Communication between healthcare providers and medical cannabis patients regarding referral and medication substitution.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People report using cannabis as a substitute for prescription medications but may be doing so without the knowledge of their primary health care providers (PCPs). This lack of integration creates serious concerns, e.g., using cannabis to treat medical conditions that have established treatment options.

Methods

We conducted an anonymous, cross-sectional online survey among patrons of a medical cannabis dispensary in Michigan (n = 275) to examine aspects of their relationship with their PCP and their perceptions of PCP knowledge related to cannabis.

Results

Overall, 64% of participants initiated medical cannabis use based on their own experiences vs. 24% citing advice from their PCP. Although 80% reported that their PCP knew they currently used medical cannab

SUBMITTER: Boehnke KF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7831240 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature