Florida EXTENDS DOH Allowing Telemedicine for Medical Marijuana During COVID-19 2020
Dr. Ross Glider
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March 27th, 2020
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06/01/2020: Florida’s Surgeon General, Dr. Scott A. Rivkees has extended Telemedicine for medical marijuana re-certifications through June 30th, 2020. Renew your recommendation over the phone today! Schedule your Telemedicine follow-up exam at gtcwebdev9.com/ or call (888) 908.0143. UPDATED
05/12/2020: Florida’s Surgeon General, Dr. Scott A. Rivkees has extended Telemedicine for medical marijuana re-certifications through May 31st, 2020. Renew your recommendation over the phone today! Schedule your Telemedicine follow-up exam at gtcwebdev9.com/ or call (888) 908.0143. Florida DOH Allowing Telemedicine for Medical Marijuana During COVID-192020In light of COVID-19, on March 16, 2020, Emergency Order 20-002 went into effect. This Emergency Order issued by the Florida Department of Health is temporarily allowing Florida medical marijuana patients to complete follow-up visits through Telemedicine. This means patients can be re-certified for another 7 months by their medical marijuana physician without having to leave home. The Emergency Order is only good for 30 days, unless extended by the DOH. Meaning, at this time, physicians will not be able to use Telemedicine for follow-up exams after April 15, 2020. Physicians cannot use Telemedicine for initial visits, as this Emergency Order applies to existing patients only. Patients must schedule their Telemedicine follow-up exam with their current medical marijuana physician.Dr. Marissa Magsino, M.D. of DocMJ says, “Telemedicine is bridging the frontier of providing medical care to reach out to patients during these challenging times. Patients are grateful for continuity of care.” Dr. Landau of DocMJ also adds, “I just completed my first week of Telemedicine appointments and was pleased with DocMJ’s seamless transition from office appointments. Patients have the ability to renew their recommendations from the comfort of their home without risking exposure to the coronavirus which is paramount since so many are compromised due to underlying medical conditions. Simply call DocMJ or schedule an appointment online and then follow the instructions that will be given to you in an email.”How Does it Work?In order to complete a Telemedicine follow-up exam with your physician, you will need to have good internet service on the device you will be using and the device must have a camera and a microphone. If you do not have a computer, laptop or tablet, you may use a smartphone (iPhone or Android). You also need to be in a quiet place with little to no feedback or background noise and sign on about 3 minutes before your scheduled visit time to wait for your doctor.Telemedicine follow-up exams can be scheduled through our online booking system or over the phone with a Patient Care Coordinator at (888) 908.0143. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook to stay up-to-date on COVID-19 and Telemedicine exams. https://mmuregistry.flhealth.gov/
Dr. Glider is a board certified Internal Medicine Specialist. He received his Florida Medical Marijuana Physicians Certification in 2017 and was one of the first recommending physicians with DocMJ. In addition to medical marijuana recommendations, Dr. Glider continues to practice Internal and Geriatric Medicine in private practice. Additionally, he serves as Medical Director for a home health company, supervising and educating staff, as well as supervising an advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners for a transitional care program.
Dr. Glider graduated from the College of Osteopathic Medicine & Surgery in Des Moines, IA and completed his residency at Saddlebrook General Hospital in Saddlebrook, NJ. He has received several honors and awards throughout his professional career, including a City of Des Moines Merit Award and a Chamber of Commerce Award (Port St. Lucie, FL). Dr. Glider is an experienced and caring physician who is loved and respected by his peers and his patients.
