Medical Practitioner Questions

Medical Practitioner Questions

  • Registered physicians, osteopaths, and advanced practice registered nurses ("APRNs") who are first authorized by their respective licensing board.

  • Physicians, osteopaths, and APRNs will need to apply to the same state licensing board that issued their professional practice license.

  • ​They must have a bona fide practitioner-patient relationship with the patient and either diagnosed, or confirmed the diagnosis of, the patient with a qualifying medical condition and confirmed that the patient could benefit from the use of medical cannabis.
  • Practitioners must also explain to patients the possible risks and side effects associated with medical cannabis use.
  • If the patient is under the age of 18 the practitioner must also consult with the patient's parent or guardian about risks and obtain consent to treat. 

  • A bona fide practitioner-patient relationship is defined in KRS 218B.010(1) and requires an initial in-person examination and assessment of a patient's medical history and current medical condition among other requirements. The ongoing relationship can be maintained via telehealth.

  • Yes.​ 
  • The Kentucky Board of Nursing filed their regulation regarding written certifications for medical cannabis, which you can find here​.
  • The Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure filed their regulation regarding written certifications for medical cannabis, which you can find here

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