Use of illicit cannabis does not reduce chronic pain, according to new Australian study An Australian study has found no strong evidence that using illicit cannabis reduces pain or use of opioids in people living with chronic non-cancer pain.
Survey reveals high patient demand for medicinal cannabis information from GPs More than 60% of the surveyed GPs reported patients asking about medicinal cannabis, but lack of training and the onerous process required to become a prescriber remain a barrier.
Medicinal cannabis: A GP examines the evidence GP and integrative medicine practitioner Dr Vicki Kotsirilos writes for newsGP about existing evidence for the provision and use of medicinal cannabis.
RACGP backs plan to provide access to medicinal cannabis within 48 hours RACGP President Dr Bastian Seidel has applauded the Federal Government’s proposed plan to allow patients access to medicinal cannabis products within 48 hours.
RACGP calls for consistent, simplified medicinal cannabis framework The RACGP has articulated its view that the current system for prescribing medicinal cannabis products in Australia is ‘highly bureaucratic, time-consuming and expensive’ in its new position statement on the subject.
New South Wales slashes red tape for medicinal cannabis New South Wales Health Minister Brad Hazzard and Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt have announced a significant overhaul of the application process for medicinal cannabis in NSW.