Question 1

Can I Provide You With My Existing Medical Records?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in fact we highly recommend you provide us with as much health information from the past 12 months from your primary care physician and/or specialists as you can.u00a0We donu2019t need labs or diagnostic results,u00a0only charted records of your diagnosis.    You can bring these records with you during your initial appointment, or weu2019ll have you fill out a medical records release when you come in for your appointment that we will fax to your other doctors.u00a0Please do not have records sent prior to your first visit with us.

Question 2

Do You Accept Insurance?

Accepted Answer

Because cannabis is still prohibited at a Federal level, we are unable to accept medical insurance. We are, however, a legal medical practice and each patient will be provided with a receipt upon payment they can submit to their insurance companies for reimbursement if allowed.    We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and cash.

Question 3

How Can I Schedule An Appointment With Compassionate Cannabis Clinic?

Accepted Answer

Appointments can be scheduledu00a0conveniently online, or you can call our office during normal business hours at 941-586-2426.

Question 4

How Much Are Visits?

Accepted Answer

Certification Visits    Certification visits, which are required each 30 weeks, costu00a0$250.    Office Visits    All new patients are required to return approximately 90-days from their initial certification visit for an office visit. The purpose of this visit is to evaluate each patient's progress using their medication in relation to their active symptoms. These non-certification office visits areu00a0$100u00a0each. Additionally active patients may schedule office visits as needed with our office for acute care needs (sinus infections, conventional prescription refills, the flu, etc.).    For all visits, we acceptu00a0Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and cash.

Question 5

How Often Do I Need To See The Doctor?

Accepted Answer

Under Florida law, patients must be seen for an in-person examination at minimum of once every every 30 weeks. Your initial appointment with the doctor begins the 30 week timer.    Since we have a duty to assess patientu2019s treatment and to better ensure a high standard of care, new patients must return for an office visit within 90-days of their initial certification appointment. The cost of this visit is $100, and is payable by cash or charge.    90-days after your initial office visit (180 days after your first appointment), youu2019ll return for a recertification appointment. The cost of recertification visits is $250, payable by cash or charge.    After your first recertification visit, provided youu2019re comfortable with your usage and dosage and arenu2019t undergoing active symptomology of your debilitating condition, we will schedule you for regular recertification visits each 180 days.

Question 6

Is My Information Secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All of our scheduling, digital paperwork, and medical records systems are 100% HIPAA compliant. We will not release any information to anyone without your prior written permission or a subpoena from a court of law.

Question 7

What Can I Expect At My First Appointment?

Accepted Answer

For your initial certification appointment, you should arrive 10-15 minutes early.If you havenu2019t downloaded, printed, read, and completed youru00a0Patientu00a0Formsu00a0or completed ouru00a0Online Intake, youu2019ll need to arrive at leastu00a0an houru00a0early.    Please also note that free parking is available in front and around our clinic.    Since there is more involved in an initial appointment with our clinic, please allow for 45 minutes to an hour. Should you need a work or school excuse, we can provide one.    When you arrive, weu2019ll check your paperwork to ensure itu2019s filled out completely and everything is in order. If you see another doctor for your condition, weu2019ll have you complete a medical records form so we can send off for information documenting your condition. Then weu2019ll accept your payment (our services must be paid prior to them being rendered).    From there, youu2019ll be taken to the exam room and either the doctor or a medical assistant will take your vitals. The doctor will then perform a full physical examination and develop a treatment plan based upon the exam and your health history. Once your exam is complete, weu2019ll schedule a recertification or office appointment before you leave if we qualify you under the Florida law.

Question 8

What Conditions Qualify Me For The Florida Medical Cannabis Program?

Accepted Answer

Qualifying conditions are specified within the state Constitution are as follows:     tCancer.   tEpilepsy.   tGlaucoma.   tPositive status for human immunodeficiency virus.   tAcquired immune deficiency syndrome.   tPost-traumatic stress disorder.   tAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis.   tCrohnu2019s disease.   tParkinsonu2019s disease.   tMultiple sclerosis.   tA Terminal Condition   tChronic Pain*   tMedical conditions of the same kind or class as or comparable to those enumerated    *Chronic pain may only be a qualifying condition if the patient has another qualifying condition.

Question 9

What Happens If I Have To Cancel Or Reschedule My Appointment?

Accepted Answer

Due to the fact we have a high volume of patients who are waiting to be seen,u00a0should you need to cancel or reschedule your initial appointment, refer to the confirmation email you received when you initially scheduled your appointment. At the bottom of the email, there is a button that will allow you to cancel or reschedule your appointment.u00a0If you no call/no show, we reserve the right to dischargeu00a0you as a patient and charge your credit or debit card on file.

Question 10

What Is Your Refund Policy?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately we are unable to provide refunds for services already rendered.

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