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!

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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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