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Cannabis Spotlight

Stephanie Fair
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND
PHYSICIAN RELATIONS, DOCMJ

What benefits do you see for
patients throughout
Florida within this space?
I feel confident that Florida has started to
develop incredible programs to not only edu-
cate patients on the benefits of this potential
medicine, but also lead them in the right
direction as far as MMTC products and physi-
cians. DocMJ has started to provide informa-
tional sessions throughout the state to ensure
patients know the benefits of Medical
Cannabis and how they can effectively go about this process. It is so important
for patients to have the right to choose as well as find the best option for their sit-
uation.
What motivates you to be a part of the Cannabis Industry?
What motivates me the most is the opportunity to be a part of such a revolu-
tionary movement throughout Florida. DocMJ has worked hard to make sure that
patients receive the best access they can!

What field are you in within the Cannabis space?
I work with a physician-owned Medical Cannabis practice which specializes in
the recommendation process throughout the state of Florida. We have worked
with over 17,000 qualifying patients throughout Florida and are eager to continue
to teach potential patients how to go about this process in the most beneficial way
possible.

How can people in Florida benefit from the company
you represent?
The process to get your medical cannabis license should be easy and affordable
especially if you know what your qualifying condition is. I hear of many patients
over paying for this process and it seems that many physicians take advantage of
those who are unaware of how to obtain their cards. You want to make sure you
find a physician who you trust, who is aware of how the medications affect your
specific condition and who also makes it simple to receive help throughout the
process. DocMJ provides this for many patients and hopes to continue to do so!
How did you get started within the cannabis industry?
Before Medical Cannabis became legal in 2017, I began working with our
founder Dr. Michael Bruno on ways that we could help patients access this poten-
tial medication as soon as it became legal. I found it hard to ignore the constant
issues I was hearing from people within our communities about how their stan-
dard methods of treatment have failed them and wanted to do anything I could
to help find better ways. We at DocMJ have worked hard to make ways for this
to become possible for many patients. We have a dedicated staff who really push-
es every day to provide the best service we can.
Are you personally a MJ card holder?
I am not currently a card holder. I have yet to see a physician about my condi-
tion but plan to do so very soon. If you are looking to get your card in Florida to
access a dispensary legally, you must provide paperwork stating that your condi-
tion is qualifying and that you have tried all other forms of treatment in which
case nothing has worked for you. Many patients have found that the medications
currently available have replaced the traditional medicine prescribed to them and
we have personally seen the differences within our practice.
Do you see Florida moving forward with recreational
Marijuana/Cannabis and how will that affect your business?
I don't see any immediate plans for recreational within the cannabis space in
Florida but I have noticed many organizations pushing to help patients find the
access they deserve! I am sure there are future plans working in which case
DocMJ will work hard to continually find ways to help patients throughout the
state.

28 July 2018 southfloridahospitalnews.com South Florida Hospital News