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Looking for a medical marijuana doctor to get your recommendation and finally begin your cannabis treatment? Well, it’s a very easy process if you know how and where to look. 

Since the legalization of cannabis, many doctors have joined this medical evolution to help bridge the gap between cannabis and patients who seek to use it for better health. So, if you are considering starting cannabis treatment, you can visit your local physician for consultation or look around to find a trustworthy doctor who will give you the best treatment. But, how will you find out if a doctor is right for you or not? If the doctor is trustworthy or not? 

Well, there is a small list of points that can help you figure that out. 

Go through the following points carefully and use them when you begin your search for a cannabis doctor for your evaluation. 

Your Doctor Should be a Licensed Practitioner

The need for medical professionals is increasing every day. And when it comes to medical marijuana, the need is even higher. 

Some doctors take this situation as a means to take advantage of the patients in need of help. So, there are many doctors who will give you a recommendation without having any training or knowledge to do the same. 

This is why it is important to ensure that your doctor is a licensed professional. Every state requires its medical professionals to be state-approved as a medical practitioner. This license is valid for a period of two years in California. So, along with making sure that your doctor has a license, you need to ensure that it is valid too. This stands as proof that the medical professional is ethical and has the right knowledge. 

The Doctor or Clinic Must Have a Verified Address

In every MMJ recommendation, the name and address of the doctor who issues the letter is mentioned to make it easy for the authorities to identify its legitimacy. But, in some cases, the doctor may give you a recommendation without having a verified address or real clinic. 

So, before you lay your trust in a doctor, find out if he or she is working from a real clinic with a physical location. Also, prefer a clinic that has some established history as an MMJ recommendation provider. Do not settle for P.O. Box as the authorities do not accept it as a verifiable address and may reject your card.

Prepare Relevant Questions for Your Doctor

Another way to identify whether your marijuana doctor is trustworthy or not is by making an appointment. The consultation will put you face to face with the doctor which can help you have a better idea about their knowledge and experience. 

Do some research and prepare a list of questions relevant to your medical condition. You can ask them about the best delivery method or cannabis strain that will suit your condition. Or ask them about possible side effects or the instructions to have a safe session. The answers will not only expose the knowledge of the doctor and their legitimacy but also help you understand more about your treatment. 

Use Telemedicine

With the advancement of technology, the medical cannabis industry has been able to tie up with telemedicine and provide medical services remotely. So, if you need a medical marijuana recommendation, you don’t need to go through the entire neighborhood to find your doctor. Just go online and search for a 420 clinic near you. Go through their website and make sure they have a licensed team and work from a real clinic with a physical location. Or if you do not want to go through the trouble, you can reach out to us and find board-certified doctors with just a click. We have been working in this field since 2001 and work tirelessly to satisfy our patients with the best treatments. 

So, are you ready to use cannabis and start your journey to a better life? If yes, then do ahead and apply all these points to find a doctor that will help you get better and use cannabis in the best way possible.