Medical Marijuana Information for Healthcare Providers: Department of Health

Medical Marijuana Information for Healthcare Providers

The state's Medical Marijuana Act permits Rhode Island residents with debilitating medical conditions to use marijuana if a physician certifies in writing that the marijuana may alleviate their symptoms and that the potential benefits of using medical marijuana would likely outweigh the health risks to the patient. This means that patients, caregivers, and authorized purchasers who are registered with the Department of Health's Medical Marijuana Program may possess a limited amount of marijuana without violating state law. more

What You Should Do

Be a licensed physician in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, or Connecticut.

Have a practitioner-patient relationship with the qualifying patient and complete a full assessment of the patient's medical history.

Provide written certifications for qualifying patients using the Practitioner Form included in the new patient application.