The new rules for the Medical Cannabis Program mean the forms provided must also change. You should begin using the revised Medical Cannabis Patient Application and Medical Cannabis Personal Production Application, along with the Medical Cannabis Patient Info Change or Card Replacement forms now.The new forms have the statement ârevised 2/27/15â at the bottom of each page.ome of the notable changes include: 1  Only one signature is required for each condition. 2  Any medical practitioner licensed to practice in the State of New Mexico and who may prescribe and administer controlled substances may sign the medical certification.
A DEXA scan is a test that measures bone mineral density. Short for dual-energy X-ray absorption, the DEXA scan helps your doctor evaluate bone health and determine the likelihood of osteoporosis or bone fractures. This scan can also help detect if cancer has metastasized, or spread, to the bones.
Osteoporosis Screening Discussion. Your doctorâs first step in screening you for osteoporosis will be to find out about your risk for the disease: He will talk to you about your personal health history and any family history of osteoporosis.When you visit your doctor, you should be ready to answer these kinds of questions:his is a machine that measures the bone mineral density (BMD) of your spine and your hips. The DEXA test is brief and painless, and involves lying flat for a few minutes while a wand-shaped device takes readings of your BMD from above.