This requirement is questionable, since there is nothing in state or federal law banning the purchase of marijuana, medical or otherwise, from any source (the law bans possession, not purchase, and possession is protected under Prop. 215).
docÂ·tor (dÅkâ²tÉr) n. 1. a. A person who is licensed to practice medicine and has trained at a school of medicine or a school of osteopathic medicine; a physician. b. Any of certain other healthcare professionals, such as a dentist, optometrist, chiropractor, podiatrist, or veterinarian.
A medical doctor (also called a physician) is a person who practices medicine to treat illness and injuries. Medical doctors go to medical school to be trained. They usually hold a college degree in medicine. Medical doctors used to make house calls to treat patients at home.