Doctors and medical professionals have used telemedicine services for years to see patients in remote areas or those unable to make appointments in person. The technology has recently come to the forefront due to the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing doctors to see patients throughout Ohio for non-emergency consultations on a wide range of health issues, including for a medical marijuana recommendation.
The state of Ohio has approved the use of telemedicine appointments to qualify patients for a medical marijuana card. Approved medical marijuana doctors use telemedicine to complete the necessary consultation with the patient and to determine if the condition qualifies for a recommendation for medical marijuana.
The Process
The appointment process for medical marijuana telemedicine is very simple. Patients fill out an online questionnaire to outline their qualifying conditions. The form requires just basic information, including name, email, phone, and address. In addition, applicants must verify they are a resident of the state and select a qualifying condition from the dropdown box.
Patients then choose a convenient time for the medical telemedicine appointment in Ohio. Intake forms must be completed in advance of this appointment. It is important to understand what needs to be submitted to ensure the medical marijuana doctor has the necessary documentation and can complete the review and virtual consultation.
Once qualified through the virtual appointment, the doctor enters the patient information in the state registry. The patient receives the confirmation email, clicks on the link, pays the fee to the state, and receives a temporary MMJ card by email in about ten business days or less. The actual MMJ card arrives in the mail.
