Section 475B.916 - Prohibition against taking disciplinary action against attending physician.

OR Rev Stat § 475B.916 (2019) (N/A)
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(1) Advising a person diagnosed as having a debilitating medical condition by the attending physician or another physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 about the risks and benefits associated with the medical use of marijuana or that the medical use of marijuana may mitigate the symptoms or effects of the person’s debilitating medical condition, provided that the advice is based on the attending physician’s personal assessment of the person’s medical history and current medical condition; or

(2) Providing the written documentation necessary for issuance or renewal of a registry identification card under ORS 475B.797, provided that the written documentation is based on the attending physician’s personal assessment of the person’s medical history and current medical condition and the attending physician has discussed with the person the potential risks and benefits associated with the medical use of marijuana. [Formerly 475B.483]