Cannabis: The Facts

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Details
CPD50m of CPD
First Published
Updated23 February 2022
Expires 29 September 2023
Recorded InMelbourne, Australia

Course Overview

Although cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug in Australia, it has long been thought to have therapeutic indications for use in specific health circumstances. This Ausmed Course reviews the pharmacology and efficacy of medicinal cannabis.

Topics
  • How does medicinal cannabis work?
  • What are its effects?
  • What evidence is available for its potential use?
  • What are the contraindications?
Need

Recent changes to legislation mean that nurses and other healthcare professionals are likely to experience increased questioning and potential patient demand for medicinal cannabis-based products. The evidence base for the use of medical cannabis is currently incomplete and constantly evolving – therefore there is a need for ongoing research and education in this area.

Recent systematic reviews and meta-analyses indicate that there is some therapeutic potential of medical cannabis, however, further research and trials are warranted. There is a need for education that explains the pharmacological effects of medical cannabis and the implications for certain therapeutic situations.

Purpose

The purpose of this Ausmed Course is to develop an understanding of the modes of action, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of cannabis and how the drug works from a pharmacological perspective and investigate the evidence for and against its proclaimed efficacy in a variety of conditions.

Learning Outcomes
  • Health professionals will be able to make informed decisions from a pharmacological viewpoint regarding the prescription of cannabis for medicinal use.
Target Audience

This Ausmed Course is designed to enhance the knowledge of registered nurses and various other health professionals with respect to the pharmacology and efficacy of medicinal cannabis.

Disclosure

No conflict of interest exists for anyone in the position to control content for this activity. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medications or products have been used.

Details
CPD time50m
First Published
Updated23 February 2022
Expires
29 September 2023
Recorded InMelbourne, Australia
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