Medical Marijuana Qualified Ordering Physician

In the State of Florida, it is the responsibility of the qualified ordering physician to follow Florida constitution and statute, diagnose patients and determine if medical marijuana is an appropriate treatment.

A Qualified Patient Must:

Be diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition by a qualified physician
Obtain a Medical Marijuana Use Registry Identification Card
Be a permanent or seasonal Florida resident
Be entered into the Medical Marijuana Use Registry

Patients who are diagnosed with a qualifying condition may be eligible for low-THC cannabis or medical marijuana treatment.

Qualifying Conditions

Cancer
Epilepsy
Glaucoma
HIV
AIDS

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Crohn’s disease
Parkinson’s disease
Multiple sclerosis (MS)

Medical conditions of the same kind or class as or comparable to those above
A terminal condition diagnosed by a physician other than the qualified physician issuing the physician certification
Chronic nonmalignant pain caused by a qualifying medical condition or that originates from a qualifying medical condition and persists beyond the usual course of that qualifying medical condition

How It Works

Click through the steps below to learn more about the process.

Physician Diagnosis

A physician diagnoses a patient with a qualifying condition for low-THC cannabis or medical marijuana. If the patient is younger than 18 or terminal, a second physician must concur and this determination must be reflected in the patient’s medical records.
Informed Consent

The physician obtains voluntary, written, informed consent from the patient.
Registry Order

The physician enters the order into the Medical Marijuana Use Registry.
Apply for ID Card

The patient must apply for a Medical Marijuana Use Registry Identification card.
Fill Order

The patient may fill the order at any approved Medical Marijuana Treatment Center.