Can a out of province Doctor sign MMAR forms?

[Frostynugz]

Hi folks,

Well the title says it all. I qualify as a Cat. 1 patient as I have had MS for 4 years now. Not having luck finding a doctor in my province. I figured since the MMAR program is Federal a Doctor from out of province could sign it. I have heard mixed things about this and am looking for a more definitive yes or no for sure. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance

Nugz

 

[bigbag]

as long as the doctor has thier narcotics licence...

 

[Frostynugz]

Could you elaborate a bit more? I have never heard of this, I thought that was only needed for opiates.

 

[dmt]

yes they can. i was gona move outa bc and my doc said he would and could still sign for me if i chose to, d

 

[bigbag]

The Doctor who signes a person into the MMAR program, must have a valid narcotics licence. They do not however have to be in the same regional area as the patient. Skype is a popular means of doing this nowadays.

 

[Frostynugz]

Thanks for the info. I've heard of people flying out to BC to get their papers signed. Wasn't sure how much truth those stories held until now. Now I just need to track myself down a Dr.

Nugz