Position Statement: A Pragmatic Approach for Medical Cannabis and Patients with Rheumatic Diseases.

CONCLUSION: Despite lack of evidence for use of medical cannabis in rheumatology patients, we acknowledge the need to provide empathetic and pragmatic guidance for patient care. This position statement aims to facilitate the dialogue between patients and healthcare professionals in a mutually respectful manner to ensure harm reduction for patients and society.
PMID: 30647183 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: J Rheumatol - January 15, 2019 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Fitzcharles MA, Zahedi Niaki O, Hauser W, Hazlewood G, the Canadian Rheumatology Association Tags: J Rheumatol Source Type: research