DOC request three complete - Cannabis Defense Coalition

Dec, 23, 2008 5: 32PM CBR Med i ca 1 -Inc, No,2827 p, 5/36
_ Documentation of Medical Authorization to Possess Marijuana
'for Medical Purposes in Washingt~m State
PATIENT NAME: ~_----'
DATEOFBIRTH:~
I, - Antoine Johnson ' ,am a physician licensed in the State of Washington
and 1 am treating the above patient for a terminal mness or a debilitating condition as defined by
RCW 69.51A.01 D. -
I have advised the above named patient about the potential risks and benefits of the medical use
of marijuana. I have assessed the above named p.1iltient's medical history and medical condition.
It is my medical opinion that the potential benef~f the medical Lise of marijuana may outweigh
:the health risks for this patient. _ /,1'/ _ .
Physician Name:. Dr. Antoine Joh!')ion "
WA License Number: - MD00039048
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Physician Signature: __-..,,;...l_......;~~___ ~ Date: _ ........_121_1_4_/2-'-0-'-08 ____
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This recommendation expires on: 121[4/2009 _
Risks and-benefits of medical marijuani . . - - _.' - '-
Under Washington law. the use of d,edical marijuana is now permissible for some patients
with terminal or debilitating iIInesseS£he law regulating this (RCW 69.51A) allows physicians
to advise patients about the risks an. benefits of the- medical use of marijuana.
The medh::al and scientific evicle ' e supporting the use of mediCal marijuana remains
controversial in the medic6l1 commu ity. Not all health care providers believe that medical
marijuana is safe or effective lind some providers.feel that it is a dangerous drug_
According to the Washington State law the benefits of medical marijuana may include
treating nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy, AIDS wasting syndrome, severe mU$cle
spasms froll! multiple sclerosis or other spasticity disorders, glaucoma, and some tYpes of
intractable pain_ - -
Some of the risles of medical marijuana may include possible long-term effects of the brain in
the_ areas of memo!)" coordination and cognition; impairment of the ability to drive or operata
heavy machinery; respiratory damage; possible lung cancer; and phySical or psychological
dependence.
Recommendation
. As this patient's "60 Pay Supply",a.s stipulated by RCW 69.51A.040 (3)(b) and
WAC 246·75.010, this Qualifying Patient can reasonably expect to have in their Pose$sion and
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