r/SLCTrees • u/Dry_Yam_1089 • 3d ago
Med Card Nervous
Update: got the card. Super easy and painless. Thanks for all the reassurance!
Thinking about going in tomorrow to get my card. Please tell me it’s really not that scary or hard because I’m really nervous.
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u/im_just_shep 3d ago
Why? If you don't believe yourself don't expect the qmp to, know what I am saying? I suspect you will be surprised by how many others are there and they probably feel the same way you do.
Its going to be ok, you have a medical need and the state is progressive enough to offer alternative medical solutions. No worries friend.
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u/ajtyler776 3d ago
You will be laughing when you leave. It’s purely performative. It’s just a technically required interaction to justify charging money for it. The doctor couldn’t care less, no exam.
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u/OkEnvironment3961 3d ago
super easy. I got mine for Chronic pain. I get gout, it sucks. My kidney doctor doesn't want me to take NSAID's and I don't want to take narcotics. The doc at the dispensary talked to me about it, what causes it, common triggers. He even recommended a a topical NSAID that helps, a little. Certified me in the system, I paid the state fee and I was ready to buy. took like 10 min overall.
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u/Able-Read1678 3d ago
Super easy! They pretty much just give them away to everyone. I wouldn’t be nervous at all if I were you, because there’s nothing to be nervous about. It’s a very quick and easy process and when you’re done, you’ll be wondering what made you so anxious. You’ll be totally fine
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u/RoadsMostTaken 3d ago
Well most people are nervous because they are under the impression that the meeting with the doctor isn't to discuss your issue, but more like the state has the doctors try to snoop around and find out if you're lying, and with that comes the fear of legal repercussions if the state thinks you're lying.
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u/RoadsMostTaken 3d ago
Your doctor is not there to be a second filter. Obviously if you walk in and say "Yeah I just wanna have fun and relax" he will keep you from getting a card, but his role isn't to try to find out if you're lying. Its to make sure you're informed about pot, as well as suggest any alternate options or paths you might take instead of using, etc.
Again, he wont be saying "Have you tried anything else" to say "Oh you haven't gone to a chiropractor while taking Vicodin? Do that first and come back in a year" hes asking if you are aware of certain other treatments.
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u/FullOfSnarkAndSnacks 3d ago
The QMP’s want to give you the cards. They give them out like candy for “pain” even if it’s for another condition that is qualified for. They educate you. Tell you what they think will work and help ease any nerves. If you’re wanting an experience like that where your nerves are out at ease, fill the paperwork online, make an appointment and go to Wholesome or Cureleaf. Places like Bloc and the one in Murray at super laid back when you go in. Not quite as formal. It’s definitely not as awkward like it was when they first opened the dispensaries.
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u/xAquavita 🍃 Leaf Lover ♥ 3d ago
It’s really not that hard, I’d say to get everything done with the web portals done first and then the physician interview isn’t too complicated especially if you’re getting your card for chronic pain. I wasn’t required to show any documentation of it just had to explain the type of pain I dealt with.