MMJ Doctor's Qualifying Condition Note

Subjective: [describe patient's age, gender, and past medical history significant for relevant conditions] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note, else omit entirely.) [describe the reason for visit including whether patient is establishing care, seeking renewal, or follow-up] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note, else omit entirely.) [describe which symptoms or conditions the patient reports cannabis helps with, including details on symptom improvement, duration of use, and how symptoms have changed since starting cannabis] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note, else omit entirely.) [document any relevant conditions the patient has denied, including but not limited to CHF, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, use of anticoagulants, or allergic reactions to cannabis/cannabis products] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note, else omit entirely.) [document who recommended cannabis to the patient, such as PCP, specialist, or self-initiated, and any prior medical marijuana certifications or history] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note, else omit entirely.) [describe the patient's past tolerance and experience with marijuana/medical marijuana, including any adverse effects or lack thereof, preferred methods of consumption, and duration of prior use] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note, else omit entirely.) [document the clinical rationale for why the patient will benefit from medical marijuana, including specific areas such as pain management, mood stabilisation, sleep improvement, appetite, anxiety, or other qualifying conditions] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note, else omit entirely.) [document any counselling provided regarding cannabis use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, including advice to discontinue all cannabis products if pregnancy occurs or breastfeeding begins] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note, else omit entirely.) [document any counselling provided regarding adolescent cannabis use, including information about brain development continuing until age 25 and the patient's acknowledgement of associated risks] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note, else omit entirely.) [document the patient's current cannabis use status and desire to continue or initiate medical marijuana] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note, else omit entirely.) [document the patient's desired forms of medical marijuana, including whole-plant raw cannabis if applicable, counselling on risks of smoking cannabis, and alternative methods discussed such as roasting or vaporising to reduce unwanted effects] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note, else omit entirely.) [document the legally allowable dosage discussed, including quantity per time period and maximum allowable by law in the patient's state] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note, else omit entirely.) [document all topics discussed and questions answered, including acknowledgement of contaminant risks, respiratory health information, health risks of second and third-hand smoke to household members, dangers of smoking marijuana in households where oxygen is in use, and self-dosing guidance] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note, else omit entirely.) [describe the patient's current functional status, symptom improvement, and any discussion of combination dosing strategies such as the Tag Team Effect using quick-onset methods like sublingual, inhalational, or smokable flower alongside longer-duration edibles for sustained effects] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note, else omit entirely.)