Only state-licensed physicians registered with the Department of Public Safety can recommend medical marijuana and issue written certifications to qualifying cannabis patients in Hawaii. Qualifying marijuana patients can visit their healthcare providers in person or via telemedicine for consultations.
Yes. Recent changes to the Hawaii Medical Use of Cannabis Act allows licensed physicians to certify their patients for medical cannabis if they believe the patients’ conditions would benefit from medicinal marijuana. If a physician determines that the benefits of medical cannabis outweighs the risks, they would issue a written certification to the patient. Note that minors applying to join Hawaii’s medical cannabis program also need to see their physicians for this certification.
Under Hawaii’s medical marijuana laws, only state-licensed Medical Doctors (MDs), Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs), and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) may recommend medical cannabis. They must hold valid licenses and be registered with the Department of Public Safety to recommend controlled substances.
Yes. Hawaii Medical Cannabis Registry Program provides a list of certified medical practitioners who can issue written certifications to qualifying patients in the state. The Hawaii medical marijuana doctors’ list contains the names, credentials, addresses, and contact information of certified medical marijuana providers in the state.
Patients can begin their search for Hawaii medical marijuana doctors using the Medical Provider Contact list. The list provides licensed physicians' addresses and phone numbers in different parts of the state.
Yes, medical cannabis patients in Hawaii can schedule appointments with their physicians online. Telehealth is convenient and reduces patients' exposure to illnesses. The Hawaii Medical Use of Cannabis Act, Section 329-126b, permits licensed physicians to issue certifications through marijuana telemedicine after initial in-person consultations.
The maximum amount of medical cannabis that Hawaii marijuana doctors may recommend for patients is 4 ounces.