Patients with qualifying conditions in West Palm Beach, FL, can obtain a medical marijuana card from the state and legally purchase and use medical cannabis. This includes the traditional use of medical marijuana by smoking, or the use of vaping, pills, liquids, tinctures or in gummies or pre-make food items.
The process to obtain an MMJ card is straightforward in the state. The first step is to schedule an appointment with an approved medical marijuana doctor to ensure you have a qualifying condition and to receive a recommendation for use and to be added to the state registry.
The Medical Marijuana Doctor
Patients need a current diagnosis of a recognized, qualifying health condition by the state or be diagnosed by an approved medical marijuana doctor. Florida provides a full listing of the recognized conditions as well as “other medical conditions of the same kind or class.” Individuals who have health conditions that cause pain, nausea, neurological issues, or are terminal conditions should plan to meet with a medical marijuana doctor even if their specific condition is not listed.
Keep in mind, many psychological conditions may also qualify the patient for a medical marijuana use recommendation. Unfortunately, most PCPs and specialists throughout the state are not trained and approved to provide this recommendation. The medical marijuana doctors at our West Palm Beach, FL location have the ability to make a recommendation.
The Visit
Visiting our West Palm Beach, FL, medical marijuana clinic is a very simple process. Most clinics require advanced submission of medical records. At the visit, our doctor reviews the documentation and makes the recommendation. The doctor then enters all patient information directly into the state. The patient will receive an email which provides a link to be able to apply for an MMJ card and pay the annual fee. Once the fee is paid, an email is sent that serves as a temporary MMJ card with their actual medical marijuana card usually arriving within 7-10 business days.
