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Newest firstObjective There are numerous reports of people substituting medical cannabis (MC) for medications. Our obejctive was to investigate the degree to which this substitution occurs among people with rheumatic conditions. Methods In a secondary analysis from a cross-sectional survey conducted with patient advocacy groups in the US and Canada, we investigated MC use and medication substitution among people with rheumati…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Patients use medical cannabis for a wide array of illnesses and symptoms, and many substitute cannabis for pharmaceuticals. This substitution often occurs without physician oversight, raising patient safety concerns. We aimed to characterize substitution and doctor-patient communication patterns in Canada, where there is a mature market and national regulatory system for medical cannabis. Methods We con…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background People report using cannabis as a substitute for prescription medications but may be doing so without the knowledge of their primary health care providers (PCPs). This lack of integration creates serious concerns, e.g., using cannabis to treat medical conditions that have established treatment options. Methods We conducted an anonymous, cross-sectional online survey among patrons of a medical cannabis d…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Medical cannabis users report that their knowledge regarding cannabis is predominantly from their own personal experiences and the Internet. Objective We summarize and describe information found through Internet searches on medical cannabis in English language websites. Methods We used terms related to medical cannabis in the Google search engine between November and December 2019. Resulting websites we…
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