Beginning in 2017, West Virginia lawmakers recognized medical marijuana as a valuable treatment for qualifying patients. While people tend to think this means you must be experiencing a specific medical condition, anyone with a terminal illness is eligible to receive medical marijuana in West Virginia.
At West Virginia Marijuana Card, our compassionate team sees you through the process of becoming an official medical marijuana cardholder. We also provide ongoing guidance for using cannabis to enhance every age and stage of your life.
Read on to learn more about how medical marijuana can bring both pain relief and peace to patients experiencing terminal illness in West Virginia.
What is terminal illness?
Rather than being a stand alone diagnosis, terminal illness is a descriptive term given to any condition that’s likely to end a patient’s life within 6 months or less.
A doctor will usually determine that a chronic illness has become terminal when it can no longer be controlled by standard medical treatments. At that point, it will only be a matter of time before a patient’s major organ systems fail and cause death.
Once a patient’s illness is deemed terminal, they will usually begin hospice care. This means that the patient will either enter a medical facility or work with a home health team dedicated to maximizing the quality of the patient’s final days, weeks, or months of life.
How can medical marijuana help patients with terminal illnesses?
Terminally ill patients typically experience anxiety, depression, and extreme physical pain. Sometimes, they are unable to eat without debilitating nausea or to sleep. The most common response to these symptoms is to sedate patients so thoroughly that they also become unable to express any final wishes or to have meaningful interactions with their loved ones.
Medical marijuana offers a variety of powerful cannabinoids that can alleviate anxiety, depression, nausea, and pain. This powerful combination of physical and psychological relief can be the key to allowing terminally ill patients to die with a sense of personal agency, dignity, and peace.
How can terminally ill patients register for a medical marijuana card?
Patients typically live many years with medical conditions prior to receiving a diagnosis of terminal illness.
Many of these conditions, like cancer, qualify for treatment with medical marijuana in West Virginia. In order to receive the benefits of medical marijuana for as long as possible, it pays to go ahead and register for a card long before symptoms have become terminal.
Alternatively, the caregivers of West Virginia patients may also register as medical marijuana cardholders. If a patient has already received a terminal diagnosis, caregiver registration may be the best way to obtain medical marijuana.
Ready to register for your West Virginia medical marijuana card?
Additional stress is the last thing you need when you or your loved one is experiencing a terminal illness.
The team at West Virginia Marijuana Card will guide patients and caregivers through the entire registration process with clarity, efficiency, and compassion.
Give us a call at 877-303-8424, or visit our website, to schedule an appointment and qualify for your West Virginia medical marijuana card today.
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Medical marijuana is increasingly recognized for its role in managing symptoms and improving the quality of life for patients with terminal illnesses. In end-of-life care, it can provide significant relief from pain, nausea, and anxiety. Hospice CNAs at organizations like LifeChoice play a crucial role in administering such compassionate care. LifeChoice is vital in the healthcare system, offering supportive and empathetic services to those facing terminal conditions, ensuring they live their final months with dignity and comfort. The integration of medical marijuana into their care plans exemplifies their commitment to enhancing patient well-being, making challenging times more bearable for both patients and their families.