This article was originally published on the Marijuana Patients Organization site on October 7, 2006.

Just ask.

Speaking to your regular physician should not be an uncomfortable situation for you. After all it is your well being we are discussing, and if your physician is uncomfortable about the dialogue, remind him that your health trumps his or her comfort level.

Not all physicians feel comfortable with marijuana or may not be allowed to advise patients due to restrictions with their hospital or medical network. There are several doctors that specialize in medical marijuana and can prescribe marijuana, but the conversation should start with your primary physician.

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