PHOENIX, March 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Patients seeking a physician recommendation for medical marijuana can now schedule an appointment and be seen by a doctor while attending the Green Relief Medical Marijuana Convention and Expo (www.GreenReliefExpo.com) at the Renaissance Hotel in Glendale, April 14-16, 2011. Physicians will provide confidential examinations and evaluations for a $200 fee that includes entry to the event for that day.

Green Relief Expo is Arizona's first and only medical convention focused on educating business owners, patients, doctors, dispensary applicants and caregivers. The doctors at Medical Marijuana Certifications will conduct all patient evaluations for the event.

"AzDHS final guidelines are set to be released at the end of this month and the Green Relief Expo will provide the largest opportunity for patients to receive a medical marijuana recommendation," said Lisa Wolfe, co-founder for Green Relief Expo.

Appointments will be scheduled from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 14; from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 15, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 16.

"Additionally, physicians will review medical records and determine if patients qualify under the new guidelines. We want to make it affordable and convenient for patients seeking help for their debilitating medical conditions," said Wolfe.

Patients will be required to:

• Register online as an attendee immediately at www.GreenReliefExpo.com and follow the registration process to pay the $200 fee online.
• Provide contact information to schedule appointments within 48 hours of registration and be advised on required documentation.

For more information visit www.GreenReliefExpo.com

About Green Relief Medical Marijuana Convention & Expo

Green Relief Medical Marijuana Convention & Expo offers several educational seminar tracks targeted to ease, comfort, alleviate and facilitate each attendee's needs. This signature event offers the first of its kind in Arizona to educate and inform patients, health care providers and inspire businesses and entrepreneurs to the advantages of including medical marijuana in expanding their business plans.

About Medical Marijuana Certifications

Medical Marijuana Certifications contracts with experienced licensed physicians who help people with their in-person physicals and medical record reviews, which are required by law, in order to receive the physician certification necessary to obtain a medical marijuana ID card in the State of Arizona.

SOURCE Green Relief Expo