FEATURE
While conclusive evidence regarding the safety and effectiveness of dried marijuana as a medical treatment is
limited, many patients, physicians, and researchers have
voiced support for the cautious and compassionate use of
dried marijuana, particularly where other therapeutic options have been exhausted and failed to alleviate the patient’s
symptoms. Furthermore, court rulings have required reasonable access to a legal source of dried marijuana for medical
purposes when authorized by a physician.
We urge you to read the draft online and provide your
opinion as part of the consultation.
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Things to know
about the draft:
The Marijuana for Medical
Purposes draft policy...
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“We ask that physicians review this
draft and let us know if it will help them
provide the best care possible for their
patients,” said Dr. Gabel.
Let us know what you think
about the draft policy
The draft Marijuana for Medical Purposes policy has been
approved by Council for external consultation. The draft
policy sets out the College’s expectations for physicians who
prescribe dried marijuana under the federal Marihuana for
Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR). These expectations
are grounded in the principles of medical professionalism
set out in the Practice Guide, and take into account the
best available evidence regarding the medical use of dried
marijuana.
We are now inviting feedback on the draft policy fro H[