"The department shall provide the board of medical examiners with the name of any physician who provides a written certification for 39 or more patients within any given calendar year. The board of medical examiners shall review the physician's practices in order to determine whether the practices meet the standard of care. The physician whose practices are under review shall pay the costs of the board's review activities."
§ 16-12-509, MCA
Amended by Laws 2023, Ch. 743,Sec. 7, eff. 5/22/2023.
Mont. Code § 16-12-509
"Adult-use" programs are different than medical programs in many ways. Many patients choose to continue in the medical program in order to maximize product choices, avoid exorbitant taxes and maintain peace-of-mind.
Cancer, glaucoma or positive status for human immunodeficiency virus, or acquired immune deficiency syndrome when the condition or disease results in symptoms that seriously and adversely affect the patient’s health status
Cachexia or wasting syndrome
Severe chronic pain that is persistent pain of severe intensity that significantly interferes with daily activities as documented by the patient's treating physician
Intractable nausea or vomiting
Epilepsy or an intractable seizure disorder
Multiple sclerosis
Crohn’s disease
Painful peripheral neuropathy
A central nervous system disorder resulting in chronic, painful spasticity or muscle spasms
Admittance into hospice care
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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