How to Get Approved for Medical Marijuana in Virginia
Dr. Nicholas Marsh is an anesthesiologist practicing in Sterling, VA. Dr. Marsh ensures the safety of patients who are about to undergo surgery. Anesthesiologists specialize in general anesthesia, which will (put the patient to sleep), sedation, which will calm the patient or make him or her unaware of the situation, and... more
Marijuana is now legal in Virginia, but you still need a medical marijuana card to buy it. Luckily, the newest dispensary opens soon in Sterling. Learn how to get approved for medical marijuana by certified cannabis doctors, right on your phone or computer.
Many Virginians may not be aware that they, or a loved one, qualify for medical marijuana treatment. But the changed marijuana laws now allow physicians to approve many more patients than before.
How Do I Qualify?
To qualify in Virginia, you need to be evaluated and approved by a registered medical marijuana physician. Recommendations can be based on any medical condition the doctor feels will benefit from cannabis. Things like insomnia, anxiety, pain, fibromyalgia, PMS, cancer, epilepsy, IBS, glaucoma and PTSD, to name a few. Once approved, you simply register with the Virginia Medical Marijuana Program and receive your medical card by email. You are then free to purchase marijuana products at any of the 5 state dispensaries, including the newest one right here in Sterling.
What Do I Do?
To get started, you first need an evaluation by a qualified physician who is certified by the Virginia Board of Pharmacy to write medical marijuana certifications. Finding someone who is certified and willing to help, however, can be tricky. Very often, your own doctor may not be willing or able to help with this. Most doctors report little or no formal education on cannabis science and, fearing legal consequences, steer clear of discussing and certifying patients.
ReThink-Rx however, is a new Northern Virginia medical practice developed just for certifying patients for medical marijuana. These doctors are enthusiastic about the medical benefits of cannabis and are happy to help you. Their appointments are conducted through a safe, HIPAA-compliant telemedicine platform. You connect easily right from your phone, tablet, or computer. The doctors are kind, supportive, and fully qualified to answer any questions you have about marijuana use for your specific condition. The certificate you need is delivered instantly during your visit.
About ReThink-Rx
ReThink-Rx was developed by Dr. Nicholas Marsh, a board-certified anesthesiologist who has practiced at Inova Loudoun Hospital Center for over 30 years. Inspired by the changed legal status of cannabis in Virginia and concerned about the barriers still in place for many patients, Dr. Marsh and his wife Robin developed an online medical practice to help. Their vision is to provide top-quality, physician care in an easily accessible and affordable format.
With very few legitimate medical practices providing cannabis consultation, Dr. Marsh was concerned when several large multi-state corporations began moving in under the pretense of connecting Virginia patients to providers for certification. Unfortunately, these lesser-qualified providers (usually nurse practitioners and PA’s) often lack pertinent clinical credentials and experience or even specific cannabis education. Most are even located outside the state, providing little or no follow-up support. These corporations and their providers are simply not in the business of supporting patients beyond certification, leaving them on their own to figure out strategy, dosing, and implementation.
ReThink-Rx is the answer to these corporate opportunists. The ReThink-Rx team of board-certified anesthesiologists and Palliative care Physicians is dedicated to offering personalized physician evaluations by recognized local specialists. From evaluation, certification, and registration, through to coaching and education during therapy, the ReThink-Rx team walks the path to success with each patient. Importantly, they provide this spectrum of support for a single annual fee of $149, approximately half of what others are charging.
Get Started Today
So, if you think cannabis may be helpful for you or a loved one, give the specialists at ReThink-Rx a call at 571-479-8238 or check out their website at ReThink-Rx.com. The friendly scheduling staff will help on the path to relief.
