[Relapse]

I have recently decided that a check up wouldn't hurt for certain reasons and was wondering if telling my doctor, who by the way I have never met before (old one retired), is a good idea? Should I tell my doctor or should I just ignore that when I go in?

Whats the point in telling them?

Originally Posted by Indica Sativa

Whats the point in telling them?

An accurate diagnosis and possible effective treatment?


How can a doctor figure shit out if he isn't given the information to work with. One of my doctors referred me to a few others, and they all ended up with useful recommendations for cannabis treatments. Doctors can't turn you in for use of anything. You go to them for medical help and advice.

Not being honest and misleading with your doctor can go so wrong in so many ways.....

[Relapse]

Cool thats exactly what I was thinking, I was pretty sure that they couldn't turn you in but I wanted to make sure.

[Berry_Coughin']

Yes, tell him....

They are obligated to client/professional confidentiality, unless there is reason to believe that you might be a harm to yourself or others....

If you say you smoke bud, they probably won't be surprised....

I've been to the hospital years ago with an anxiety attack.... my doc told me straight up smoking bud was fine, but I needed to can the cigarettes.... and my state is NOT med-friendly....

[TrustNoOne]

agreed, always fill the doctor in with all info. a doc will never turn you in. ever.

they are not interested in turning you in... it wont even cross their mind they are there to help you and give advice according to your explanation of your health habits... you could tell them you snort coke and smoke crack all day long and its most likely he will just tell you it is going to kill you and you need help.

Not being honest and misleading with your doctor can go so wrong in so many ways.....

Yes, because not telling your doctor you smoke reefer is absolutely detrimental to your health...

[497.5FeetOfRope]

This is an interesting question, that I too would like a little more info on. I'm not so concerned about a doc "turning me in" as I am curious if he or she records that info for others to see. Like for instance an insurance company that now sees me as a risk and cancels my policy. Is that a breech in doc/patient confidentiality ? They can adjust rates or cancel it based on tobacco use so I would imagine mj use could be the same if not worse. I guess if were seeing the doc about something lung or circulatory related I would bring it up. If I'm there for stitches, why provide the info ? Anyone have some better "legal" advice to this situation ? Great topic Relapse !

Originally Posted by Indica Sativa

Yes, because not telling your doctor you smoke reefer is absolutely detrimental to your health...

Seems like that would depend on the medical need? I don't have an MD but I know that reducing stress and eating regular because I medicate is something he/she should be aware of. We all know the prescription routine of fatal treatments, and that cannabis is the safest. IMO all doctors are aware of the benefits of natural remedies vs. pharmeceuticals, if he looks into your eyes and you lie about medicating, you don't for one minute believe that you're good enough to fool him, do you? And when he knows you will lie to him, how can he be expected to treat you if nothing you say or do from that lie forward no longer mean anything to him. Can you say for certain if your life depended on it that test results aren't skewed by cannabanoid presence or evidence of use. If he didn't know that you medicated to control certain conditions, how can he reasonably prescribe assuming pills would have to ease stress, etc(his meds would have to do what yours does before a qualified diagnosis for symptoms is made). I can't understand why anyone would lie to the person they trust their life with, just makes no sense to me.

But after half a century of tokin dank I guess my reasoning must be stuck in the 60s.........