What to expect during your patient evaluation

Excellence

At Bloom Healthcare the patient is the number one priority. From the time you enter the door until the time you leave our space your comfort and experience at the forefront of our minds. Our goal is to provide excellent service and access to knowledgeable doctors who are willing to discuss medicinal cannabis uses with their patients. We want to provide informed consent and appropriate access to medical marijuana in the state of Oklahoma. If the state requires you to pay a doctor to obtain a recommendation; then get your money’s worth. Our doctors are up to date on marijuana research and emerging research regarding the use and efficacy of marijuana for medical uses.

Documentation

Just like when you go to the doctors office for antibiotics or counseling session, seeing a doctor for a medical marijuana recommendation requires paperwork and identification. The identification required by the state can be reviewed here. Our clinic prefers state or federal issued IDs and does not guarantee the acceptance of any other documents for proof of identity.

Privacy

Your privacy is our number one priority. Our scheduling systems and office procedures ensure our continued compliance with HIPPA laws. We offer ample time with the doctor to discuss your specific health concerns and our team is trained to ensure you understand potential drug interactions that can occur with cannabis use. There aren’t waiting rooms full of people overhearing your concerns.

Medical History

Our paperwork may seem like a lot, but establishing a relationship with the patient is serious business. It is important that we obtain a medical history for every patient that includes medical history, current medications, diagnoses, hospitalizations, and social information/drug usage. It is important to understand how cannabis can interact with specific medications and legal/illegal drugs prior to initiating a relationship with cannabis. You do not have to have a diagnoses to obtain a medical marijuana card in the state of Oklahoma. Please be honest with the doctor about how and why you use cannabis products to maximize your time and patient experience.

The Exam

Our team will take your temperature (mostly to make sure we don’t get sick), check your blood pressure, respiration, obtain height, weight, and general health information. It is normal to feel a little stressed when meeting a new doctor. Don’t worry, we are here to help and only bit when bitten. The doctor will review your chart then discuss any health concerns with you and ask if you have any questions about medical marijuana. Suggestions for ingestion methods may be made depending on specific health conditions to facility or maximize efficacy. At this time we are unable to prescribe or recommend specific amounts or strains due to regulations that prevent interstate commerce and medical research; however, we will make every effort to find your resources and solutions for your medical marijuana needs.

OMMA

Upon completion of your evaluation; we will upload your recommendation, picture, proof of identity, proof of residency, and proof of soonercare/medicaid if applicable to the OMMA website. Don’t worry, we will take the picture too. Come ready for a mug shot. Just kidding, but not really. No teeth, no smiles, no medical tubes allowed. For more information about the picture requirements, see here. Luckily for you, this isn’t our first rodeo, so we will help you get it right the first time. The OMMA charges a fee of $104.30 or $22.50 for soonercare and medicaid patients. A copy of the insurance card or confirmation is required by the state to receive the discounted rate of $22.50. After completion of your OMMA application all you need to do it wait for the confirmation email and then when you postman delivers your card, head to your local dispensary.

Follow-Up

Currently medical marijuana cards expire two years or 24 months after they are issued. We will do our best to notify patients when it is time to renew and of course we have discount renewals for repeat patients. At Bloom Healthcare we strive to make the process as easy and painless as possible.