FAQs

Quite simply, members of our clinic are at the forefront of patient care in the field of cannabinoid therapy and medical cannabis. Our evidence-based approach combines an extensive knowledge base with ongoing, active patient engagement and access to a wide range of product offerings that maximize the success of patient treatment plans. Patients referred to our clinics undergo an initial medical examination to assess their needs and suitability for medical cannabis use. If deemed appropriate, the doctor will provide a medical document authorizing the use of medical cannabis. Our educators then help patients move through the process of selecting a Licensed Producer (LP) and choosing suitable product offerings.  Our patients are offered guidance on how to administer their medical cannabis treatment and accurately record their experiences so adjustments can be made to their individualized plans. Through regular follow up appointments, we ensure that the course of treatment continues to have its desired outcome. The physicians and cannabinoid educators within the clinic network are your partners in providing effective care to your patients.  We work to maintain an open dialogue with the referring physician, sharing treatment plan details and collaborating with you to ensure the patient receives the best comprehensive care possible.

Our clinic accepts patients who have been referred to the clinic by their physician or a medical specialist. After your physician completes the Patient Referral Form and it has been shared with the clinic, someone will contact you to book an appointment.

If you think your patient may benefit from prescription cannabinoids or medical cannabis, please download and complete the Patient Referral Form below. Completed forms can be faxed to CMClinic at 1-844-320-9652. Patient Referral Form

We do not typically accept walk-ins and prefer when patients are referred into our clinic.  It’s best to talk directly with your physician or healthcare provider to see if you may be a candidate for medical cannabis and have them complete the Patient Referral Form.  Under certain circumstances, patients are able to complete and submit a self-referral form to the clinic for consideration, but they are still required to book an appointment for their consult.

Any physician you are seeing can refer you to one of our clinics. This includes other specialists, for example, psychiatrist, rheumatologist, oncologist, etc. If you have exhausted other therapies for disabling ailments and your physician refuses to refer you, please contact us.

In addition to the consultation referral, all medical records pertaining to your patient’s main diagnosis, including recent consultations with specialists and diagnostic imaging reports.

After you and your physician determine that medical cannabis is right for you, you should never pay for a Medical Authorization document for medical cannabis. Also, there is no fee to see a physician at our clinics when we receive a referral from your family physician or specialist. During your initial visit you will receive a consultation with a physician as well as a free introductory cannabinoid education session with one of our trained cannabinoid educators.

The following list of benefits surrounding medical cannabis has been curated from the best available evidence currently published in medical literature, including key systematic reviews, meta-analyses and randomized control trials. It is important to note that research into the medical uses of cannabis and cannabinoids is constantly evolving, with new and promising data emerging continuously. Well-Documented Evidence for Indications for the use of medical cannabis:

1. Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting
2. Chronic pain
3. Epilepsy
4. HIV/AIDS related Anorexia and Nausea
5. Multiple Sclerosis (Pain/Spasticity)
6. Palliative Care of Cancer patients

Emerging Evidence for Indications for the use of medical cannabis:

1. Alcohol & Opioid Dependency
2. Anxiety Disorder
3. Autism Spectrum Disorder
4. Headache Disorders/Migraines
5. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s)
6. Neurodegenerative Disorders (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s)
7. Spinal Cord Injury
8. PTSD

There are numerous routes of administration available. The route of administration used will depend on both physician recommendations and Licensed Producer availability. Cannabis can be available in the following formats: Cannabis Extracts  Cannabis extracts are products produced by either subjecting cannabis to extraction processing, or synthesizing a substance found in a phytocannabinoid produced by or found in a cannabis plant. The most common extract is cannabis oil. The cannabis oil products are usually ingested or inhaled. Cannabis oils provided by a licensed producer cannot be vaporized. Cannabis oil can be available in the bottled format, in capsules and oral sprays. The capsule format provides a convenient, consistent and precise dosing experience, while oral sprays offer a discrete and consistent dosing. Edible Cannabis  Edible cannabis means a substance or mixture of substances containing any part of a cannabis plant, and that is intended to be consumed in the same manner as food or drinks. Typical products include baked goods, mints, candy, and drinks. Dried Cannabis  Dried cannabis consists of flowers and leaves, and is typically smoked or can be used with a vaporiser or in teas. Smoking is not a recommended method of consumption for medical purposes. Cannabis Topicals Cannabis topicals are substances that are intended for use, directly, or indirectly, exclusively on external bodily surfaces, such as, skin, nails, hair, etc.