Myths, Questions and Challenges: Addressing Common Conversations in Medical Cannabis Prescribing

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This course, presented by Advanced Nurse Practitioner and MCCS Executive Committee member Christelle Kelley, explores some of the most frequent myths, misconceptions, and difficult conversations clinicians face when discussing medical cannabis with patients or colleagues.

Through clear explanations and evidence-based guidance, you’ll learn to separate fact from fiction, increase your confidence in addressing common questions, and communicate clearly about the differences between medical and recreational cannabis, CBD products, and the clinical value of cannabinoids and terpenes.

The session encourages reflection on how clinicians can balance patient autonomy, clinical confidence, and professional responsibility when prescribing or advising on medical cannabis.

Differentiate between medical and recreational cannabis, including key differences in cultivation, regulation, and product safety.
Explain the purpose and implications of irradiation for medical cannabis products and identify when non-irradiated products may pose risks.
Describe the various CBD product types (full spectrum, broad spectrum, isolate, etc.) and their differences in clinical relevance and entourage effect.
Recognise the importance of minor cannabinoids and terpenes in patient response and therapeutic outcomes.
Clarify misconceptions around prescribing limitations and communicate evidence-based information about the range of conditions medical cannabis may support.
Respond confidently to common myths and questions from patients and peers using factual, regulatory, and evidence-based information.
Apply professional judgement and informed consent principles when patients request non-standard formulations or products.

Course Content

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Introduction & Learning Objectives

01:17

Curriculum

Myth 1: “Recreational cannabis is the same as medical cannabis.”

03:12
Myth 2: “Over-the-counter CBD is a medicine.”

03:42
Myth 3: “Minor cannabinoids and terpenes don’t matter.”

01:22
Myth 4: “Medical cannabis can only be prescribed for a few conditions.”

01:01
Myth 5: “Medical cannabis is not available on the NHS”

00:58
Myth 6: “The higher the THC, the better the medicine”

01:28
Myth 7: “Cannabis causes psychosis”

00:51
Myth 8: “Medical cannabis precipitates or worsens addiction”

02:26
Myth 9: “Only certain consultants can prescribe medical cannabis”

00:54
Myth 10: “We can’t discuss medical cannabis with our NHS patients”

01:39
Myth 11: “Flowers need to have recreational names.”

01:18
Myth 12: “You can’t use medical cannabis in public”

01:25
Myth 13: “Patients must have tried two licensed medicines first”

00:45
Key Takeaways

00:29
Quiz

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Course Content

Learning Objectives

Introduction & Learning Objectives

Curriculum

Myth 1: “Recreational cannabis is the same as medical cannabis.”

Myth 2: “Over-the-counter CBD is a medicine.”

Myth 3: “Minor cannabinoids and terpenes don’t matter.”

Myth 4: “Medical cannabis can only be prescribed for a few conditions.”

Myth 5: “Medical cannabis is not available on the NHS”

Myth 6: “The higher the THC, the better the medicine”

Myth 7: “Cannabis causes psychosis”

Myth 8: “Medical cannabis precipitates or worsens addiction”

Myth 9: “Only certain consultants can prescribe medical cannabis”

Myth 10: “We can’t discuss medical cannabis with our NHS patients”

Myth 11: “Flowers need to have recreational names.”

Myth 12: “You can’t use medical cannabis in public”

Myth 13: “Patients must have tried two licensed medicines first”

Key Takeaways

Quiz

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