Medical Marijuana Treatment Australia

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Medical Marijuana Treatment Australia

• Dr Kevin Cheng Appointment

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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Medical Cannabis

• Opening up to your doctor about alternative
  treatments such as medical cannabis might be
  daunting for a number of reasons. You might be
  anxious about the fact that medical cannabis is a
  very new type of treatment in Australia, and both
  you and your GP might not have much experience in
  this area.
• What this means for you as a patient is that you
  should undertake a bit of preparation before
  approaching your GP about medical cannabis and
  asking for a referral to our clinic. Because, as
  there are a few hurdles to clear when applying
  for medical cannabis, being prepared in this area
  is important.
• Improving your health and getting your symptoms
  treated shouldnt be stressful, but if you are
  concerned about how to talk to your GP about
  medical cannabis as a potential treatment, the
  information provided here will point you in the
  right direction.

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Why Being Prepared for Your Consultation is
Fundamental

• Although talking to a GP about medical cannabis
  and being referred to a medical cannabis clinic
  in Australia might fill you with worry, being
  prepared always helps. Even though many doctors
  might be reluctant to prescribe medical cannabis,
  some patients are finding it is changing their
  lives for the better every day. And by
  approaching your doctor with the following facts,
  the appropriate mind set, and these tips, you
  will soon be on your way.

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Gather as Much Information on Your Condition as
Possible

• The more you know about your health condition and
  the ways that medical cannabis might affect you,
  the better. So begin by researching your illness
  as much as possible. Be knowledgeable about your
  condition before approaching your GP and being
  referred to a medical cannabis doctor this way,
  you will have more of an insight into your GPs
  responses and questions.

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Where can I use my medical marijuana card?

• You should also look into the benefits and
  potential disadvantages of using medical
  cannabis, specifically in relation to your
  illness and symptoms, and be prepared to
  potentially answer questions about your choice of
  treatment.

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Can I get my medical marijuana card renewed
online?

• At Medicanna Health, we take pride in helping all
  patients quickly and properly renew their medical
  marijuana license online, no matter where they
  were seen the first time.

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UNDERSTAND THE BENEFITS OF CANNABIS TREATMENT

• We understand you may feel nervous or
  uncomfortable about talking to a doctor about
  marijuana, we hear this a lot. Not to worry, our
  doctors and staff are well educated in cannabis
  care and are non-judgmental. After all, we are
  here to help you achieve your goals of using
  medical marijuana.
• Dr Kevin Cheng has helped patients with various
  medical conditions such as musculoskeletal and
  neurological chronic pain, mental health,
  epilepsy, autism, restless leg, parkinsons,
  inflammatory bowel disease and palliative comfort
  care to name a few. There are other conditions
  that he helps patient with provided they are on
  the list of approved conditions by the TGA.

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We Are A Clinic Specialising In The Prescription
Of Medicinal Cannabis.

• This plant, also known as Marijuana, contains
  over 100 naturally occurring cannabinoids. These
  chemical compounds interact directly with the
  bodys Endocannabinoid System (ECS), a network of
  receptors throughout our central nervous system
  that play critical roles in regulating
  physiological functions including inflammation,
  pain, sleep, memory, digestion, immune function,
  neuro-protection and more.

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Thank you

• Visit our clinic to any medical cannabis
  treatment
• www.medicannahealth.com.au
• Phone No.61 3 9028 2820