Permission for Telehealth Visits

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What is telehealth (telemedicine)?

Telehealth is a way to visit with healthcare providers, such as your doctor or nurse practitioner using real-time video and chat.
You can talk to your provider from any place, including your home. You don’t go to a clinic or hospital.

Mailing of patient certification forms.

A certification form will be emailed to you containing information to proceed with registering for the state programs. This form will contain patient’s personal information along with medical condition(s) for the state department to review and approve the certification.

How do I use telehealth?

• You talk to your provider by phone. computer, or tablet.
• Most of the time, you will use video so you and your provider can see each other.

How does telehealth help me?

• You don’t have to go to a clinic or hospital to see your provider.
• You won’t risk getting sick from other people.
• You can visit with a medical provider quickly and efficiently at the comfort of your home.

Can telehealth be bad for me?

• You and your provider won‘t be in the same room, so it may feel different than an office visit.
• Your provider may make a mistake because they cannot examine you as closely as at an office visit.
• Your provider may decide you still need an in—person office visit.
• Technical problems may interrupt or stop your visit before you are done.
• The certification form will contain necessary information to register with the state program. The certification form will be sent via email. You must ensure you are using the correct email address to receive this certification form.

Disclaimer for Telemedicine Services Recommending Medical Cannabis

Please note the following important disclaimer regarding the limitations of telemedicine evaluations and recommendations for medical cannabis:

Limitations of Telemedicine for Medical Cannabis Certification:

1. In-Person Evaluation and Monitoring:

   • Telemedicine technology and evaluations conducted remotely cannot fulfill the requirements for signed work forms that necessitate in-person evaluation and monitoring.
   • Such forms often demand detailed documentation and specific information that can only be accurately obtained through regular, face-to-face consultations.

2. Lack of Uniform Guidelines:

   • There are no specific or uniform guidelines or requirements for the documentation and information needed for these work forms. This variability can lead to a time-consuming process that may extend beyond the scope of telehealth services.

3. Certification Process Constraints:

   • The certification process for telehealth recommendations for the Medical Marijuana Program (MMP) does not support or promise the completion of work forms that require in-person assessments.
   • Physicians providing telehealth services have limited access to comprehensive details about a patient’s product usage and symptom management. This limitation necessitates frequent in-person evaluations for accurate monitoring and management.

4. Scope of Practice:

   • The scope of practice for telemedicine services does not include the ability to attest to a patient’s human resources (HR) documentation needs. This attestation often requires an in-person evaluation to ensure accurate and comprehensive medical oversight.

In summary, while telemedicine provides a convenient and accessible option for medical cannabis evaluations, it is not designed to meet the stringent requirements for work-related documentation that necessitates in-person evaluations and ongoing monitoring. Patients requiring such documentation are advised to seek in-person consultations to ensure compliance with all necessary guidelines and requirements.