Physicians Say the Investigations Are Politically Motivated.

California physician Philip Denney, MD, figures a complaint will be filed against him someday for recommending medical marijuana to patients.

"They'll make something up sooner or later, and I'll have to deal with them," said Dr. Denney, who in February started a southern California practice dedicated to medical marijuana evaluations.

Dr. Denney isn't alone in his belief. Other California physicians as well as at least one in Oregon who recommend medical marijuana say they are being persecuted by medical boards because of the practice.

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