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#338 LIVE! Medical Cannabis: Is it still dope?

· 53 min

Episode #338 LIVE! Medical Cannabis: Is it still dope?

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It’s high time we revisit the benefits and harms Master the ins-and-outs of medical cannabis! Dr. Julia Arnsten (@DrArnsten) will lead us through the initial evaluation of a patient interested in medical cannabis, summarize the state of evidence for the benefits and harms, lay out a schema for dosing and formulations, provide pearls on how to counsel patients, and more! Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME!

Show Segments

• Intro, disclaimer, guest bio • Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week • Definitions and terminology • A brief history of medical cannabis • Case from Kashlak • History to obtain for a patient interested in medical cannabis • Medical cannabis dosing and formulations • Conditions for which the evidence supports considering medical cannabis • Risks of medical cannabis • Disparities in access to medical cannabis • Does medical cannabis reduce opioid use? • Outro

Credits

• Producer and Writer: Matthew Watto MD, FACP • Show Notes, Infographic, and Cover Art: Malini Gandhi • Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP • Associate Editor: Leah Witt MD • Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP • Production Team: PodPaste • Guest: Julia Arnsten MD, MPH

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