Those who wish to become a medical marijuana patient in Washington must be a resident of the state, have a qualifying medical condition, and obtain a Medical Marijuana Authorization form from a healthcare practitioner. This form must be printed on tamper proof prescription paper. Qualifying patients who believe they would benefit from the use of medical marijuana may see any of the following types of healthcare practitioners licensed in Washington:
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Medical doctor (MD)
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Physician assistant (PA)
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Osteopathic physician (DO)
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Osteopathic physician assistant (DOA)
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Naturopathic physician
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Advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP)
Patients younger than 18 must have a parent or guardian who participates in the treatment and agrees to the medical use of marijuana by the minor along the guidelines specified by state law.
Both the minor and parent or guardian must be entered in the state’s medical marijuana authorization database and hold a recognition card.