{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/new-york/5","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_10145-markdown","title":"If I obtain a New York medical cannabis certification, where do I purchase my medication?","slug":"if-i-obtain-a-new-york-medical-cannabis-certification-where-do-i-purchase-my-medication","content":"\n_____________________\nHi, you can search for a dispensary in your area by typing in Biz Listings in the menu bar above, and putting in the name of your city or zip code.\n\nwendynp\n_____________________\n: Patients must bring their registry ID cards and their certifications to a registered dispensary in order to purchase approved medical cannabis products. Designated caregivers who are purchasing medical cannabis on behalf of patients must bring their caregiver registry ID cards and their patient’s certification to the dispensary\n\nTo find a list of registered dispensaries, please visit https://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/medical_marijuana/application/selected_applicants.htm to find a location nearest to you.  Also note a number of the Registered Organizations (ROs) have home delivery programs.\n\nannapoulin\n_____________________\nPatients must bring their registry ID cards and their certifications to a registered dispensary in order to purchase approved medical cannabis products. Designated caregivers who are purchasing medical cannabis on behalf of patients must bring their caregiver registry ID cards and their patient’s certification to the dispensary\n\nTo find a list of registered dispensaries, please visit https://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/medical_marijuana/application/selected_applicants.htm to find a location nearest to you.  Also note a number of the Registered Organizations (ROs) have home delivery programs.\n\nannapoulin","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10144-markdown","title":"Is there a fee to register as a caregiver for someone in New York?","slug":"is-there-a-fee-to-register-as-a-caregiver-for-someone-in-new-york","content":"\n_____________________\nYes, there is a $50 fee for caregiver registration.  The NYDOH is currently waiving the fee for patients and caregivers.\n \nSource: https://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/medical_marijuana/patients/\n\njeremyu","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10143-markdown","title":"Can I register as a caregiver for someone under the New York medical marijuana program?","slug":"can-i-register-as-a-caregiver-for-someone-under-the-new-york-medical-marijuana-program","content":"\n_____________________\nAn individual can act as a legal caregiver for up to five (5) registered patients. You must first be designated by a certified patient, and the certified patient's registration must be approved by the New York Department of Health, before you can register as the certified patient's designated caregiver.\n\nannapoulin\n_____________________\nYes, you can!  If you visit the NYDOH website at https://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/medical_marijuana/patients/ you can find out how to obtain your caregiver card.  Patients can register up to two caregivers through the state. \n\nOnce certified, patients must login to https://my.ny.gov/, click the \"Health Applications\" icon, and then click the \"Medical Marijuana Data Management System\" link to register. Patients who do not have an NY.gov account will need to click the \"Don't have an Account?\" button to create a personal NY.gov ID first.\n\nPatients will be required to provide proof of their identity and residency during the application process. Click here for additional information regarding required documentation.\n\nPursuant to the Compassionate Care Act there is a $50 application fee; the Department is currently waiving the $50 fee for all patients and their designated caregivers. Simply select \"Bill Me Later\" when registering and the application fee will be waived.\n\nThe DOH website is really helpful.  I encourage you to visit the site and learn how you can obtain your caregiver card.\n\nchristi963\n_____________________\nAn individual can act as a legal caregiver for up to five (5) registered patients. You must first be designated by a certified patient, and the certified patient's registration must be approved by the New York Department of Health, before you can register as the certified patient's designated caregiver.\n\nannapoulin","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10141-markdown","title":"Who is considered a \"registered practitioner\" under New York law?","slug":"who-is-considered-a-registered-practitioner-under-new-york-law","content":"\n_____________________\nA registered practitioner is someone that has take the medical marijuana course and registered under the NYS medical marijuana program to give patients certifications for medical marijuana\n\ndrpersaud\n_____________________\nA registered practitioner under New York law is a licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant who has taken the Health Commissioner's approved medical marijuana course and registered with the New York State Department of Health's Medical Marijuana Program. These are the only health care providers who may certify patients for the medical use of cannabis.\n\nannapoulin","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10140-markdown","title":"Can any healthcare professional approve me for a New York medical marijuana certification?","slug":"can-any-healthcare-professional-approve-me-for-a-new-york-medical-marijuana-certification","content":"\n_____________________\nIn order to approve you, the healthcare professional must be a physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant who is qualified to treat the qualifying condition, be licensed in good standing in New York. They also must have taken the Health Commissioner's approved medical marijuana course and registered with the New York State Department of Health's Medical Marijuana Program. If a physician assistant is providing the approval, their supervisor must also be registered in the Program.\n \nSource: https://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/medical_marijuana/practitioner/public_list.htm\n\nrachels","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10138-markdown","title":"How do I talk to my doctor about medical cannabis if I'm in New York?","slug":"how-do-i-talk-to-my-doctor-about-medical-cannabis-if-im-in-new-york","content":"\n_____________________\nA: When talking with your doctor about medical cannabis, follow the age-old phrase: \"it's not what you say, but how you say it.\" Saying \"hey doc, can I have some weed?\" will most likely lead to a less then optimal result. Here are some tips to successfully talk to your doctor about medical cannabis: \n\nDescribe specifically:\n•\tThe symptoms that you are looking to treat.\n•\tAny diagnosed conditions that they might not know about\n•\tWhat you're currently doing to treat your conditions and symptoms\n•\tIf you currently use cannabis and if so how often and in what form\n•\tExplain in detail what you hope to gain from the use of medical cannabis. For example, do you want to relieve pain? Do you have trouble sleeping? \n•\tLet your doctor know that you are aware of some of the side effects that may occur with the use of medical marijuana and that you have assessed the benefits vs the risks. \n•\tUse professional language such as \"medical cannabis\" or \"medical marijuana\" instead of slang terms like \"weed\" or \"pot.\" \n•\tMost importantly remind your doctor that they ARE NOT writing a prescription but giving a written certification confirming that the patient has a qualifying condition and that there is a bona fide physician-patient relationship.\n\nTalking to your doctor about medical cannabis can be an uncomfortable conversation to have. Following the tips above will help make the conversation successful and easy. Regardless of how the conversation goes, having it will open the door for not only you but for other patients that are looking to benefit from the use of medical cannabis. The more that patients can bring up the topic of medical cannabis with their healthcare provider, the easier it will be for doctors to support cannabis as a treatment method!\n\nannapoulin\n_____________________\nWhen talking with your doctor about medical cannabis, follow the age-old phrase: \"it's not what you say, but how you say it.\" Saying \"hey doc, can I have some weed?\" will most likely lead to a less then optimal result. Here are some tips to successfully talk to your doctor about medical cannabis: \n\nDescribe specifically:\nThe symptoms that you are looking to treat.\nAny diagnosed conditions that they might not know about\nWhat you're currently doing to treat your conditions and symptoms\nIf you currently use cannabis and if so how often and in what form\nExplain in detail what you hope to gain from the use of medical cannabis. For example, do you want to relieve pain? Do you have trouble sleeping? \nLet your doctor know that you are aware of some of the side effects that may occur with the use of medical marijuana and that you have assessed the benefits vs the risks. \nUse professional language such as \"medical cannabis\" or \"medical marijuana\" instead of slang terms like \"weed\" or \"pot.\" \nMost importantly remind your doctor that they ARE NOT writing a prescription but giving a written certification confirming that the patient has a qualifying condition and that there is a bona fide physician-patient relationship.\n\nTalking to your doctor about medical cannabis can be an uncomfortable conversation to have. Following the tips above will help make the conversation successful and easy. Regardless of how the conversation goes, having it will open the door for not only you but for other patients that are looking to benefit from the use of medical cannabis. The more that patients can bring up the topic of medical cannabis with their healthcare provider, the easier it will be for doctors to support cannabis as a treatment method!\n\nannapoulin","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10137-markdown","title":"If I have a medical marijuana card in New York, what forms of cannabis can I buy?","slug":"if-i-have-a-medical-marijuana-card-in-new-york-what-forms-of-cannabis-can-i-buy","content":"\"Do I have to smoke the cannabis?\"\n_____________________\nYou do not have to smoke the cannabis. In New York, the approved routes of administration of cannabis are vaping, oromucosal or sublingual administration or capsules for oral administration.  Smoking as a method of administration of medical cannabis is expressly prohibited in New York State.\n\njulienp\n_____________________\nIn New York State, patients are not allowed to smoke medical cannabis, but they are allowed to vaporize it. Your practitioner will make recommendation for both the administration method of a patient's medical cannabis product as well as the ratio of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to cannabidiol (CBD) in the product.\n\nannapoulin\n_____________________\nNo, there are different preparations such as oils, liquids, capsules. However, they all have different onset of action and duration of effects.\n\ndrpersaud\n_____________________\nIn New York State, patients are not allowed to smoke medical cannabis, but they are allowed to vaporize it. Your practitioner will make recommendation for both the administration method of a patient's medical cannabis product as well as the ratio of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to cannabidiol (CBD) in the product.\n\nannapoulin","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10136-markdown","title":"What is the application process to obtain a New York medical marijuana card?","slug":"what-is-the-application-process-to-obtain-a-new-york-medical-marijuana-card","content":"\n_____________________\nPatients must first be certified by a registered practitioner. Upon certification, a patient must login to https://my.ny.gov/ and click on the \"Health Applications\" icon and then click othe \"Medical Marijuana Data Management System\" link to register. Patients who do not have a ny.gov account will need to click the \"Don't Have An Account\" button to create a personal ny.gov ID before proceeding. Patients will be required to provide proof of their identity and residency during the application process. Required documents can be found on the NYDOH website. There is a $50 fee to register but the NYDOH is currently waiving the registration fee. At the appropriate time select \"Bill Me Later\" and the fee will be waived.\n\nannapoulin","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10135-markdown","title":"How old must you be to obtain a medical cannabis certification in New York?","slug":"how-old-must-you-be-to-obtain-a-medical-cannabis-certification-in-new-york","content":"\n_____________________\nHi there! Under New York law, patients under the age of 18 must have a parent, legal guardian, or parent/legal guardian’s designee who is over 21 years of age submit their application for them. Please note that HelloMD’s New York telehealth consultation service is only available to patients 18 years of age or older.\n\nVeronicaB\n_____________________\nThere is no age limit for a patient who has a certified qualifying condition. Patients who are under 18 require a parent or legal guardian to sign up as the caregiver for the patient.\n\nrachels","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10134-markdown","title":"What conditions make someone eligible for a New York medical marijuana card?","slug":"what-conditions-make-someone-eligible-for-a-new-york-medical-marijuana-card","content":"\n_____________________\nOnly patients with one of the following severe, debilitating or life-threatening conditions may qualify for the Medical Marijuana Program: \ncancer, positive status for HIV or AIDS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity, epilepsy, inflammatory bowel disease, neuropathy, chronic pain as defined by 10 NYCRR §1004.2(a)(8)(xi), or Huntington's disease. \n\nPatients must also have one of the following associated or complicating conditions: cachexia or wasting syndrome, severe or chronic pain, severe nausea, seizures, or severe or persistent muscle spasms. \n\nChronic Pain was recently added to the list of qualifying conditions (March 2017), meaning you need to have suffered for 3 months or more, and determined to likely suffer for 3 more months to qualify. \n\nhttps://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/medical_marijuana/patients/\n\ncolleenmairead\n_____________________\nBeing diagnosed with one or more of the following conditions makes someone eligible for a medical marijuana card in New York State: cancer, positive status for human immunodeficiency virus or acquired immune deficiency syndrome, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with objective neurological indication or intractable spasticity, epilepsy, inflammatory bowel disease (IBS), neuropathies, Huntington’s disease, chronic or severe pain. The condition must also be accompanied by one or more of the following complicating conditions: cachexia (or wasting syndrome), severe or chronic pain, severe nausea, seizures, or severe or persistent muscle spasms.\n\nannapoulin","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10009-markdown","title":"How do you get a medical marijuana card in New York state?","slug":"how-do-you-get-a-medical-marijuana-card-in-new-york-state","content":"\"What are the qualifying conditions?\"\n_____________________\nThe best place to start would be here......\nhttps://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/medical_marijuana/patients/\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nThere are four main steps to obtaining a medical marijuana card in New York. \n\n1. Find a registered practitioner. In New York, only doctors and licensed nurse practitioners that are registered with the state's medical marijuana program can issue cannabis certifications.\n\n2. Have a qualifying condition. Only patients with one of these serious, debilitating, or life-threatening conditions may qualify for medical marijuana: cancer, HIV-positive or AIDS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity, epilepsy, inflammatory bowel disease (IBS), neuropathy, chronic pain as defined by 10 NYCRR ss 1004.2(a)(i)(xi), or Huntington's disease. Patients must also have one of the following associated or complicating conditions: cachexia (wasting syndrome), severe or chronic pain, severe nausea, seizures, or severe or persistent muscle spasms.\n\n3. Register. Once certified by a registered practitioner that you qualify for a medical marijuana certification, you need to register on the New York State Medical Marijuana Program's website. You'll need to provide proof your identity and residency. Once your registration is processed, you will be mailed a registry identification card. \n\nOnce you have completed these steps, you will be able to visit a registered marijuana dispensing facility to purchase medical marijuana products. \n\nIt's important to note that New York does not accept medical marijuana certifications or recommendations from other states.\n\nashleigh\n_____________________\nIn NYS, you must have one of the 11 qualifying conditions to be approved for a medical marijuana recommendation.  You must then be certified by a registered medical marijuana practitioner. Upon certification, you must login to https://my.ny.gov/ and click on the \"Health Applications\" icon and then click on the \"Medical Marijuana Data Management System\" link to register. Patients who do not have a ny.gov account will need to click the \"Don't Have An Account\" button to create a personal ny.gov ID before proceeding. Patients will be required to provide proof of their identity and residency during the application process. Required documents can be found on the NYDOH website.\n\nwendynp","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9680-markdown","title":"Can i get medical patch and id in New York?","slug":"can-i-get-medical-patch-and-id-in-new-york","content":"\n_____________________\nHi there- \n\nNY does allow for use of medicinal cannabis. You can read more about joining the state program here: https://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/medical_marijuana/patients/\n\nOnce you have obtained a NY registry ID card, you will be able to purchase a variety of cannabis products from a dispensing facility.\n\nashleigh","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":48,"numPages":6,"currentPage":5,"id":5564,"name":"New York","slug":"new-york","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}