Ten questions to ask before you pay a clinic

Before you hand over money

A clinic's website tells you what it wants you to know. These questions help you learn the rest.

1. Is the clinic licensed or registered? Ask for the number and find it on the regulator's own site.
2. Who will I see? Their profession, registration and whether they are the person who will follow up.
3. What does the first appointment cost? And what is included?
4. What does follow-up cost? Many costs are in the second visit, not the first.
5. What happens if I am not eligible? Is any fee refunded?
6. Which products can I be given, and where from?
7. Are there ongoing charges such as membership or renewals?
8. How is my data stored and who can see it?
9. Can I get my records? You should be able to.
10. What is the complaints route? Ask for it in writing.

Warning signs

• Guaranteed approval.
• Pressure to pay today.
• No named practitioner.
• Claims that cannabis will cure a condition.

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