Advances in technology mean that even medical services are now available online.
Many doctors around Canada are now using telehealth to ease their patients’ access to health services. This means that you can “go” to the doctor from the comfort of your couch – as long as you have any form of technology and a stable internet connection.
A virtual cannabis appointment is just like any conventional doctor’s telehealth appointment. It’s carried out either on live video chat or on a phone call, and it gives you opportunities to ask all of your cannabis-related questions.
To get started, you just need to grab your health card, check your internet connection and make sure your phone is charged.
What is Medical Cannabis?
Medical cannabis, unsurprisingly, comes from a cannabis plant. It consists of hundreds of cannabinoids (like CBD or THC) that can be used for health or recreational purposes.
THC is psychoactive and creates a euphoric feeling that is often sought by recreational users, while CBD is non-psychoactive and can be used to treat several health conditions.
Unlike recreational cannabis, medical cannabis is explicitly chosen and cultivated to create specific medical properties, which usually results in lower THC quantities and higher CBD concentrations.
How Can Medical Cannabis Help?
Medical cannabis can help in the treatment of several health conditions. These include, but are not limited to:
- Anxiety. Research has shown that the high CBD concentration in the cannabis plant may be effective in treating anxiety and anxiety disorders. However, if used incorrectly medical cannabis may have an opposite effect, so it is strongly advised not to self-medicate.
- HIV/AIDS. Even though the primary treatment for HIV/AIDS is antiretroviral therapy, most people still use medical cannabis to ease HIV-related symptoms such as loss of appetite, nerve pains, and weight loss.
- Chronic Pain. Studies done on the health benefits of cannabis have shown that the topical application of CBD might be effective in overall pain management, as it may reduce inflammation which causes painful sensations.
- Migraines. Cannabis oil can be effective in treating migraines due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Cannabis might be an ideal migraine medication since it contains diverse compounds and can have widespread roles in issues associated with migraines and pain.
Who Are Canadian Cannabis Clinics?
Canadian Cannabis Clinics is the leading provider of medical cannabis in Canada.
With over ten clinics across Canada, Canadian Cannabis Clinics has provided over 100,000 Canadians with medical conditions access to cannabis healthcare.
They offer both in-person and virtual appointments, although because of the ongoing pandemic Canadian Cannabis Clinics conducts all their appointments exclusively by telephone or through video call service.
Whether you are just thinking about trying medical cannabis or you have an appointment for tomorrow, keep reading to learn everything you need to know about virtual cannabis appointments.
How Do Canadian Cannabis Clinics Appointments Work?
Canadian Cannabis Clinics virtual appointments can be booked either online or by telephone.
These virtual appointments allow anyone seeking medical cannabis advice and services to gain access to a healthcare practitioner through a secure and private video call.
Here is a step-by-step breakdown of what your virtual appointment with Canadian Cannabis Clinics would look like:
- After you book your appointment, an email is sent with follow up questions and basic steps. This should be completed before your appointment to ensure you are fully prepared.
- When the date and time of your video call arrives you will receive your confirmation email and meet your healthcare practitioner. They will assess you and see if you are eligible for a medical cannabis document (also known as a prescription).
- If your medical cannabis document is authorized/renewed, a personalized education session is then provided. Educators will assist with product selection and give dosing advice for you to get started.
- After the appointment, your educator will send the registration forms to the licensed cultivator (LC) on your behalf. Once that is done you will be able to order your medical cannabis directly from them.
- Even after your appointment is over, our educators are here to continuously help and support you along your medical cannabis journey.
At Canadian Cannabis Clinics, we value our clients’ privacy and protect our clients’ information under the Health Information Protection Act, so all virtual appointments are strictly confidential.
In a nutshell, setting up a virtual cannabis appointment with Canadian Cannabis Clinics is a convenient and safe option for anyone interested in starting their medical cannabis journey.
To get a medical cannabis document, you just need to follow these few easy steps:
- Book an appointment online or via telephone.
- Speak with a healthcare practitioner to determine your eligibility and an educator who will assist you with product selection and dosing.
- Lastly, order your medical cannabis from your chosen LC and have your medication delivered to your doorstep.
If you are considering using cannabis for any purpose, Our cannabis educators are here to help and answer any of your questions. Call 1-888-797-9374 or email [email protected] and we’ll get back to you shortly.
