On physician referrals...

Several of the participants in this blog have asked the question, "How do I find a physician who will recommend medical marijuana for my condition?"

We (that is, the mysterious beings who created this blog) are not going to publish the names of Montana physicians who recommend. For one thing, we only know the names of a few recommending physicians. This information is not a matter of public record, after all.

We would prefer that patients contact other patients with the best information they have about physicians who might potentially recommend. We know that's a little difficult to do in a setting in which some participants choose to remain anonymous. But that's the best way to exchange information.

Alternative? Write to info@mtmjpatients.org. While we won't send you a physician's name, we will forward your inquiry to one of several patients (chosen based upon your diagnosis and geographic area, which hopefully you'll include in your email) who may be able to help.

Ideally, the best approach is to have your regular, treating physician make the recommendation. To accomplish that goal, we will soon have available an information packet for physicians that may help overcome their reluctance to recommend.

But if your physician won't recommend, send us an email. Someone will contact you with helpful information.