, I don't know any of them, but your obviously one of them. I am saying that I have heard that they aren't helpful in finding recommendations.

But real point is. You are RIPAC, you are at every meeting, or most of them? So why don't you just tell these people where to go? They have to go to meetings? Walk around and ask strangers their personal medical information? But my point is they don't know who recommends it, or they don't want to say?

[onegreenday]

Originally Posted by LayinHate

That is what I am talking about. "Keep coming until you find a doctor." I was told by people I trust that they aren't like other state's coalitions. That you can talk to people at RIPAC for a doctor, or you can open the phone book and close your eyes and point to the doctors page. That's about how useful it has is in terms of finding doctors.
I went to a meeting before and people don't give out their doctors. I am not saying RIPAC people aren't good people, I don't know any of them, but your obviously one of them. I am saying that I have heard that they aren't helpful in finding recommendations.

But real point is. You are RIPAC, you are at every meeting, or most of them? So why don't you just tell these people where to go? They have to go to meetings? Walk around and ask strangers their personal medical information? But my point is they don't know who recommends it, or they don't want to say?

I am not RIPAC. Who said I went to meetings.

Do you think you have a better chance finding a doctor
at the 420 Magazine Forum?
Do you think you'll get a doctors name & just walk in for a card?
RI is NOT Cally. RI has no walk-in clinics like Cally.

You want a med card in RI you have to work for it.
You have to educate
your doctor about your condition and cannabis medicine.

If they won't help you then move on to another.
No easy route in a medi card in RI.

If you get a Cally doctor to give you a letter
it's good in Rhode Island.

[onegreenday]

ANNOUNCING RIPAC'S NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR STEPHEN HOGAN

* Stephen Hogan, Jr. has accepted the position of incoming executive director at the Rhode Island Patient Advocacy Coalition, and will begin training in our office May 18. Stephen currently serves as Development Director at AIDS Project RI. We're very excited to have him joining us!
* Founding Executive Director Jesse Stout will be training Stephen from May 18 - July 31, and then retiring in August. Watch for a separate full announcement welcoming Stephen to RIPAC on May 18. This leadership transition marks a major milestone in our organization's history.

[LayinHate]

Originally Posted by onegreenday

I am not RIPAC. Who said I went to meetings.

Greenday, I read your posts!

" Community Meeting: 6:30-8:00pm Tuesday, May 12 will be our open Community Meeting for patients, caregivers, advocates, and anyone else interested in learning more about medical marijuana." Onegreenday

Notice the word "OUR open community meeting...

Or how about this sentence,

"Founding Executive Director Jesse Stout will be training Stephen from May 18 - July 31, and then retiring in August. Watch for a separate full announcement welcoming Stephen to RIPAC on May 18. This leadership transition marks a major milestone in our organization's history." Onegreenday

Notice the last sentence and the use of OUR organization, subtle words but these appear on your posts on cannibas.com as well. So either you are part of RIPAC or you are acting like you are part of RIPAC, if you are acting than you don't know whether the meetings will help or not, if you are RIPAC than I am saying you guys aren't good at helping with recommendations.

Anyway, RIPAC does great things, I just don't think they are successful at matching patients with doctors yet, which is why I don't know why they are mentioned in this post? And my answer to your previous post is YES, I think it should be easy for a patient with a real need to get a med marijuana card. I don't think they should have to "work for it" or convince people it is OK for them to have the need. I think doctors should educate themselves if they really care, not the patient educating the doctors. So- Do I think I have a better chance of getting a doctor in 420 Forums, or other forums? Yes, RIPAC certainly isn't giving them out, so stop telling people RIPAC can solve the problem in all the forums. Go to a meeting, ask people to talk to you about their doctors and medical history? Done that, didn't get a doctor that was willing to recommend. Talk to RIPAC? Done that, they don't know what doctors recommend... That's all I am saying... The organization is great for education about the law, but shouldn't be recommended in the "I need a Doctor Post" Just my opinion.

[onegreenday]

Originally Posted by LayinHate

Greenday, I read your posts,

" Community Meeting: 6:30-8:00pm Tuesday, May 12 will be our open Community Meeting for patients, caregivers, advocates, and anyone else interested in learning more about medical marijuana." Onegreenday

Notice the word "OUR open community meeting...

Or how about this sentence,

"Founding Executive Director Jesse Stout will be training Stephen from May 18 - July 31, and then retiring in August. Watch for a separate full announcement welcoming Stephen to RIPAC on May 18. This leadership transition marks a major milestone in our organization's history." Onegreenday

Notice the last sentence and the use of OUR organization, subtle words but these appear on your posts on cannibas.com as well. So either you are part of RIPAC or you are acting like you are part of RIPAC, if you are acting than you don't know whether the meetings will help or not, if you are RIPAC than I am saying you guys aren't good at helping with recommendations.

Anyway, RIPAC does great things, I just don't think they are successful at matching patients with doctors yet, which is why I don't know why they are mentioned in this post? And my answer to your previous post is YES, I think it should be easy for a patient with a real need to get a med marijuana card. I don't think they should have to "work for it" or convince people it is OK for them to have the need. I think doctors should educate themselves if they really care, not the patient educating the doctors. So- Do I think I have a better chance of getting a doctor in 420 Forums, or other forums? Yes, RIPAC certainly isn't giving them out, so stop telling people RIPAC can solve the problem in all the forums. Go to a meeting, ask people to talk to you about their doctors and medical history? Done that, didn't get a doctor that was willing to recommend. Talk to RIPAC? Done that, they don't know what doctors recommend... That's all I am saying... The organization is great for education about the law, but shouldn't be recommended in the "I need a Doctor Post" Just my opinion.

Copy & Paste from the link I gave you.
Doctors are NOT taught cannabis medicine in school.
All reference to cannabis as medicine were removed from
medical text when it was prohibited.
You must educate your doctor and tell them how you are using the
medicine for your condition.

Some doctors know more about cannabis medicine.
You'll find out the names of those educated doctors by talking to patients
at RIPAC meetings or on 420 forum if that's your choice.
good luck.

[LayinHate]

Originally Posted by onegreenday

Copy & Paste from the link I gave you.
Doctors are NOT taught cannabis medicine in school.
All reference to cannabis as medicine were removed from
medical text when it was prohibited.
You must educate your doctor and tell them how you are using the
medicine for your condition.

Some doctors know more about cannabis medicine.
You'll find out the names of those educated doctors by talking to patients
at RIPAC meetings or on 420 forum if that's your choice.
good luck.

Fine, I am saying I have been to RIPAC meetings before without any help so stop leaving the answer talk to RIPAC, and if doctors only knew what they learned in medical school we'd all be in BIG trouble. It's a scary thought that the profession that needs continuing self education the most, must be educated. I went to a doctor last week, after long discussions I tried to hand him some information and he told me, I've heard from these RIPAC people, it won't be happening in my practice. The medical field changes by the month, not over years, so if a doctor isn't educating himself, get rid of him.
I am in the 420 forums asking because I've been to meetings for this RIPAC, I've been to many doctors, and its not working out.

I think your RIPAC, thank you for all your good work outside the recommendation process.

So, I'll rephrase my topic here. Does anyone, besides RIPAC, know any good doctors for pain? Thanks all.

PS- Be careful how you "educate" your doctors, they HATE being educated, its just their nature.

[onegreenday]

so obviously that doctor was not suggested by RIPAC or anybody at a meeting.

so you think somebody here knows a doctor just passing out rec's???

perhaps the problem is you (some patients are blackballed
because of past indiscretions)
and your approach to your doctor.

many people have been helped by RIPAC
and taught by others at meetings the best way to speak to doctors.
doctors are afraid of the DEA. make no mistake about that.

I'll always suggest RIPAC, regardless of your outcome,
as they have lots of success.

[LayinHate]

Originally Posted by onegreenday

so obviously that doctor was not suggested by RIPAC or anybody at a meeting.

so you think somebody here knows a doctor just passing out rec's???

perhaps the problem is you (some patients are blackballed
because of past indiscretions)
and your approach to your doctor.

many people have been helped by RIPAC
and taught by others at meetings the best way to speak to doctors.
doctors are afraid of the DEA. make no mistake about that.

I'll always suggest RIPAC, regardless of your outcome,
as they have lots of success.

Listen, in my last thread I said fine, I'll rephrase the question,,,,
Does anybody know anyone besides RIPAC, that can help with doctors.

I know about n6 people who have had no help from RIPAC, I will tell them to come in here and tell their story.

[onegreenday]

went to the RIPAC open community meeting Tues night.

6 people got the names of
2 doctors that have advised on medical marijuana.

[RIcaregiver]

try googling

rhode island holistic medicine Naturopathic doctors

better chance then with regular MDs


Peace,
Bill

[onegreenday]

Originally Posted by RIcaregiver

try googling

rhode island holistic medicine Naturopathic doctors

better chance then with regular MDs


Peace,
Bill

How do Naturopathic doctors fit into the equation?
Thanks.

From RIPAC: Medical Marijuana in Rhode Island

Previously, only Rhode Island practitioners (anyone licensed to prescribe drugs in Rhode Island: a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant) could certify Rhode Island patients for the Medical Marijuana Program. Now, Massachusetts and Connecticut physicians can also recommend marijuana for Rhode Island patients.

[RIcaregiver]

"How do Naturopathic doctors fit into the equation ?"

I am not sure because each person's illness can be different.

I guess it is best to make sure beforehand that the Holistic doctor or the Naturopathic doctor can prescribe medicine in Rhode Island.

[RIcaregiver]

If you have a LEGITIMATE illness covered by RI MMJ law

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If you have 5 minutes, do me a favor and call this number

The Hemp and Cannabis Foundation - 1-800-723-0188

and ask to speak to the director. Tell him you're from RI, your situation and the trouble you've had finding a doctor to recommend marijuana. I spoke to them Tuesday July 7th and they mentioned that they would need at least 15 pre-screened patients for it to be feasible.

Please LMK,
Bill Higgins
RIcaregiver@hotmail.com