While marijuana telemedicine is not technically allowed in Colorado, an exception has been made recently. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its related lockdown measures, Governor Jared Polis has signed executive orders that specifically allow cannabis telemedicine, albeit temporarily. Marijuana telemedicine was first allowed back in March 2020, with an extension recently made until August 25th. This means that citizens of Colorado who need to get cannabis will be able to get it as telemedicine. Benefits of Marijuana Telemedicine Both doctors and patients can be better protected when cannabis telehealth is taken advantage of. This is the best way to […]

For patients who use medical marijuana to manage everything from nausea associated with chemotherapy treatments to epilepsy or multiple sclerosis, the current quarantine and social distancing rules may get in the way of receiving regular healthcare. Even without these unique situations, telehealth services and online visits provide access to mmj doctors with more comfort and convenience. Benefits of Telemedicine for Cannabis Users For people with conditions helped with medical marijuana, telemedicine services provide more than the convenience of taking time off work or battling traffic on the way to the doctor’s office. Patient undergoing chemotherapy, for example, may experience considerable […]

With people unable to go out due to stay-at-home orders, telemedicine and telehealth visits have skyrocketed in popularity recently. When you read about the following benefits of telemedicine for medical marijuana, you will understand why. Safe Not only do telehealth visits reduce exposure to illnesses, they flat out eliminate it. Think of it a house call, without needing to meet with anyone physically. A medical marijuana telehealth visit is usually done through a secure live video meeting. You can be within the safety, privacy, and comfort of your home and speak with a licensed medical professional. Convenient Telemedicine makes doctor’s […]

Telemedicine appointments have been growing in popularity within the last few years as a replacement for in-person doctor visits. Now that COVID-19 has led to stay-at-home orders all over the country, this virtual form of healthcare has become even more widespread. Not only are telehealth visits an excellent form of delivering traditional healthcare, but they’re also a convenient way to obtain a medical marijuana card. Here are the biggest benefits of telemedicine appointments for obtaining a medical marijuana card: 1. Increased Access To Care Patients who live in rural areas with a limited number of medical marijuana doctors normally have […]

In the Summer of 2015, a small Colorado-based group of trail blazers in the medical cannabis space launched Telerecs.com, Colorado State’s first and only online medical marijuana evaluation platform. Popularity of the service soared. Patients were intrigued by the ease of access; especially those living far away from MMJ evaluation centers or those with debilitating conditions for whom it was difficult to get around in the first place. Each day, more and more patients were flocking to the platform with virtually zero advertising; word of mouth alone drove the popularity and immediately proved the concept that this completely unmet demand […]