Medicinal Cannabis Authorised Prescribers

We’re currently looking for Authorised Prescribers to join Balnce as Telehealth GPs (Full-Time, Part-Time, or Casual). This is an opportunity to support patients seeking medicinal cannabis care in a flexible, fully remote setting.

Eligibility Requirements

• Currently living and practising in Australia
• Authorised Prescriber for Medicinal Cannabis
• Valid AHPRA registration
• Active Prescriber Number (and Provider Number, or willing to get a new referral-only provider number)
• Medical Indemnity Insurance

Regulatory Safeguards for Medicinal Cannabis Prescribers

1. Patient Medical Information Requirements

• Collect detailed personal and treatment-related information before consultation:
• Medical history
• Current medications, including benzodiazepines, antipsychotics, opioids, Suboxone, etc.
• History of side effects from previous treatments

🔍 Ensures proper risk assessment and supports compliance with AHPRA and TGA guidelines.

2. Consent & Treatment Acknowledgments

• Require patient agreement on:
• Attending regular follow-ups
• Disclosure of natural medicine use to other practitioners
• Truthfulness of information supplied
• Monitoring by TGA and RTPM (real-time prescription monitoring) systems

📝 This documentation provides a protective layer for doctors by confirming informed consent and regulatory alignment.

3. Documentation & Supporting Evidence

• Doctors may request:
• Health Summary
• Specialist Clearance Letters
• Pathology reports

📂 Having verified medical documentation on file supports prescribing decisions and shields practitioners from liability.

4. Privacy & Data Handling

• Balnce’s privacy policy is upheld, including:
• Restricting administrative access to medical files
• Patient consent to data use
• Proper disclosure and storage protocols

🔐 Protects practitioners from privacy breaches and ensures ethical patient data management.

5. eScript Cross-Check Protocol

• eScripts may be rejected if matching monitored medicine scripts are already active with another provider.
• Doctors are unaware during consultation; rejections occur post-consultation.

🚫 Adds a compliance safeguard by preventing duplicate or conflicting prescriptions under safe script reporting.

6. Zero-Tolerance & Appointment Protocols

• Clear policies on:
• Verbal abuse toward staff
• Missed appointments and rescheduling
• Communication and reminders via SMS/email

🧭 Reinforces a respectful and professional environment, reducing reputational and legal risk.