Thousands of Missouri residents have received certification cards for medical marijuana, and dispensaries are gearing up to begin sales of the product later this year, likely in the spring.
Physicians have the ability to prescribe medical marijuana to patients via the state’s certification form, although they are not obligated to do so.
On Friday's St. Louis on the Air, host Sarah Fenske spoke with two physicians, who are also sisters, to get a sense of why they react differently when patients request their signatures on medical marijuana certification forms.
Dr. Mimi Vo is a physician and board member of the Missouri Medical Cannabis Trade Association as well as the Society of Cannabis Clinicians. Dr. Mai Vo is a nephrologist and assistant professor at St. Louis University Hospital.
“St. Louis on the Air” brings you the stories of St. Louis and the people who live, work and create in our region. The show is hosted by Sarah Fenske and produced by Alex Heuer, Emily Woodbury, Evie Hemphill and Lara Hamdan. The engineer is Aaron Doerr, and production assistance is provided by Charlie McDonald.
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