CA AB1954

Prohibits physicians from automatically denying treatment or medication to qualified patients based solely on a positive THC drug screen or report of medical cannabis use without conducting a case-by-case evaluation first

Requires physicians to determine whether the patient's medical cannabis use is "medically significant" to the proposed treatment or medication before denying care

Specifies that medical cannabis recommended by a licensed physician shall not be considered an illicit substance in the patient evaluation

Protects physicians from punishment or loss of privileges for administering treatment or medication to qualified patients under these requirements, consistent with standard of care

Defines "qualified patient" according to Health and Safety Code Section 11362.7 and "medically significant" to include clinical determinations regarding contraindications, treatment effectiveness, and clinical appropriateness