6 hours ago As a result of this decision, physicians can safely discuss cannabis with their patients and certify patients for its use. They cannot, however, prescribe it, as marijuana is still seen as a schedule 1 controlled substance in the eyes of the federal government. >> Go To The Portal
You'll be fine. Be honest with your doctor and prepare for less-than-positive responses. Even if your doctor responds with disdain, you have a right to confidentiality and a right to receive medical care with all of the factors in mind.
Your doctor is required to keep anything you tell them private. They aren't allowed to report you to the police if you're doing illegal drugs. If you're a minor and don't want your parents to find out what you share with your doctor, ask if they will keep it confidential.
If you don't tell your anesthesiologist how much marijuana you smoke, he or she may underestimate how much anesthesia will be needed for you to "go to sleep" and stay asleep during your procedure.
Obstetricians say it's critical that providers start asking women explicitly about marijuana use in pregnancy, because many women don't consider marijuana a drug and won't disclose using it when a provider asks broadly about drug use or smoking.
The 10 Worst Things Patients Can Say to PhysiciansAnything that is not 100 percent truthful. ... Anything condescending, loud, hostile, or sarcastic. ... Anything related to your health care when we are off the clock. ... Complaining about other doctors. ... Anything that is a huge overreaction.More items...•
A: Your doctor will keep the details of what you talk about private, or confidential. The only times when your doctor cannot honor your privacy is when someone is hurting you or you are going to hurt yourself or someone else.
Some physicians will routinely order a urine drug screen (UDS) the morning of surgery and subsequently delay or cancel a cocaine-positive patient due to the concern for intra-operative hemodynamic instability, myocardial ischemia, and/or acute cerebrovascular stroke.
It is not a good idea to undergo surgery or an endoscopy while under the influence of marijuana. If possible, stop using marijuana at least 72 hours before a scheduled colonoscopy, surgery or other medical procedure requiring anesthesia or sedation.
Why is it important to stop smoking before surgery? If you smoke, your heart and lungs don't work as well as they should. You may have breathing problems during or after surgery, and you are at greater risk of developing pneumonia.
Yes, your doctor can tell if you smoke occasionally by looking at medical tests that can detect nicotine in your blood, saliva, urine and hair. When you smoke or get exposed to secondhand smoke, the nicotine you inhale gets absorbed into your blood.
Medical tests can detect nicotine in people's urine, blood, saliva, hair, and nails. Nicotine is the addictive substance in tobacco, cigarettes, and vapes or e-cigarettes. When someone smokes a cigarette, their body absorbs up to 90 percent of the nicotine.
Absolutely. It's important for your doctor to know all of your medical history, including any prescription or recreational drugs. Some illicit drugs can interact with medications.