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Unfortunately, many law enforcement agencies in Washington State
are not embracing Medical Marijuana law with open arms. Just as
it is essential that marijuana patients and caregivers protect themselves
by careful compliance with the valid documentation, and public
display provisions of RCW69.51A, they must be prepared to defend
their sixty day supply compliance with careful record keeping.
Different medical conditions require
different dosages. Differences in potency, time of harvest, and
balance of cannabinoids dictate different dosages, and buds from
the same plant, harvested days, or even hours apart, may be more,
or less effective for a given condition. Those who cook with marijuana
will probably require a greater supply than those who only smoke,
who may require more than those who only vaporize.
Physicians are trained to assess the
efficacy/risks of medicines by monitoring patient response. Do not
hesitate to discuss with your physician your mode of intake, dosage,
and response. If you have a history of self-medication, be sure
that your physician is well informed about your dosage, tolerance,
and response.
I recommend a daily journal, provided,
at least monthly, to your physician for his chart. You should include
details of dosage, intake, symptom relief, adverse reaction, even
potency, insofar as it relates to effectiveness.
For legal reasons, including continued
Federal prosecution of Medical Marijuana patients/caregivers, I
do not recommend that you keep records of the amount of medicine
which you have produced.
Physicians, caregivers, and patients
are encouraged to contact my office personally for further questions/suggestions.
Pat Stiley
Contact:
Patrick Stiley
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