It is really unfortunate the lengths that doctors are going to make money these days.   Recently medical marijuana recommendation clinics have opened up where the doctor see’s you over skype video conference.   The state medical board is very clear when they say that physicians MUST PERFORM A PHYSICAL EXAM when recommending cannabis to patients.    No doctor in their right mind would ever prescribe a blood pressure medication to a brand new patient that they have never met without meeting them in person and doing a physical exam.   So why would they do it for a medication like cannabis?? The simple answer is GREED.

Many of these doctors were in the medi-spa business (botox, laser skin care etc.) which has taken a nose-dive in this economy so they are looking to make a quick buck by performing medical marijuana recommendations over the internet.    It is amazing to me that they are putting their medical license at risk over the $80 they are charging.

Patients need to understand that these clinics will ultimately by shut down and their recommendations  are not legitimate.   These doctors will eventually be caught and disciplined by the medical board.  Some will lose their license to practice medicine in California.

Make sure when you are calling to find a doctor to discuss the benefits and risks of using cannabis that you ask them “will a doctor physically be there to examine me?”   If the answer is no then I would strongly encourage you to look elsewhere.

If you have questions feel free to contact my office at 877-721-0047

Be blessed,

Dr. Breen