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Why a distinct medical stream is necessary to support patients using cannabis for medical purposes

open access: yesJournal of Cannabis Research, 2023
Background Since 2001, Canadians have been able to obtain cannabis for medical purposes, initially through the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR).
Cecilia Costiniuk   +11 more
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UK Medical Cannabis Registry palliative care patients cohort: initial experience and outcomes

open access: yesJournal of Cannabis Research, 2022
Introduction Palliative care aims to improve quality of life through optimal symptom control and pain management. Cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) have a proven role in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. However, there is
Devaki Nimalan   +13 more
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Attitudes and beliefs of medical students on cannabis in Hong Kong

open access: yesComplementary Therapies in Medicine, 2022
Background: To assess Hong Kong medical students’ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs on cannabis and its future legal reform. Methods: A cross-sectional anonymous online survey were sent from 1st December 2018 to 31st August 2020 to all medical students ...
Albert Kar-Kin Chung   +2 more
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Reasonable access: important characteristics and perceived quality of legal and illegal sources of cannabis for medical purposes in Canada

open access: yesJournal of Cannabis Research, 2023
Background Throughout the past two decades of legal medical cannabis in Canada, individuals have experienced challenges related to accessing legal sources of cannabis for medical purposes. The objective of our study was to examine the sources of cannabis
N. Rielle Capler   +3 more
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Evaluating the Supporting Evidence of Medical Cannabis Claims Made on Clinic Websites: Cross-Sectional Study

open access: yesJournal of Medical Internet Research, 2023
BackgroundSince the legalization of medical cannabis in Canada in 2013, prescription of cannabis for medical purposes has become commonplace and a multibillion dollar industry has formed.
Braden O'Neill   +7 more
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Medical Cannabis in Children [PDF]

open access: yesRambam Maimonides Medical Journal, 2020
The use of medical cannabis in children is rapidly growing. While robust evidence currently exists only for pure cannabidiol (CBD) to treat specific types of refractory epilepsy, in most cases, artisanal strains of CBD-rich medical cannabis are being used to treat children with various types of refractory epilepsy or irritability associated with autism
Adi Aran, Dalit Cayam-Rand
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Healthcare provider and medical cannabis patient communication regarding referral and medication substitution: the Canadian context

open access: yesJournal of Cannabis Research, 2022
Background Patients use medical cannabis for a wide array of illnesses and symptoms, and many substitute cannabis for pharmaceuticals. This substitution often occurs without physician oversight, raising patient safety concerns.
Alexis Holman   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

An Observational Cross-Sectional Survey Exploring the Indications for and Responses to Medical Marijuana Use in Certified Patients in Pennsylvania

open access: yesJournal of Primary Care & Community Health, 2022
Introduction/Objectives: Medical cannabis programs across the country vary and differ in their qualifying conditions for medical cannabis use. This has led to a gap in knowledge regarding the specific needs of cannabis patients, including the most common
Debra Kimless   +5 more
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Medical cannabis and driving

open access: yesAustralian Journal of General Practice, 2021
Medical cannabis use is increasingly common in Australia. Patients and physicians need to be aware of the important implications that such use may have for driving.The aim of this article is to briefly review the scientific evidence regarding cannabis and driving impairment and discuss current legal issues affecting patients, as well as to update ...
Arkell, Thomas R.   +2 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Overlapping patterns of recreational and medical cannabis use in a large community sample of cannabis users

open access: yesComprehensive Psychiatry, 2020
Background: Regulatory changes are increasing access to both medical cannabis and cannabis in general. As such, understanding patterns of recreational and medical cannabis use is a high public health priority.
Jasmine Turna   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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