Unfortunately, the law requires you to be physical present for your first doctor visit and to get your initial recognition card from a medically endorsed cannabis store.
“Compassionate care renewal” allows your designated provider to obtain your renewal card at a medically endorsed retail store if your healthcare practitioner determines that renewing your card in person would cause you severe hardship.
After the initial in-person appointment, they may also indicate in your health record that you can renew your authorization with them using telemedicine.