nightcrawler
Member
im a 4th year plumber. but i guess ill need a licensed plumber to come sign off iftheres any plumbing? And my father can do electrical, but i guess the same thing here.
medical license success!!!!!!!
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nightcrawler
Member
maybe ill talk them into just getting me abit of land up north
apartmentblower
Member
congrats bro. i went in to check in on my GPs office and make sure the specialist had all my correct contact info b/c i havent recieved a phone call yet and it turns out they didnt even make the call to refer me yet!!!!
really gotta stay on top of these people man
really gotta stay on top of these people man
Conflict of interest.
Hire ticketed professionals, pull permits and you're off to the races.
nightcrawler
Member
Conflict of interest.
Hire ticketed professionals, pull permits and you're off to the races.
thats what i figured.
junior_grower
Active member
DMT any updates? My family doctor of 27 years has just told me no flat out. I am on more pain meds than a person should be, and the fact i want to use cannabis is a problem for my doc?
nightcrawler
Member
read this. came right from HC.ca
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/marihuana/law-loi/fact_sheet-infofiche-eng.php#a3
Introduction
The Marihuana Medical Access Regulations came into force on July 30, 2001. The regulations establish a framework to allow access to marihuana by individuals suffering from grave or debilitating illnesses, where conventional treatments are inappropriate or are not providing adequate relief.
The Regulations clearly define the circumstances and the manner in which access to marihuana for medical purposes is permitted. Following is an overview of the Regulations and a look at how they work.
Patient Eligibility
The Regulations outline two categories of people who can apply to possess marihuana for medical purposes.
Category 1: This category is comprised of any symptoms treated within the context of providing compassionate end-of-life care; or the symptoms associated with the specified medical conditions listed in the schedule to the Regulations, namely:
* Severe pain and/or persistent muscle spasms from multiple sclerosis;
* Severe pain and/or persistent muscle spasms from a spinal cord injury;
* Severe pain and/or persistent muscle spasms from spinal cord disease;
* Severe pain, cachexia, anorexia, weight loss, and/or severe nausea from cancer;
* Severe pain, cachexia, anorexia, weight loss, and/or severe nausea from HIV/AIDS infection;
* Severe pain from severe forms of arthritis; or
* Seizures from epilepsy.
Applicants must provide a declaration from a medical practitioner to support their application.
Category 2: This category is for applicants who have debilitating symptom(s) of medical condition(s), other than those described in Category 1. Under Category 2, persons with debilitating symptoms can apply to obtain an Authorization to Possess dried marihuana for medical purposes, if a specialist confirms the diagnosis and that conventional treatments have failed or judged inappropriate to relieve symptoms of the medical condition. While an assessment of the applicant's case by a specialist is required, the treating physician, whether or not a specialist, can sign the medical declaration.
The Application Process
Patients can obtain a guide and application form online or by calling Health Canada's Marihuana Medical Access Division toll-free, at: 1-866-337-7705. The guide also explains the application process to access the dried marihuana grown under contract with Health Canada; or to obtain a licence to produce for those individuals who want to grow their own supply of marihuana for medical purposes; or for those who have chosen a designated person to grow the marihuana for them.
Applicants must provide information about themselves, their medical condition, and indicate if they plan to access the government supply of dried marihuana, grow their own supply of marihuana or have someone grow it for them.
A physician must complete and sign a medical declaration indicating the nature of the symptom for which marihuana would be used. Specific guidelines for applicants in categories 1 or 2 must be followed. Applicants require the signature of a medical practitioner to support the application.
The application form must be accompanied by two passport-sized photographs, with one signed by the medical practitioner, to be used on an identification card issued to applicants authorized to possess. The card can be shown to a police officer as evidence that the person is authorized to possess marihuana.
Applications from patients with terminal conditions are given priority for processing. Processing time for the application varies depending on whether all of the necessary information has been received.
Applicants who are approved are notified in writing. If Health Canada is unable to process the application, usually because the application is incomplete, the applicant will be contacted by Health Canada in writing or by phone to explain why the application cannot be approved. Health Canada will try to work with the applicant to obtain the information required for a complete application.
Obtaining Marihuana
Holders of an authorization to possess can currently obtain marihuana for medical purposes from three possible sources:
* They can apply for access to purchase dried marihuana from Health Canada;
* They can grow their own supply; or
* They can designate someone else to grow it for them.
Possessing Marihuana
Holders of an authorization to possess may possess a maximum 30-day treatment supply of marihuana at any given time. For example, a patient whose daily amount is 3 grams will be allowed to possess no more than 90 grams (3 grams x 30 day treatment) at a given time. See table below for more examples.
Amount (grams/day) Possession (grams/month)
1 30
2 60
3 90
4 120
5 150
Health Canada's Marihuana Supply
Health Canada obtains dried marihuana and seeds for medical use from Prairie Plant Systems Incorporated, a company specializing in the growing, harvesting and processing of plants for pharmaceutical products and research. The production of this specific strain of marihuana is highly standardized and secure. Patients have the option of purchasing dried marihuana and/or seeds in order to grow their own.
For patients seeking access to marihuana for medical access, please refer to the pages "How to Apply". To learn more about Health Canada's supply of medical marihuana, refer to the pages "Marihuana Supply"
Growing Marihuana
Holders of an authorization to possess can also hold a licence to produce and grow their own marihuana, or they can choose to have a designated person grow the marihuana for them. Applicants are asked to indicate their preference on the application form.
A designated person, or grower, must be 18 years of age or older, and ordinarily a resident of Canada. A grower will be issued a production licence and an identification card. A production licence is required to grow marihuana for medical purposes.
Plants can be grown indoors or outdoors, providing specific criteria are met. Growers must take the necessary precautions to protect plants and the dried marihuana from loss or theft. The amount of marihuana that can be grown and stored at any time depends on the daily amount that has been approved, and whether plants are grown indoors or outdoors. See table below for examples.
Option 1: Indoor (Winter) and Outdoor (Summer) Amount (grams/
day) Possession (grams/
month) Plants indoors (winter months) Plants Outdoors (summer months) Storage (grams) Storage (kilograms)
1 30 4 1 375 0.375
2 60 8 2 750 0.75
3 90 11 3 1125 1.125
4 120 15 4 1500 1.5
5 150 19 5 1875 1.875
Option 2: Indoor Only (all year round) Amount (grams/day) Possession (grams/month) Plants indoors (all year) Storage (grams) Storage (kilograms)
1 30 5 225 0.225
2 60 10 450 0.45
3 90 15 675 0.675
4 120 20 900 0.9
5 150 25 1125 1.125
Option 3: Outdoor Only (all year round) Amount (grams/day) Possession (grams/month) Plants Outdoors (all year) Storage (grams) Storage (kilograms)
1 30 2 750 0.75
2 60 4 1500 1.5
3 90 6 2250 2.25
4 120 8 3000 3
5 150 10 3750 3.75
Contact Information
Marihuana Medical Access Division
Toll-Free Number: 1-866-337-7705
Fax: (613) 952-2196
junior_grower
Active member
I know I qualify but without a docs sig I am not going to be able to do much. I have a script for Oxycontin, T3, Cyclobenzaprine and a few other meds, my doctor has told me that the pharmaceuticals are safer and hes not willing to sign. This is why I ask DMT about an update.
you need to make your doc aware that he is a notary for your person. as a medical person, vouching for medical reasons. imagine your doc being a guaranture for you passport, just in this case his signature proves its you in the picture that you've taken, and allows you access to a federal program.
you need to be diplomatic with your doc and educate em. im sure that he has no idea what kush is and how long its been used in afghanistan for pain, nausea, appetite, etc etc. docs dont like being told what is what. but he can be told what works for you and WHY. bring papers, studies and references, then a waiver for hc proving to him he is not liable for any of your acts with or about cannabis as medicine.
all he is is a high standing individual whom the governments trusts to believe that you are you in the application.
ive been given word the clinic is now looking to sept or october to be opened, as the lead lawyer is taking a sebatical for the summer, and will be in europe.
you need to take a bunch of copies of news clippings that state the winnipeg has banned all oxycontin scripts because of the amount of soft killing that drug does to people. and stats from those others as well.
then show him no one has died from marijuana ever, and it is safe. you need peer reviewed studies to debunk everything he has told you. a clinic in abbotsford is not your answer, you are, d
you need to be diplomatic with your doc and educate em. im sure that he has no idea what kush is and how long its been used in afghanistan for pain, nausea, appetite, etc etc. docs dont like being told what is what. but he can be told what works for you and WHY. bring papers, studies and references, then a waiver for hc proving to him he is not liable for any of your acts with or about cannabis as medicine.
all he is is a high standing individual whom the governments trusts to believe that you are you in the application.
ive been given word the clinic is now looking to sept or october to be opened, as the lead lawyer is taking a sebatical for the summer, and will be in europe.
you need to take a bunch of copies of news clippings that state the winnipeg has banned all oxycontin scripts because of the amount of soft killing that drug does to people. and stats from those others as well.
then show him no one has died from marijuana ever, and it is safe. you need peer reviewed studies to debunk everything he has told you. a clinic in abbotsford is not your answer, you are, d
apartmentblower
Member
if you are category 2 get a referral to a specialist and get them to sign. if not and your cat 1 do what DMT said. the main thing i took from this thread and i said it before is you are merely registering in the program, ur doc is not writing you a scrip and you aren't asking them for anything but their signature to prove that you are who you say you are and that you do in fact suffer from a medical condition which you treat with cannabis (which entitles you to use cannabis according to court rulings and MMAR program). basically dont go in with mindset that you are asking for something b/c you really aren't. its like filling out any other form. unfortunately its not reality in most doctor's minds but its the truth. if u look at the legislation everything done in court supports what has been said here.
im just waiting for a specialist appointment-- 3 month wait
junior_grower
Active member
I have trouble seeing how they can say the MMAr program is legal, some provinces have medical associations sending out letters telling docs not to sign, in other provinces your lucky if you have a doctor, good luck finding a walk in clinic doctor willing to sign for you.
ive decided to open my own collective in maple ridge bc. i just need to do some paperwork to finalize the deal. i will be offering medical grade seeds, free chi gong sessions daily, healthy lifestyle choice advice, and canadas finest organic medicine(to be tested by and against a reputable lab vs other dispensaries). i will also have a family doctor who will sign referal papers from specialist referals for a fee which has not been established yet. hope to see you all in a couple months, d
ParadigmShift
Member
dmt congratulations 
C
cobain420
<-- Happy for you, so much better when your legal, grow on! 
CareFreeLivin
Member
Very cool. I will happily be one of your first customers assuming us Albertans are able to get the card on out of province signatures.
if you are canadian and have an application signed by your doctor, u can access anything from the collective via mail. unless you want to learn chi gong. it would be via internet or in person.
if our doctor is willing to be compassionate and help our cause and join our community, it will not matter where you live(in canada), as long as a specialist refers you to him, d
if our doctor is willing to be compassionate and help our cause and join our community, it will not matter where you live(in canada), as long as a specialist refers you to him, d
Im gonna be patient #1 in that bitch
