Medical Practitioner Questions - Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program

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. /li>

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.