tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521260396438706750.comments2020-06-17T07:55:01.436-07:00Dr. Frank Lucido's Blog: Everyone's Entitled to My OpinionFrank H. Lucido M.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04109025503074326999noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521260396438706750.post-76048457573240369982019-08-20T10:26:47.680-07:002019-08-20T10:26:47.680-07:008/20/19 curren link to Medical Board's stateme...8/20/19 curren link to Medical Board's statement on Medical Cannabis: <br />https://www.mbc.ca.gov/Licensees/Prescribing/Cannabis.aspxFrank H. Lucido M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04109025503074326999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521260396438706750.post-11981564700158354482011-03-23T17:53:44.440-07:002011-03-23T17:53:44.440-07:00Below is the email message I sent on 9/11/09 which...Below is the email message I sent on 9/11/09 which prompted the response above.<br />FL<br /><br />Medical Board of California:<br />I have a question about non-profits.<br />My understanding, is that, in California, it is illegal for a non-physician to hire physicians.<br /><br />I wrote a piece for O'Shaughnessy's last year reporting on the MBC decision:<br />(To be published in the upcoming Winter 2008 issue of O’Shaughnessy’s; Prior issues online at:http://www.ccrmg.org/journal.html)<br />Board Makes Mikuriya Ruling "Precedential"<br /><br />Entire article linked at end of this email.<br />In this article, I made the statement that, in California, it is illegal for a non-physician to hire physicians.<br />and got the following response (also below) from a lay-owner of a chain of clinics.<br /><br />So what is the rule, and under what circumstances can this lay-ownership ban be ignored?<br />I am not out to get anyone in trouble, but want a level playing field.<br /><br />Thanks!<br />Frank Lucido<br /><br />Frank H. Lucido MD<br />Family Practice since 1979<br />Medical Cannabis Consultation<br />Expert Witness<br />2300 Durant Avenue<br />Berkeley Ca 94704<br />510.848.0958 (by appointment only)<br />www.DrFrankLucido.com <br />(formerly MedicalBoardWatch.com)<br />www.AIMLegal.org <br />www.DrFrankLucido.blogspot.com<br /><br /><br /><br />On Jan 31, 2008, at 5:03 PM, xxxxxx wrote:<br />Dr. Lucido,<br /><br />First, I would like to thank you for your work and deedication to patient care. I have read your articles in O'Shaunassey's and found them useful and informative.<br /><br /><br />I run xxxxxxx with offices in xxxxxxxx. We do not work with any dispensaries in any state. We do not refer patients to dispensaries, nor do we dispense cannabis ourselves at all. Our website is xxxxxxx for more info.<br /><br />We do not schedule patients without documentation from another MD or DO of an existing qualifying condition. We have an extensive questionaire, based on the one developed in CA by CCRMG physicians. We have an 8 stage process we follow when patients come to our clinic.<br />.......<br />.......<br /><br /><br />I do not consider our clinics to be "mills" and we strive to provide quality care. We are a nonprofit organization.<br /><br />Upon consulation with the California Medical Board last year, as we were preparing to open our first clinic in California, the Board told me that nonprofit corporations are excempt from the physician ownership requirement. Nonprofits can own a medical facility and employ physicians legally in the state of California. FYI...<br /><br />Thanks again for your work.<br /><br />Best regards,<br />xxxxxx<br /><br /><br />----- Original Message ----<br />From: Frank Lucido MD <br />To: "Frank Lucido, MD" <br />Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 9:56:54 PM<br />Subject: MedBoardWatch: Medical Board Makes Mikuriya Ruling "Precedential"<br /><br />Board Makes Mikuriya Ruling "Precedential"<br /><br />By Frank Lucido<br />http://www.drfranklucido.com/pages/newsletter-jan-feb-2008.phpFrank H. Lucido M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04109025503074326999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521260396438706750.post-48189705678514375882010-10-17T20:43:47.948-07:002010-10-17T20:43:47.948-07:00I Was there when you told Ken Estes not to Claim Y...I Was there when you told Ken Estes not to Claim You wre his Personal doctor.Kens Ethics have been an Issue for everyone who worked with him.He is now Complaining when people like me tell the story of an employer who never payed any proper taxes even if he had the Chance and treated employees as volunteers after promising the world.<br /><br />I still giggle when I remember you cooling his Heels in 2000.<br /><br />He made Promises and Tried to use Doctors.Frank Lucido did not Play his game.You were rather nice aout it.Dr Tod DR Mike and so many dedicated Ethical Doctore have been an inspiration and have lead the way to set the standards of Ethics.<br /><br />Just look at The Real Pioneers who are the True Players like Richard ,Jeff ,Duncan,Steve De Angelo,Dale ad Ed and many Other who take that Path.<br /><br />They will be the Strength that wins in the end and the Feds will Capitulate.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16642682628866880957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521260396438706750.post-43255248088437859242010-04-04T13:03:54.304-07:002010-04-04T13:03:54.304-07:00Being one of your patients, I know from the bottom...Being one of your patients, I know from the bottom of my heart, that Medical Cannabis has almost completely stopped my tremers. <br /><br />I also found other health problems were being helped and I have been able to QUIT taking 6 of the medications (of 18) and my diabetes is under control and requires no more meds. The PAIN is less with usage.<br /><br />PLEASE TELL ALL ITS THE CBDs, THAT MAKES IT TRULY REAL MEDICINE!!!!<br /><br />YOU CHANGED MY LIFE. TIMOTHY j.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521260396438706750.post-18060643331178386412009-12-27T17:37:04.630-08:002009-12-27T17:37:04.630-08:00Michael, thanks!
I remember you from DPA Conferen...Michael, thanks!<br />I remember you from DPA Conference in Albuquerque last month!<br />FrankFrank H. Lucido M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04109025503074326999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521260396438706750.post-53528927626893202112009-12-26T11:05:22.224-08:002009-12-26T11:05:22.224-08:00thanks, Michael!
Have we met?
Frankthanks, Michael!<br />Have we met?<br />FrankFrank H. Lucido M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04109025503074326999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521260396438706750.post-36746809816161253352009-12-25T17:34:15.576-08:002009-12-25T17:34:15.576-08:00Congratulations - a richly deserved recognition. ...Congratulations - a richly deserved recognition. All the best for the new year.michael tewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03270429900172816847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521260396438706750.post-71952013440094571822009-11-30T08:50:01.097-08:002009-11-30T08:50:01.097-08:00I would not use my old-style Volcano around oxygen...I would not use my old-style Volcano around oxygen, as its bimetallic thermostat makes sparks on closing and opening. I presume the new digital models are all solid-state controlled, and could possibly pass hospital-grade certification.<br /><br />I brought a filled Volcano balloon in to a hospital patient one time, having filled it up in the parking structure via 12 volt inverter.<br /><br />Thankfully Angel is back home now, where such considerations are now academic!<br /><br />-Richard Steeb, San Josersteebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01753788298687819535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521260396438706750.post-23882446698373499722009-10-09T11:12:12.202-07:002009-10-09T11:12:12.202-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Frank H. Lucido M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04109025503074326999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521260396438706750.post-81045830197182989362009-09-29T12:03:07.657-07:002009-09-29T12:03:07.657-07:00A Call to Ethics – and A Call for Support from Fra...A Call to Ethics – and A Call for Support from Frank Lucido, MD<br /><br />Friends and supporters,<br /><br />I posted this piece on my blog: Open Letter to Oaksterdam University by Frank H. Lucido, MD. The complete text is posted at: http://drfranklucido.blogspot.com/2009/08/open-letter-to-oaksterdam-university-by.html <br />I first read the open letter to Richard Lee, personally, to make sure he heard the respect and love I intended. Then I read it at the East Bay Activists’ meeting on August 20, 2009 at Oaksterdam University's Student Union.<br /><br />I got many compliments for my ethical stand. But compliments are NOT what I am looking for or needing. If you want to support my stand as an ethical practitioner please do the following very simple and very important things:<br /> <br />1. Please subscribe to the RSS feed of my blog and read the 12-15 posts I have made in the past year. My posts have valuable information about the medical ethics of providing appropriate consultations for medical marijuana. And, you’ll learn about my monthly teaching event.<br /><br />2. Please pledge to support practitioners, like myself, with the best ethics. Specifically, please refer your friends and family to my cannabis practice.<br /><br />3. Please refer your family and friends to my Family/General Practice.<br /><br />PLEASE NOTE:<br />As a Family Practice physician with thirty years of experience, over 12 years experience in the medical cannabis field and with my experience as an expert witness in malpractice cases, I bring a unique blend of skills to my primary care practice and medical-legal consulting practice.<br /><br />Unfortunately, I have gone hundreds of thousands of dollars into debt keeping the practice going when it could have been more lucrative to do only cannabis evaluations. <br />I chose to continue my primary care practice, while sub-specializing as an expert in medical cannabis. These two areas have been complementary, allowing me to speak more confidently about the practice of medicine and medical ethics.<br /><br />“Health care insurance” is not the same as “health care”. Health Care INSURANCE costs hundreds of dollars a MONTH IF you can get it. Seeing a doctor with thirty years experience – like me – is relatively inexpensive: hundreds of dollars a YEAR.<br /><br />My non-industry stand and commitment to avoid unethical deals with purveyors of this important medicine has created a financial burden for my practice, despite it being the right thing to do. <br /><br />So, again, please support my ethical stand by referring friends and family to my practice. <br /><br />Thank you for your support! <br /><br />Peace and health – and much love,<br />Frank Lucido MDFrank H. Lucido M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04109025503074326999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521260396438706750.post-14548283729375547212009-08-22T20:43:15.559-07:002009-08-22T20:43:15.559-07:00Thanks for entitling me to your opinion. I apprec...Thanks for entitling me to your opinion. I appreciate you thoughtful writing.<br />Craig XAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521260396438706750.post-81117924224913266542009-06-03T13:15:59.855-07:002009-06-03T13:15:59.855-07:00I hope your work reaches all the way to Virginia! ...I hope your work reaches all the way to Virginia! Thank you for keeping my spirits up, Dr. Frank!!!Chris Bagdonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521260396438706750.post-73271474645343384222009-04-23T09:56:00.000-07:002009-04-23T09:56:00.000-07:00Have you had any experience with Cadaver Kidney Tr...Have you had any experience with Cadaver Kidney Transplant recipients?<br />I have had mine for almost 22 years, with 13 of those years on no immunosuppressives or medications only Cannibus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521260396438706750.post-46077548441130046542009-04-10T17:12:39.565-07:002009-04-10T17:12:39.565-07:00Dear Dr, Lucido,All that I have to say is this: Th...Dear Dr, Lucido,<BR/><BR/>All that I have to say is this: The evidence and studies are in the public eye - The medical uses for cannabis are valid and multiple.<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/>Phil Halfhill,AAS,BASS,Psychosocial Rehabilitation SpecialistAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521260396438706750.post-30984609863772216792009-04-04T11:08:26.045-07:002009-04-04T11:08:26.045-07:00Kudos Frank! A great idea whose time is NOW!Kudos Frank! A great idea whose time is NOW!Jessicahttp://www.cannassist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521260396438706750.post-28753416371380763292009-04-02T17:03:42.830-07:002009-04-02T17:03:42.830-07:00thank you for being here!thank you for being here!mickey garzanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521260396438706750.post-28386411632167842052009-03-26T12:51:00.000-07:002009-03-26T12:51:00.000-07:00I have been a patient of Dr. Lucido for over 25 ye...I have been a patient of Dr. Lucido for over 25 years for general practice and other services. I would love to attend the party on April 25. Congratulations!waterwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12996755151081445579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521260396438706750.post-40843651664265831572009-03-15T05:57:00.000-07:002009-03-15T05:57:00.000-07:00Frank,You were my doctor from around 1981-88 and t...Frank,<BR/><BR/>You were my doctor from around 1981-88 and then you were my parents' doctor. You were easily the BEST DOCTOR I'VE EVER HAD. You performed minor surgery in that delightful OR that was in that delightful house and you always reassured my fears when I came to you with some unexplained whatever.<BR/><BR/>If you remember, in this period Betsy Reid was your assistant, and maybe Mary was the receptionist? It made "Going To The Doctor" a real pleasure.<BR/><BR/>It's very good to see that you're still around and I wish you very well from here in Montreal. It would be great to come to your office and . . . well, I don't smoke any more, but a beer would be great.<BR/><BR/>Over the years you really were the best doctor I've ever had and I swear, at the age of 51, I STILL want to come see you.<BR/><BR/>Take care<BR/><BR/>Nick <BR/><BR/>(Nicholas Robinson) nick@montrealfood.comChefNickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506706291656673082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521260396438706750.post-61838646642779566232008-11-19T12:11:27.900-08:002008-11-19T12:11:27.900-08:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521260396438706750.post-40187513712830501372008-10-30T09:13:00.000-07:002008-10-30T09:13:00.000-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01172714626099225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521260396438706750.post-24718179156368785742008-08-17T20:35:00.000-07:002008-08-17T20:35:00.000-07:00Fox News is a tough venue! Thanks for doing it. ...Fox News is a tough venue! Thanks for doing it. -DanielleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521260396438706750.post-65642166426243257542008-08-01T12:19:41.106-07:002008-08-01T12:19:41.106-07:00Glad to hear you're on the mend. Always remember ...Glad to hear you're on the mend. Always remember that the hardest thing about riding is the ground! I can attest to the fact that the ground is harder now than it was 30 years ago. I hope this doesn't keep you from riding in the future!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your untiring work for the patients of this state!<BR/><BR/>Take care, Dawn EvangoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521260396438706750.post-22005052446142733472008-07-30T06:51:00.000-07:002008-07-30T06:51:00.000-07:00I have sympathy for your pain. I broke ribs 5 &...I have sympathy for your pain. I broke ribs 5 & 6, just a few inches from my spine, almost three weeks ago when I fell off a ladder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521260396438706750.post-51647456548416691362008-07-22T07:54:00.000-07:002008-07-22T07:54:00.000-07:00I didn't realize how painful the broken ribs were....I didn't realize how painful the broken ribs were. Glad to hear the healing is going well.<BR/><BR/>BGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com