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There are 62 clinics in Oklahoma known to be willing & confident to treat ill patients with the newest 'old medicines' coming back to Oklahoma. That's a very small fraction of the entire medical community.
In June the voters strongly approved medical marijuana(cannabis) as a medicine that doctors should be able to utilize at their own discretion, and with oversight from the state physicians boards. Family Practice physicians are especially important in this area of medicine. But those same agencies, licensing boards, medical schools, and associations have failed to provide any clarity to the latest science involving the endocannabinoid system or how to utilize the cannabinoid receptors for therapeutic results.. Until the establishment medical societies step up and show leadership, the people will further diminish holding a high professional respect for that system. For over a decade there has been a growing trend of turning to naturopathic cures and comforts from oils, herbs, extracts, and other non-synthetic treatments. And many are now strong disciples of the idea of getting healthing and wellness through foods, minerals, herbs, and even going so far as removing chlorines and flouride from their water sources. |
New physicians in Oklahoma have no mandatory training or academic studies involving the endocannabinoid system. Only the most progressive and forward-thinking doctors are stepping up to meet the needs of a broad spectrum of patients.
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Some proponents of medical marijuana are now seeking a cooperative effort to bring cannabis treatment education to the physicians of Oklahoma. This will play a crucial role in bringing our board-certified physicians back up to state-of-the-art preparedness for meeting all the health needs of Oklahomans. It will also serve to further establish norms of care so that physicians know where the 'lines are', and avoid irresponsible practices which could and should result in sanctions on their practice privileges.
Another obstacle is the corporate takeover of most of Oklahoma's local clinics. Most physicians (especially in larger cities) are now employees of the huge national hospital chains. those corporate chains are refusing to allow their physicians order treatments with cannabis. It's the old saying; "what folks aren't up on, they're down on." the we see a massive segment of the people seeking treatment at the Veteran's clinics and state medicaid & mental health contractors. These government agencies often cite fear of federal sanctions if they even discuss cannabis medicine treatments.
This podcast by KGOU details many of these issues.
Another obstacle is the corporate takeover of most of Oklahoma's local clinics. Most physicians (especially in larger cities) are now employees of the huge national hospital chains. those corporate chains are refusing to allow their physicians order treatments with cannabis. It's the old saying; "what folks aren't up on, they're down on." the we see a massive segment of the people seeking treatment at the Veteran's clinics and state medicaid & mental health contractors. These government agencies often cite fear of federal sanctions if they even discuss cannabis medicine treatments.
This podcast by KGOU details many of these issues.
