I understand that I must be a New York resident to obtain an approval or recommendation for the use of medical cannabis.
I affirm that I have a serious medical condition that negatively affects my quality of life. I have found or am interested in finding out whether or not medical marijuana provides substantial and improvement in my condition.
I understand that the cannabis plant is not regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration and therefore may contain unknown quantities of active ingredients, impurities, and/or contaminants. I understand the potential risks associated with an elevated daily consumption of medical marijuana including risks with the respect to the effect on my cardiovascular and pulmonary systems and psychomotor performance, risks, associated with the long-term use of marijuana, as well as potential drug dependency. I am aware that the benefits and risks associated with the use of marijuana are not fully understood and that the use or marijuana may involve risks that have not been identified. In requesting an approval or recommendation for the use of medical marijuana, I assume full responsibility for any and all risks involved in this action.
I have been advised that medical marijuana smoke contains chemicals known as tars may be harmful to my health. Recent research indicates that vaporizing cannabis may eliminate exposure to tar. Should respiratory problems or other ill effects be experienced in association with its use, it should be discontinued and reported to the physician immediately.
I was also advised that the use of medical marijuana might affect my coordination and cognition in ways that could impair my ability to drive, operate machinery, or engage in potentially hazardous activities. I assume full responsibility for any harm resulting to me and/or other individuals as a result of my use of cannabis.
New York's Medical Marijuana Act - Assembly Bill 6357, approved June 19, 2014 provides for the possession of the medical marijuana for the personal medical purposes of the patient with a physician approval or recommendation. It should be made clear that the physician, staff and
representatives of this practice are not providing medical marijuana, nor are they encouraging any illegal activity and obtaining medical marijuana.
I, the undersigned, hereby request a consultation by the physician for purposes of determining the appropriateness of medical marijuana treatment. I acknowledge that using cannabis as a medicine has been explained to me and that any questions that I have asked have been answered to my complete satisfaction. The physician, staff, and representatives are addressing specific aspects of my medical care, and unless otherwise stated are in no way establishing themselves as a primary care provider. Should an approval be made for my medical use of marijuana, I understand that there is a renewal date specified by the physician depending on the condition. I understand that it is my responsibility to see a physician to assess the possible continuance of cannabis used beyond the term of the approval.
Furthermore, the undersigned, or anyone acting on my behalf, hold the physician and his/her principles, agents, and employees, free of and harmless from any liability resulting from the use of medical marijuana.
I further understand that by signing below, I am authorizing the release of any part of this record, except for identifying information, for use in data analysis of medical marijuana treated patients.