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What Medical Records Do I Need to Qualify for Medical Marijuana in Ohio?

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In order to qualify for medical marijuana treatment in Ohio, it is recommended to have a copy of your medical records that documents that you are suffering from one of the 29 qualifying conditions. 

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To better understand what type of records are sufficient and which are insufficient, we have created a guide that provides an overview for each condition. To learn more information about the type of medical records you will need for your appointment, please select the appropriate qualifying condition below.

Acceptable Sources of Medical Records

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The following are sources and types of records that are considered acceptable:

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• PCP – Primary Care Physician

 

​• Specialist – Medical Specialist related to the Qualifying Condition

 

• Prescription
 

• Progress Notes
 

• MyChart After Visit Summary
 

• Hospital Discharge Summary (HDS)
 

• Emergency Room (ER) Report
 

• Laboratory report
 

• Pathology Report

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• X-ray Report

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• Operative Report

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• Endoscopy Report
 

• Optometrist
 

• Confirmation of disability 

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Supplemental Medical Records

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The following are sources and types of records that may require additional supporting medical records from the list above. However, the doctor will determine at the time of your appointment if more records are required.

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• PA/NP – Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
 

• Chiropractor
 

• Psychologist
 

• Podiatrist

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Other Considerations When Gathering Medical Records

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Age of Records: The OAC rules in 4731-32 make no mention of the age of medical records used to confirm a diagnosis. However, the rule specifically states that the confirming physician must be satisfied with the quality of the records (Key: Documentation supported the decision to recommend) 
 

Acceptable Medical Records for Each Qualifying Condition
To provide an even better understanding of what medical records are sufficient in order to qualify for medical marijuana, you will find an overview of each qualifying condition the types of documents that are acceptable to bring to your appointment.

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Helpful Documents to Bring to Your Marijuana Doctors Appointment

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  • Prescription bottles

  • Any after-visit summaries from a recent appointment

  • A letter from a physician, on the physician's letterhead, containing the full name, Date of Birth, and conditions in which you are being treated.

  • Information from online health portals

  • List of current prescriptions from a pharmacy

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