Patients in Ohio use medical telemedicine services to access medical marijuana doctors in the state. This is not possible in all states, but it does offer several important benefits that provide a significant advantage for patients.
Convenience
The most obvious benefit for patients is the ability to meet with a medical marijuana doctor from the comfort of their own home, office, or any other location within the state. The patient does not have to worry about driving to the medical marijuana doctor’s office for an in-person appointment for either their initial appointment or the follow-up appointments in the future.
Comfort
Patients who are not able to travel, or those who do not have transportation, will still have access to their medical marijuana doctor. They can use their phone, laptop, or computer with a webcam to virtually attend the medical telemedicine appointment in Ohio.
Patients in Ohio with chronic pain, physical injuries, or with other medical or psychological conditions can also stay comfortably in their homes throughout the appointment. It is also a benefit for elderly patients who may have greater difficulty in arranging transportation and traveling.
Ease of Scheduling
Medical telemedicine appointments are scheduled throughout the day, allowing the patient to choose a time and date that works with their busy schedule. The patient must submit all requested documents in advance of the appointment, and these are typically available from the primary care physician or specialist. Most medical marijuana doctors require this information at least 24 to 48 hours before the scheduled telemedicine appointment.