
Terminal Illness (Hospice Care/Palliative Care)
A terminal illness is a medical condition that is expected to lead to death within a short period, typically six months or less, as determined by a physician. These illnesses often involve progressive and irreversible deterioration of bodily functions, with no reasonable expectation of recovery. Common examples include advanced stages of cancer, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and certain neurodegenerative diseases.
Effective September 1, 2025, the bill added "terminal illness" as a qualifying condition for medical cannabis access. This means that patients diagnosed with a terminal illness and receiving hospice or palliative care are now eligible to use medical cannabis as part of their treatment plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can medical marijuana help reduce pain for terminally ill patients?
A terminal illness is a medical condition that is expected to lead to death within a short period, typically six months or less, as determined by a physician. These illnesses often involve progressive and irreversible deterioration of bodily functions, with no reasonable expectation of recovery. Common examples include advanced stages of cancer, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and certain neurodegenerative diseases.
Effective September 1, 2025, the bill added "terminal illness" as a qualifying condition for medical cannabis access. This means that patients diagnosed with a terminal illness and receiving hospice or palliative care are now eligible to use medical cannabis as part of their treatment plan.
Can medical marijuana improve appetite and reduce nausea in terminal illness?
A terminal illness is a medical condition that is expected to lead to death within a short period, typically six months or less, as determined by a physician. These illnesses often involve progressive and irreversible deterioration of bodily functions, with no reasonable expectation of recovery. Common examples include advanced stages of cancer, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and certain neurodegenerative diseases.
Effective September 1, 2025, the bill added "terminal illness" as a qualifying condition for medical cannabis access. This means that patients diagnosed with a terminal illness and receiving hospice or palliative care are now eligible to use medical cannabis as part of their treatment plan.
Is medical marijuana safe for terminally ill patients to use alongside other medications?
A terminal illness is a medical condition that is expected to lead to death within a short period, typically six months or less, as determined by a physician. These illnesses often involve progressive and irreversible deterioration of bodily functions, with no reasonable expectation of recovery. Common examples include advanced stages of cancer, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and certain neurodegenerative diseases.
Effective September 1, 2025, the bill added "terminal illness" as a qualifying condition for medical cannabis access. This means that patients diagnosed with a terminal illness and receiving hospice or palliative care are now eligible to use medical cannabis as part of their treatment plan.