Although about 80% of the patients I know were never asked for copies of their medical records almost all of them brought them just in case. It would be no fun driving over to see your local pot doctor, spending ~$100, and then have to come back a week later with your records. Not to mention the extra week you might have to wait without your mmj recommendation.
To be honest getting your medical records is really easy. All you have to do is call your primary care physician (or the last hospital you were checked into) and ask what you need to do to get them. Sometimes you have to fill out a form online, and sometimes they can verify it over the phone if you give them your information. They will usually not be able to give it to you right away if you walk in, so call ahead and ask. Be wary:
It can take up to a week or more to get your medical records mailed to you.
So, plan ahead.
For a more formal explanation on how to obtain your medical records check out this link:
https://www.marijuanadoctors.com/content/resources/medical-records
And for what to expect during your visit you can check out this link on the same website:
https://www.marijuanadoctors.com/content/resources/appointments/typical-visit
I am not affiliated with that website. I actually just found it while writing this blog. It's a pretty good website that I think would have come in handy for a lot of patients I know who didn't know what to expect before their first visit to a pot doctor.
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