DOC request three complete - Cannabis Defense Coalition

Dec. 23. 2008 4: 50PM CBR Medical rnc. No. 2823 P. 5/28·
Documentation of Medical Authorization to possess Marijuana
for Medical Purposes in Washington State .
PATIENT NAME:~~_
DATE OFBIRTH:~
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and 1 am treating theabov.e patient for a terminal illness .or a debilitating condition as defined by
RCW 69.51A010.
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1 have advised tile above' named patient about the pot~r.ltiar risks and enefits of the medical use
of marijuana. Illave assessed the above named gatlent's medical h· tory and medical condition.
It is my medical opinion thatthe potential benefitS' of tile medical u of marijuana may outweigh
the health risks for this patient.,. / .
Physician Name: Dr. Antoine 'John'son . WA Lic~':e Number: MD00039048
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Physician Signature: ___-;"-_____----:;>-',_
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This tecommandation eXPireJ.~n:. . 04/13/2009/' /':'
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Risks !md benefits of medical marijuana /
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Under Washingtoillaw, the use of m ,ieal m.aHjuana is now permissible for some patients
with terminal or debUitatlng illnesses. lie la~(egulaUng this (RCW 69.51A) allows physicians
to advise patients aboat the risks a benep-rs of the medical use of marijuana.
Tl1e medical and scientific evl .nee s>lPPorting the use of medical marijuana' remains
cantroversial'in the medical co unity/Not a/l health care providers believe that medical
marijuana is safe or effective. d so,me providers fee! that it is a dangerous drug.
According to the washing~n ~te law the be!leflts of medical marijuana may include
treating nausea and vomitin ]¢n ~hemotherapy, AIDS wasting syndrome, severe musc:le
spasms from multipie pciel'o IS or othe,r spasticity disorders, gl