An Exploration of Registered Nurses’ Experiences Caring for Patients Taking Medicinal Cannabis

Abstract Aims: This study aimed to describe nurses’ experiences caring for patients who use medicinal cannabis. For the purpose of this study, the term ‘medicinal cannabis’ is used to describe cannabis‐based products that are sourced legally or illegally. Design: Qualitative study using thematic analysis. Methods: Eleven registered nurses explored their experiences caring for patients using medicinal cannabis in the Australian healthcare sector. Semistructured interviews were via telephone, Zoom or face to face. Transcribed interview data were analysed using the six