Fact versus fiction: bridging contrasting medicinal cannabis information needs

Intern Med J. 2021 Jun;51(6):975-979. doi: 10.1111/imj.15361.

Abstract

Regulatory changes now permit the availability and prescribing of medicinal cannabis in Australia. Public awareness and patient interest are high. Using a co-design approach involving cancer patients, carers and oncology and palliative care clinicians, two information resources were developed to provide readily available sources of important information for cancer patients and clinicians who are considering the use of medicinal cannabis. Focus groups and evaluation interviews revealed some areas of dissonance between consumers and clinicians concerning aspects of medicinal cannabis.

Keywords: cancer; carers; information resource; medicinal cannabis; palliative care; patients.

MeSH terms

  • Cannabis*
  • Caregivers
  • Focus Groups
  • Humans
  • Medical Marijuana*
  • Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Palliative Care

Substances

  • Medical Marijuana