ECH plans first UK-wide network of specialist medical cannabis clinics
The clinics will specialise in innovative cannabis-based therapy and prescription cannabinoids, and be open to patients following specialist referral.
The clinics will specialise in innovative cannabis-based therapy and prescription cannabinoids, and be open to patients following specialist referral.
Unlike hospice, long-term drug safety is an important issue in palliative medicine. Opioids may produce significant morbidity. Cannabis is a safer alternative with broad applicability for palliative care. This article provides an evidence-based overview and comparison of cannabis and opioids. Using this foundation, an argument is made for reclassifying cannabis in the context of improving palliative care and reducing opioid-related morbidity.