1. I am a physician licensed in the State of Maine.
2. __________________
has been diagnosed by me as suffering from
one or more of the following conditions (check applicable boxes below):
[ ] Persistent nausea, vomiting, wasting syndrome or loss of appetite as a result of:
(i) Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or the treatment thereof; or
(ii) Chemotherapy or radiation therapy used to treat cancer;
[ ] Heightened intraocular pressure as a result of glaucoma;
[ ] Seizures associated with a chronic, debilitating disease, such as epilepsy; or
[ ] Persistent muscle spasms associated with a chronic, debilitating disease, such as multiple sclerosis;
3. In the context of my bona fide physician-patient relationship with
the person named in paragraph 2
above, I have:
(a)
discussed with the person the possible health risks and therapeutic or
palliative benefits of the
medical use of marijuana to relieve pain or alleviate symptoms of the
person's condition, based
on information known to me, including, but not limited to, clinical studies or
anecdotal evidence
reported in medical literature or observations or information concerning the use
of marijuana by|
other patients with the same or similar conditions;
(b)
provided the person with my professional opinion concerning the possible balance
of risks
and benefits of the medical use of marijuana to relieve pain or alleviate
symptoms in the person's
particular case; and
(c)
advised the person, on the basis of my knowledge of the person's medical history
and
condition, that the person might benefit from the medical use of marijuana to
relieve pain or|
alleviate symptoms of the person's condition;
(4) The person named in paragraph 2 above disclosed to me that person's medical use of marijuana.
(4) The person named in paragraph 2 above is under my continuing care.
Date: ___________________
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Signature of Physician
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Printed Name of Physician and License Number
_____________________ ___________________ _______________
Street
Town/City State
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Office Telephone Number