Patients in Texas trying to manage a variety of health conditions have the option to apply for a medical marijuana card, which in this state is really the equivalent of obtaining a medical marijuana prescription. A medical marijuana doctor in Texas provides the medical marijuana prescription that allows patients to legally purchase at a dispensary.
Patients in Houston can apply for a medical marijuana card/medical marijuana prescription at any time. They do not need a referral from their Primary Care Physician (PCP) or any other medical professional. Patients complete a simple online pre-qualification questionnaire to determine whether they have a condition that qualifies them for a medical marijuana prescription. This is a simple and effective way to understand if you should proceed to the next step in the process, which is a telemedicine exam with a medical marijuana doctor.
Documentation Requirements
Throughout Houston and across the entire state, patients can complete the required medical marijuana doctor’s exam using telemedicine. This means the doctor and patient meet virtually via the internet or phone without the need for an in-person office visit.
This is safe, effective, and easy. It prevents the need for travel, which is helpful for many patients struggling with qualifying health conditions. Although patients do not get an actual medical marijuana card, the medical marijuana doctor enters the qualifying patient’s information into the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas, also known as CURT and provides a prescription for medical marijuana use.
Once the data is entered into CURT, the patient in Houston can go to any dispensary. He or she will need to provide ID and identifying information to access their medical marijuana prescription and purchase their medical marijuana.
