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Public Health
Navigating the Use of Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pain – Mainpro+
DURATION
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
1
ACCREDITATION
Mainpro+
EXPIRY DATE
2016-05-11
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Understand the prevalence of chronic pain and neuropathic pain, and its effect on patient quality of life.
- Understand the need for additional or alternative pain management options for patients when traditional pain management is inadequate or contraindicated.
- Identify the appropriate patient who has not responded to conventional treatment and understand the process of prescribing medical cannabis.
- Acknowledge and understand the application of the College of Family Physician’s Preliminary Guidance Document and Health Canada’s directive for the recommendation and prescribing of medical cannabis.