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- Overall, we rate North Carolina Marijuana Doctors as pro-science in their approach. The content is supported by reputable sources. However, the lack of transparency concerning ownership and funding is a notable issue for readers seeking comprehensive background information and context.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: PRO-SCIENCE
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
North Carolina Marijuana Doctors aims to help North Carolina residents access medical marijuana. They provide a straightforward process for obtaining medical marijuana cards, which includes medical evaluations and certificate issuance. Their sister company, CannabisMD TeleMed, is an online platform that connects patients with healthcare providers to facilitate medical marijuana evaluations in Virginia and offers online medical marijuana evaluation appointments.
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Funded by / Ownership
North Carolina Marijuana Doctors state they are part of the North Carolina Medical Coalition. However, their website does not provide specific details about ownership and funding. Similarly, their sister company, CannabisMD TeleMed, does not disclose explicit ownership or funding information. North Carolina Marijuana Doctors generates revenue through fees for medical marijuana evaluation appointments. They offer discounts for pre-registration and a money-back guarantee if the patient does not receive their certificate. Specific fee details are not provided on the website.
Analysis / Bias
North Carolina Marijuana Doctors predominantly promote the use of medical marijuana for various qualifying conditions. The website highlights conditions such as multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, Crohn’s disease, cancer, and PTSD, focusing on the potential benefits of medical marijuana in relieving symptoms.
The stance is pro-medical marijuana, focusing on positive outcomes and advocating for its medical use. The information provided is often supported by references to credible sources. For instance, their information on epilepsy and medical marijuana treatment references studies and approvals by the FDA, data from Epilepsy.com, and the World Health Organization (WHO). Similarly, their discussion on multiple sclerosis and marijuana treatment includes references to studies found on NCBI, the Mayo Clinic, Healthline, and research published in PhytoKeys.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate North Carolina Marijuana Doctors as pro-science in their approach. The content is supported by reputable sources. However, the lack of transparency concerning ownership and funding is a notable issue for readers seeking comprehensive background information and context. (M. Huitsing 06/24/2024)
Source: https://www.northcarolinamarijuanadoctors.com/
Last Updated on June 24, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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