Medical Marijuana Initial Assessment – Veterans

At Compassionate Care Clinics of Pinellas, our Initial Assessment for Medical Marijuana Certification is designed to ensure a thorough and comprehensive evaluation. This process includes:

1. Comprehensive Medical Evaluation:
   • Our board-certified physicians will review your medical history and current health conditions.
   • A physical examination will be conducted to assess your overall health.
2. Discussion of Symptoms and Conditions:
   • We will discuss your symptoms and how they impact your daily life.
   • The physician will evaluate whether medical marijuana can be beneficial for your specific condition.
3. Review of Qualifying Conditions:
   • We will determine if you have a qualifying condition as per Florida state regulations, such as chronic pain, PTSD, epilepsy, cancer, and more.
4. Personalized Treatment Plan:
   • If you qualify, our physician will create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs.
   • We will explain how to use medical marijuana safely and effectively.
5. Guidance on Next Steps:
   • Before you leave our office, our nurse manager will assist you in registering with the Florida Department of Health, so you can go STRAIGHT to the dispensary from our office to get your medicine.
   • We will help you understand how to obtain your medical marijuana card and access treatment centers.
   • GO STRAIGHT to the dispensary from our office to get your medicine.