Medical Cannabis Education

Dr. Lynch offers education on cannabis as medicine within the broader practice of herbalism. By integrating cannabis into clinical herbalism, he highlights both the diversity of herbal medicine and the unique healing potential of cannabis when used alongside other herbs.

Schedule an appointment to learn more about medical cannabis and a clinical herbal approach.

Medical Cannabis Authorizations

Dr. Lynch may write medical cannabis authorizations during visits for treatment of approved conditions. This occurs alongside a broader treatment plan recommended during patient appointments.

Qualifying conditions for medical cannabis authorization in Washington State include:

  • Cancer

  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

  • Epilepsy or other seizure disorders

  • Spasticity disorders

  • Intractable pain: Pain that is not relieved by standard medical treatments and medications (please be prepared to review this in office).

  • Glaucoma: Increased intraocular pressure that is not relieved by standard medical treatments.

  • Crohn's disease: With debilitating symptoms unrelieved by standard treatments.

  • Hepatitis C: With debilitating nausea or intractable pain unrelieved by standard treatments.

  • Chronic renal failure requiring hemodialysis.

  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - must have documentation of diagnosis from a mental health professional.

  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

  • Diseases resulting in:

    • Nausea

    • Vomiting

    • Wasting (cachexia)

    • Appetite loss

    • Cramping

    • Seizures

    • Muscle spasms

    • These symptoms must be unrelieved by standard medical treatments.

  • Terminal illness: With a life expectancy of less than 12 months. 

Please review the resources below to learn more about medical cannabis authorization:

This information is also available on the Washington State Department of Health website.