Robert Celt
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With the medical cannabis dispensary set to open in the capital city, many people will be able to buy medical marijuana in Springfield, but only if you're approved by the state.
You also need your doctor to recommend you in order for the state to consider you.
Each hospital has its own policy. HSHS Medical Group leaves it up to the individual hospital.
Memorial Medical Center doesn't allow its doctors to write recommendations.
One Jacksonville resident approved by the state says her doctor from Memorial would not write a recommendation for her.
"It's unjust to patients like me, but we got to manage with what we've got even though if what we've got is very little," says Eren Williams.
Williams says she had to travel to Marion, which is more than 3 hours away, to get a doctor's approval. She made the trip three separate times.
State officials say there's no time frame for how long a patient needs to see a doctor before seeking approval for the pilot program.
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Full Article: Illinois Hospitals Differ In Handling Doctor Recommendations For Medical Marijuana
Author: Eric Feldman
Contact: Fox Illinois
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Website: Fox Illinois
You also need your doctor to recommend you in order for the state to consider you.
Each hospital has its own policy. HSHS Medical Group leaves it up to the individual hospital.
Memorial Medical Center doesn't allow its doctors to write recommendations.
One Jacksonville resident approved by the state says her doctor from Memorial would not write a recommendation for her.
"It's unjust to patients like me, but we got to manage with what we've got even though if what we've got is very little," says Eren Williams.
Williams says she had to travel to Marion, which is more than 3 hours away, to get a doctor's approval. She made the trip three separate times.
State officials say there's no time frame for how long a patient needs to see a doctor before seeking approval for the pilot program.
News Moderator: Robert Celt 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Illinois Hospitals Differ In Handling Doctor Recommendations For Medical Marijuana
Author: Eric Feldman
Contact: Fox Illinois
Photo Credit: None found
Website: Fox Illinois
