International perspectives on physician knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to medical cannabis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The trends of recreational use of cannabis and the use of cannabis for medical indications (i.e., "medical cannabis") have grown in recent years. Despite that, there is still limited scientific evidence to guide clinical decision-making, and the strength of evidence for the medical use of cannabis is currently considered to be low. In contrast, there is growing evidence of negative health outcomes related to the use of cannabis. In this rapidly shifting landscape, the role of physician attitudes regarding the therapeutic value of cannabis has become essential. This study aimed to characterize knowledge/experience, attitudes, and potential predictors of clinical practice regarding medical cannabis.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional survey of physicians from 17

SUBMITTER: Syed SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11882600 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature