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Information for Healthcare Providers on the Medical Cannabis Law (ESSB5073)

In 2011, the legislature changed the requirements for providing medical cannabis, also known as medical marijuana, recommendations to qualifying patients by passing ESSB5073. The Department of Health (department) recently received several reports and complaints about healthcare providers inappropriately recommending medical cannabis or not following the requirements established in law. In an effort to ensure that all healthcare providers are familiar with the law and follow requirements and practice standards when recommending medical cannabis, we have developed a list of frequently asked questions focused on providers . . . More Information

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