Upcoming Events
Medical Cannabis Explained: Become a confident prescriber – Wednesday 30 October
30/10/2024, ZoomWednesday 30 October
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This training is intended to give members of The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society an in-depth, fully up-to-date knowledge of the medical cannabis products (CBMPs) available to prescribe in the UK, together with the confidence to know what to prescribe according to a patient’s indication.
If you are not a member of the Society but wish to access the training, join the Society directly here. When your membership is confirmed, you will be able to book your place. Your booking will be cancelled and refunded if you are not a Society member.
Medical Cannabis Explained: Become a confident prescriber – Wednesday 27 November
27/11/2024, ZoomWednesday 27 November
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This training is intended to give members of The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society an in-depth, fully up-to-date knowledge of the medical cannabis products (CBMPs) available to prescribe in the UK, together with the confidence to know what to prescribe according to a patient’s indication.
If you are not a member of the Society but wish to access the training, join the Society directly here. When your membership is confirmed, you will be able to book your place. Your booking will be cancelled and refunded if you are not a Society member.
Medical Cannabis Explained: Become a confident prescriber – Thursday 19 December
19/12/2024, ZoomThursday 19 December
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This training is intended to give members of The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society an in-depth, fully up-to-date knowledge of the medical cannabis products (CBMPs) available to prescribe in the UK, together with the confidence to know what to prescribe according to a patient’s indication.
If you are not a member of the Society but wish to access the training, join the Society directly here. When your membership is confirmed, you will be able to book your place. Your booking will be cancelled and refunded if you are not a Society member.
Past Events
Medical Cannabis: Prescribing, practicalities and the patient experience
13/11/2019, LondonA one-day conference open to all, featuring speakers including Prof Mike Barnes, Dr Dani Gordon and Prof David Nutt.
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Medical Cannabis: What you need to know – Birmingham
27/02/2020, University of Birmingham Medical School, 6:30pm - 9pm
30th Annual Meeting of the International Cannabinoid Research Society
04/07/2020, Galway, IrelandLinks to register and submit abstracts for this major international conference visit www.icrs2020.org. Further details on the objectives, speakers and registration for this satellite symposium can be found at:https://nuigalwayicrs.clr.events/event/129278
Webinar: Is the lack of a domestic medical cannabis market failing UK patients?
15/07/2020, ZoomSociety members: watch the recording here
On Wednesday 15 July 2020 at 6pm (GMT), Prof Mike Barnes & Hannah Deacon from The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society are joining Dr. Benjamin Viaris de Lesegno, Co-founder & Chief Medical Officer, Cellen Therapeutics. The topic – Is the lack of a domestic medical cannabis market is failing UK patients? – will be explored in full by medical cannabis expert, Prof Barnes, Patient Advocate & Director of The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society, Hannah Deacon and Dr. Viaris de Lesegno of Cellen, a UK-based pharmaceutical company that manufactures medical cannabis treatments. If you can’t make it on the day, please sign up anywhere and we’ll send you the link so you can watch the conversation back. This webinar is open to healthcare professionals and all members of the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society.
Webinar: Practical recommendations for inhaled cannabis – Q&A for doctors with Khiron
27/10/2020, ZoomJoin us at 6:30pm on Tuesday 27 October 2020. The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society are joined by Khiron Life Sciences for an exclusive Q&A for members of the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society. Vaping medical cannabis flower is often used as an alternative to, or to have alongside, cannabis oils and tinctures. Doctors prescribing medical cannabis are often asked questions about vaping by patients - from how to vape, which vape to buy, how to prepare flower for vaping and lots more. During this Q&A webinar, Khiron Life Sciences and Prof. Mike Barnes from The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society will introduce vaping and take questions from clinicians. The webinar recording will be made available for members after the event. Sign up here
Webinar: Exclusive preview of Dispensary Green – new prescribing platform
03/11/2020, Register via Zoom6 - 6:30pm on Tuesday 3 November 2020 Join Jon Nadler, Group Managing Director, Lyphe Group & Sorabh Dhir, Platform Lead, for an exclusive preview of Dispensary Green, a new platform developed by Lyphe Group. Built for patients, carers and doctors, Dispensary Green is a new platform that gives complete transparency and visibility of the prescribing & dispensing pathway to patients and doctors: – Easy to manage – Quick to use – Allows medical cannabis to fit into mainstream pharmacy - Ability to load prescriptions, buy and track medication and manage future prescriptions *For Clinicians and Pharmacists who are members of the Society only* Sign up by emailing us. If you are not yet a Member, join today.
Webinar: How to Start Prescribing Medical Cannabis
04/11/2020, Register via Zoom6pm on Wednesday 4 November 2020 In this webinar, part of Medical Cannabis Awareness Week 2020, doctors and clinicians are invited to join The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society for a step-by-step introduction to becoming a prescriber of this treatment. Many clinicians contact the us looking for clarity about what is and is not permitted when it comes to prescribing this treatment option for patients. The webinar will guide you through the steps required to satisfy these requirements, with further information about the practical steps you should take to ensure you are confident, compliant and well informed. During this webinar, Prof. Mike Barnes will take questions from clinicians. The webinar recording will be made available for all after the event. Attendance is limited to health care professionals only, please. Sign up here
Webinar: Medical Cannabis & Cancer: in conversation with Dr Alia Norman
01/12/2020, ZoomLead physician at the Cannabinoid Medical Clinic in St John's, Canada, Dr Alia Norman joins Professor Mike Barnes from The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society to discuss her experience of medical cannabis and cancer. For medical professionals, the webinar is free to attend. 6pm on Tuesday 1 December 2020. Register here.
Webinar: How to prescribe medical cannabis in the UK
01/12/2020, EventbriteProfessor Mike Barnes will join Drug Science to discuss how to become a medical cannabis prescriber in the UK
In this seminar, Professor Barnes will be providing a walkthrough of how to prescribe medical cannabis under the current UK regulations and the future of prescribing in the UK. 2020 has been a turbulent year in which all resemblance of 'normality' has been morphed into the 'new normal'. This has also impacted the way in which prescriptions are made in the UK. Understanding the current landscape is therefore more important than ever.
Prof Barnes is a neurologist who worked for many years in MS and brain injury. In 2000 he worked with GW Pharma to develop the first cannabis-based medicine - Sativex. In 2016 he produced the Barnes Report for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Drug Policy Reform which helped eventually to change the law. He then worked with Alfie Dingley's family and obtained the first cannabis license from the Home Office to treat Alfie's epilepsy. Since then he has worked exclusively in cannabis medicine, developed the first cannabis clinic and cannabis teaching programme (the Academy of Medical Cannabis) and now runs a cannabis consultancy (mapletreeconsultants.co.uk) with Hannah Deacon - Alfie's mother and the UK's most prominent campaigner.
Real world evidence for medical cannabis – too strong to ignore?
03/02/2021, ZoomA virtual roundtable with expert clinicians exploring RCTs, evidence and the practical implications for prescribing medical cannabis.
This event is for all health care professionals, clinicians and those interested in prescribing medical cannabis. It will explore randomised controlled trials, evidence and the practical implications for prescribing. The roundtable discussion, moderated by Prof. Mike Barnes, Chair of the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society, will include conversations with leading clinicians and a 30 minute Q&A session with attendees.
Speakers
- Evidence, Research & Medical Cannabis, Richard Huntsman, Associate Professor Paediatric Neurology
- Paediatric Neurology and Medical Cannabis, Dr Evan Lewis, Paediatric Neurologist and Clinical Neurophysiologist with expertise in epilepsy
- Prescribing medical cannabis in the UK, Dr Becca Moore, Consultant Psychiatrist
Register now | Free for all attendees| Healthcare professionals only
Access and ethics: medical cannabis perspectives
10/02/2021, Zoom
This is the second discussion in a series of three virtual roundtable cannabis education events. The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society, MedCann Support & the Neurology Centre of Toronto have brought together medical global experts for an exploration of medical cannabis in the UK.
This event is for all: clinicians and healthcare professionals, medical cannabis patients & families and those interested in learning about prescribing cannabis or its properties as a medical treatment. The focus of this roundtable will be on the different perspectives regarding access to and the ethics of medical cannabis.
The roundtable discussion, moderated by Dr Dani Gordon, Vice Chair of the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society, will include conversations with clinicians and patients and a 30 minute Q&A session with attendees.
Speakers
- Hurdles to Access: Prescriber Perspective, Dr Elizabeth Iveson
- Hurdles to Access: Patient Perspective, Matt Hughes, MedCan Support & Dom Burns, Patient Committee, The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society
- How to bridge the Access Gap - an international perspective, Dr Bonni Goldstein PHD
- Medical Cannabis: Ethical Issues, Dr Evan Lewis, Paediatric Neurologist and Clinical Neurophysiologist
Register now | Free for all attendees| This event is for all
A-Z of Medical Cannabis in the UK
17/02/2021, ZoomThe third in a joint series of three virtual roundtable cannabis education events. The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society, MedCann Support & the Neurology Centre of Toronto have brought together medical global experts for an exploration of medical cannabis in the UK.
This event is for all medical cannabis patients, families and those interested in learning about cannabis as a medical treatment to explore the medical cannabis plant, the law and the patient experience.
The roundtable discussion, moderated by Hannah Deacon, Executive Director of the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society, will include conversations with leading clinicians and a 45 minute Q&A session with attendees.
Speakers
- Medical cannabis explained, Professor Mike Barnes, Neurologist & medical cannabis expert
- From Plant to Product: Extraction, Quality Control and Reproducibility, Kelly Narine, Global BioMedical Research & Medical Affairs
- Attendee Q&A
Register now | Free for all attendees| This event is for patients and families
Medical Cannabis Explained: Become a confident prescriber – March
17/03/2021, ZoomBook your place here.
Exclusive and interactive online training for medical professionals who are members of The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society and Project Twenty21. This training is intended to give you an in-depth, fully up-to-date knowledge of the medical cannabis products (CBMPs) available to prescribe in the UK, together with the confidence to know what to prescribe according to a patient’s indication. The MCCS has teamed up with Drug Science to offer their doctors, nurses and medical students exclusive live training with Professor Mike Barnes. Training takes place over Zoom video conference, so is fully interactive and provides an opportunity for meeting other like-minded medical professionals across the UK.
The three-hour interactive training session covers:
- Indications, conditions & symptoms suitable for medical cannabis treatment, including a discussion on NICE guidelines
- Overview of different medical cannabis product (CBMP) types: oils, flower, vape products
- Products available in the UK, including an overview of licensed producers, how to access and which products are available under Project Twenty21
- How CBD/THC ratios and dosage work
- How to select the best medical cannabis product for your patient
- Safe and effective dosing and prescribing
- Consultations & the follow-up process, including an overview for Project Twenty21 specifically
- Supporting challenging patients
- Q&A - ask questions live or send your queries in advance of the training so that we can ensure these can be answered during the session
If you are not a member of the Society but wish to access the training, join the Society directly here or join Project Twenty21 and receive free MCCS membership. When your membership is confirmed, you will be able to book your place. Your booking will be cancelled and refunded if you are not a Society member.
Webinar: Anxiety in unprecedented times – Clinical applications and real-world experience of non-intoxicating pharmaceutical cannabis (CBD & CBG)
23/03/2021, ZoomBook your place here
Clinicians are invited to join the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society to explore anxiety and non-intoxicating medical cannabis treatment, including an overview of cannabis Sativa extract containing cannabinoids, including CBD and CBG. The impact of COVID and social isolation has had an enormous effect on many people's mental health. In this webinar, we discuss the prevalence of anxiety and related conditions and the endocannabinoid system's role in managing anxiety.
We are pleased to be joined for this informative and interactive webinar by Dr Orit Holtzman, Vice-president of the Australian & New Zealand College of Cannabinoid Practitioners and psychiatrist Dr Becca Moore of the Society's Executive Committee. The webinar, moderated by Professor Mike Barnes, will explore anxiety and the options for CBD dominant Cannabis sativa extract full-spectrum CBD and its impact on the Endocannabinoid System. With evidence, prescribing experiences, and real-world case studies. During this webinar, clinicians will learn to better identify patients who would benefit from medical cannabis treatment, understand treatment selection, prescribing and dosing high CBD pharmaceutical cannabis.
- Dr Holtzman is experienced in prescribing cannabis, including full-spectrum Cannabis sativa dominant in CBD, to support patients across Australia living with a range of conditions, including anxiety and autism. She will share her clinical experience of prescribing medicinal cannabis for over two years in Australia. Dr Holtzman’s practice specialises in behaviour and developmental disorders and associated mental health disorders. Dr Holtzman will also present a case study involving a patient with anxiety who lives with autism and learning disability and discuss the impact of medical cannabis treatment on her patients more generally.
- Psychiatrist Dr Becca Moore was one of the first doctors in the UK to prescribe medical cannabis. She specialises in birth trauma, PTSD, anxiety and mood disorders, supporting patients across the UK from her London practice. In this webinar, Dr Moore will present a case study involving a patient living with PTSD as well as discussing CBD as a prescribed medication. Dr Moore will discuss the role of medicinal cannabis in treating anxiety and when a doctor should look to prescribe cannabis for people experiencing mental health issues.
Attendee Q&A
Attendees are welcome to ask questions during the live webinar. To ask a question in advance, please contact us. With thanks to BOD Australia for their kind support for this event.
Medical Cannabis Explained: Become a confident prescriber – April
15/04/2021, ZoomBook your place here.
Exclusive and interactive online training for medical professionals who are members of The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society and Project Twenty21. This training is intended to give you an in-depth, fully up-to-date knowledge of the medical cannabis products (CBMPs) available to prescribe in the UK, together with the confidence to know what to prescribe according to a patient’s indication. The MCCS has teamed up with Drug Science to offer their doctors, nurses and medical students exclusive live training with Professor Mike Barnes. Training takes place over Zoom video conference, so is fully interactive and provides an opportunity for meeting other like-minded medical professionals across the UK.
The three-hour interactive training session covers:
- Indications, conditions & symptoms suitable for medical cannabis treatment, including a discussion on NICE guidelines
- Overview of different medical cannabis product (CBMP) types: oils, flower, vape products
- Products available in the UK, including an overview of licensed producers, how to access and which products are available under Project Twenty21
- How CBD/THC ratios and dosage work
- How to select the best medical cannabis product for your patient
- Safe and effective dosing and prescribing
- Consultations & the follow-up process, including an overview for Project Twenty21 specifically
- Supporting challenging patients
- Q&A - ask questions live or send your queries in advance of the training so that we can ensure these can be answered during the session
If you are not a member of the Society but wish to access the training, join the Society directly here or join Project Twenty21 and receive free MCCS membership. When your membership is confirmed, you will be able to book your place. Your booking will be cancelled and refunded if you are not a Society member.
Webinar: CBD explored – everything Clinicians need to know about cannabidiol
20/04/2021, Zoom6pm on Tue, 20 April 2021 Used as a health supplement by an estimated 4- 6 million people in the UK, we know that doctors report receiving mixed messages about whether these products are legal, safe and effective. We also know that clinicians are largely unfamiliar with what patients are using and what impact this could have on their health. In this webinar, Dr Leon Barron, Society Committee Member, GP and author of A Clinician's Guide to CBD, will present an overview of CBD for clinicians, including its modes of action and therapeutic effects, pharmacodynamics and dosing. Dr Zuhayr Adia of Neuraleaf Biopharmaceuticals will also join us. Neuraleaf research the medical applications of cannabis-based medications and produce the only OTC (over-the-counter) CBD that is recommended by doctors. Ricardo Geada, Senior Associate from Mackrell. Solicitors kindly joins us to summarise the current legal status of CBD in the UK and particularly the impact of the Novel Foods Act. Sign up here
Webinar – From prescription to patient – the challenge of medical cannabis supply
29/04/2021, Zoom6pm on Thursday 29 April 2021
On Thursday 29 April ay 6pm we are joined by Lyphe Group for a webinar about the challenge of medical cannabis supply.
Over the last year, demand for medical cannabis products has surged in the UK as more and more patients receive their prescriptions. Coupled with red-tape facing importers and regulatory processes, patients have experienced delays and disruption to supply.
In this webinar for health care professionals, Chris Ashton, Chief Pharmacist of Lyphe Group will present an overview of the challenges facing the industry in terms of the prescription process, supply and importation.
We will be joined Prof Mike Barnes and a member of the Executive Committee of the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society. Please note, this webinar is for health care professionals only.
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Legal but inaccessible: Medical Cannabis for Epilepsy
27/05/2021, ZoomBack in November 2018, history was made when parents of children with Epilepsy finally pushed the UK government to legalise cannabis for medicinal use. Since then, only a handful of prescriptions for medical cannabis have been issued on the NHS, and the parents of children with Epilepsy as well as diagnosed adults have been forced to fork out thousands of pounds to afford private treatment plans. Many patients are having to fundraise continuously to afford to pay for their children's prescriptions. This is all happening whilst we see a drastically low number of doctors nationwide willing to prescribe medical cannabis, due to stigma, lack of legislation, guidance and education. This National Epilepsy Awareness Week, Drug Science will discuss how we got to where we are now – the policy change of 2018 following decades of bad cannabis press resulting from “war on drugs” propaganda. Drug Science will shine a light on the Epilepsy patients and their parents who are still battling the health system to access medical cannabis both privately and on the NHS. We will discuss what options are available to patients and families now, what plans are in the pipeline and how people can help spread awareness of the issues faced by Epilepsy patients and their families in desperate need of medical cannabis treatment. Finally, Drug Science will be discussing why we are faced with a deficit of prescribing doctors, raising awareness of the urgent need for more paediatric neurologists to come forward as prescribers of medical cannabis. Drug Science is committed to giving children with Epilepsy access to reduced price medical cannabis through Project Twenty21, but in order for this to happen we need the doctors to break through the stigma, learn how to prescribe medical cannabis products and to encourage their clinician peers to do the same. BOOK NOW
Exploring the emerging evidence & therapeutic potential of Cannabigerol (CBG)
01/06/2021, ZoomResearch is continuing to discover the role of specific cannabinoids, both in their individual action, and in combination with other cannabinoids. Whilst CBD and THC are the most well-known and researched cannabinoids evidence is emerging in the role of another cannabinoid, cannabigerol (CBG). Therapeutic potential for this non-intoxicating cannabinoid hold promise for patients where conventional pharmaceutical and other cannabis therapy are not enough. This session is led by experts in the field, Prof. Iain McGregor, Academic Director of the Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoids Therapeutics, University of Sydney, Dr Adele Hosseini, Chief Scientific Officer of BOD and Prof. Mike Barnes, neurologist and Director of the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society. Clinicians are invited to join the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society to explore minor cannabinoids, including a clinical overview of CBG, the cannabinoid pathway, the evidence and the opportunity to participate in a new exploratory study. BOOK NOW
Medical Cannabis Explained: Become a confident prescriber – June
03/06/2021, ZoomBook your place here.
Exclusive and interactive online training for medical professionals who are members of The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society and Project Twenty21. This training is intended to give you an in-depth, fully up-to-date knowledge of the medical cannabis products (CBMPs) available to prescribe in the UK, together with the confidence to know what to prescribe according to a patient’s indication. The MCCS has teamed up with Drug Science to offer their doctors, nurses and medical students exclusive live training with Professor Mike Barnes. Training takes place over Zoom video conference, so is fully interactive and provides an opportunity for meeting other like-minded medical professionals across the UK.
The three-hour interactive training session covers:
- Indications, conditions & symptoms suitable for medical cannabis treatment, including a discussion on NICE guidelines
- Overview of different medical cannabis product (CBMP) types: oils, flower, vape products
- Products available in the UK, including an overview of licensed producers, how to access and which products are available under Project Twenty21
- How CBD/THC ratios and dosage work
- How to select the best medical cannabis product for your patient
- Safe and effective dosing and prescribing
- Consultations & the follow-up process, including an overview for Project Twenty21 specifically
- Supporting challenging patients
- Q&A - ask questions live or send your queries in advance of the training so that we can ensure these can be answered during the session
If you are not a member of the Society but wish to access the training, join the Society directly here or join Project Twenty21 and receive free MCCS membership. When your membership is confirmed, you will be able to book your place. Your booking will be cancelled and refunded if you are not a Society member.
Clinical experience with CBD: dried flower and oral extracts
08/06/2021, ZoomThe approval of epidyolex for the treatment of refractory pediatric epilepsy is providing an increasing body of evidence on the clinical potential of cannabidiol (CBD) to treat different human conditions.
However, clinical research with CBD is generally conducted with much higher oral doses than what it is generally recommended for the symptomatic relief of some debilitating conditions such anxiety, depression, or sleep disorders, based on clinical experience.
Further, inhalation of CBD (e.g. vaporization of CBD-rich cannabis flowers) can be a suitable alternative to oral ingestion and has been found effective to treat several ailments such as anxiety, substance abuse disorders and migraines.
The goal of this webinar is to provide a comprehensive summary of the state of the evidence on the therapeutic potential of these CBD-rich, cannabis-based medicinal products as well as valuable insights from leading experts in the medical field.
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The Role of Nurses in Medical Cannabis care
14/07/2021, ZoomAs one of the most trusted professions, nurses are ideally suited to work with patients in their medical cannabis journey. In this webinar, the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society, CannyNurse™ Certificate Programme and the Nurse's Arm of Cannabis Patient Advocacy and Support Service (CPASS) will discuss the role of the nurse in medical cannabis treatment, sharing experiences, discussing practicalities and learning more about training. Learn how cannabis nurses are working with patients in the USA and what implications this could have for nursing practice and medical cannabis in the UK. With established guidelines, scope, and standards of practice, cannabis nurses are leading the way in American medical cannabis treatment, in private practice, clinics, inpatient settings, and more. Join our speakers to learn about The Role of Nurses in Medical Cannabis Care. BOOK NOW
Medical Cannabis Explained: Become a confident prescriber – July
22/07/2021, ZoomBook your place here.
Exclusive and interactive online training for medical professionals who are members of The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society and Project Twenty21. This training is intended to give you an in-depth, fully up-to-date knowledge of the medical cannabis products (CBMPs) available to prescribe in the UK, together with the confidence to know what to prescribe according to a patient’s indication. The MCCS has teamed up with Drug Science to offer their doctors, nurses and medical students exclusive live training with Professor Mike Barnes. Training takes place over Zoom video conference, so is fully interactive and provides an opportunity for meeting other like-minded medical professionals across the UK.
The three-hour interactive training session covers:
- Indications, conditions & symptoms suitable for medical cannabis treatment, including a discussion on NICE guidelines
- Overview of different medical cannabis product (CBMP) types: oils, flower, vape products
- Products available in the UK, including an overview of licensed producers, how to access and which products are available under Project Twenty21
- How CBD/THC ratios and dosage work
- How to select the best medical cannabis product for your patient
- Safe and effective dosing and prescribing
- Consultations & the follow-up process, including an overview for Project Twenty21 specifically
- Supporting challenging patients
- Q&A - ask questions live or send your queries in advance of the training so that we can ensure these can be answered during the session
If you are not a member of the Society but wish to access the training, join the Society directly here or join Project Twenty21 and receive free MCCS membership. When your membership is confirmed, you will be able to book your place. Your booking will be cancelled and refunded if you are not a Society member.
Growing medical cannabis in the UK: a flourishing future explored
08/09/2021, Zoom-
- What are the key differences between medical cannabis and unregulated cannabis?
- What benefits could UK based clinicians and patients expect with medical cannabis grown here in the UK?
Medical cannabis, THC and mental health explored
23/09/2021, ZoomJoin The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society and The Medical Cannabis Clinics as we explore the benefits, myths and current understanding behind THC - rich medical cannabis and mental health conditions including anxiety. From the most common myths the speakers have come across surrounding medical cannabis and mental health to prescribing and patient experiences of cannabis for mental health conditions, the event will give doctors, clinicians and patients an interesting and informative overview of this topic. Attendees will hear from The Medical Cannabis Clinics' Psychiatrist Dr Niraj Singh, in conversation with medical cannabis patient Pious and Society Director Hannah Deacon. Attendee Q&A Attendees are welcome to ask questions to the speakers during our interactive live webinar. To ask a question in advance, please email the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society at [email protected]. BOOK NOW
A Clinician’s Guide to Cannabidiol (CBD)
21/10/2021, ZoomJoin The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society and Bud & Tender as we explore what clinicians need to know about CBD. Over the past few years, over the counter Cannabidiol (CBD) products have gained popularity in the UK and across the world. We have seen unprecedented growth in the quantity and range of CBD products available for purchase on the high street and from online retailers. Currently, doctors report receiving mixed messages as to whether these products are legal, safe and effective and clinicians are largely unfamiliar with what patients are using. Given this widespread use of CBD, it is crucial that doctors are confident in understanding the properties of CBD and how it may affect our patients - including therapeutic effects, dosing, side effects and potential drug interactions. This webinar will provide an overview of CBD for clinicians, including Endocannabinoid tone, modes of action and therapeutic effects, pharmacodynamics, different types of CBD oil available in the UK, controlled cannabinoids, Certificates of Analysis (COA’s) and dosing. We also summarise the current legal status of CBD in the UK. It is hoped the webinar and recently updated guide will help doctors understand CBD and help guide their patients to the safest and most effective and evidence-based products available. Chaired by Professor Mike Barnes, Chair of the UK Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society, speakers include Bud & Tender founders Mark Turner and Charles Clowes. Attendee Q&A Attendees are welcome to ask questions to the speakers during our interactive live webinar. To ask a question in advance, please email the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society at [email protected]. BOOK NOW
Practical Workshop – Medical Cannabis & Mental Health Clinical Case discussion
28/10/2021, ZoomThe Khiron Med team have a special event for members of the Society taking place on 28th October 2021. From 6pm, you can join Khiron's Global Scientific Director Dr Guillermo Moreno-Sanz and Psychiatrist Juan Francisco Galvez Florez for a clinical case discussion about medical cannabis and mental health clinical cases. You also have the opportunity to bring a case to discuss in the workshop or simply learn from the other contributors. Confirm your attendance to [email protected]. Thanks to Khiron for their ongoing support for the education of our members.
Educating Clinicians – the key to Medical Cannabis access
01/11/2021, ZoomJoin The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society & Sativa Learning for the launch of the Society's new online education programme for clinicians
The Society is proud to launch a new online educational programme for Clinicians looking to begin prescribing medical cannabis to patients in the UK. It features members of the Expert Committee, PLEA and patient advocates.
This webinar explores the essential need for more education for doctors in the UK, with expert speakers discussing their experiences of prescribing and accessing medical cannabis treatment.
Attendees will hear from Dr Sunil Arora, Consultant in Anaesthetics and Pain Medicine Expert Committee Member of the MCCS, Dr Dani Gordon, GP, Integrative Medicine & Cannabis Medicine Consultant and Vice-Chair of the MCCS, Ilmarie Braun, Patient Advocate and Ryan McCreanor, Founder of Sativa Learning.
The Society believes that doctors have a responsibility to learn about this quality of life treatment option and provides extensive free guidance on its website for those wishing to learn more, and extensive further support for its members. The lack of specialists prescribing for childhood epilepsy is leading to significant issues for patients and the key to NHS prescriptions is the wider understanding of the benefits of this medicine by the wider profession. We urge clinicians to explore our CPD-accredited training resources.
The panel discussion will be Chaired by Society Chair, Professor Mike Barnes.
This webinar will also feature a preview of the training and attendees who sign up during MCAW2021 will receive a special discount code to access this training.
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Webinar: Outcomes of a 1500 patient cohort study | Thursday 4 November 2021
04/11/2021, OnlinePrescription patterns and clinical outcomes with medical cannabis: A retrospective cohort study with 1500 patients treated at Zerenia Clinic.
- Thursday 4th November 2021
- 6.30PM GMT
Long COVID – managing symptoms with cannabinoid therapy
30/11/2021, ZoomClinicians are invited to join the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society and BOD Australia to explore the role of cannabinoid therapy in managing Long COVID symptoms. A significant number of patients with COVID-19 with emerging research indicating people experience fatigue, post-exertional malaise, and cognitive dysfunction after month six. Long COVID has an impact on life, work, and return to baseline health. Cannabinoid therapy has been suggested as an option for managing Covid symptoms due it’s potential in reducing inflammation, increasing immunomodulatory effect, decrease PMN infiltration, reduce fibrosis, and decrease viral replication, as well as decreasing the ‘cytokine storm’. This session is led by experts in the field – Dr Anjali Didi, a UK GP now practicing in Australia and Prof. Mike Barnes, neurologist and Director of the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society. Dr. Hosseini, Bod Chief Scientific Officer will introduce a new study. BOOK NOW
A critical look at the barriers to prescribed cannabis medicine in children with intractable epilepsy in the UK
13/12/2021, ZoomJoin international paediatric neurologists and medical cannabis experts for a panel discussion about the UK's prescribing crisis for children with intractable epilepsy. Children who are unable to access cannabis based medicines and who are not responding to current treatments are at real risk of harm. Hosted by the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society, the roundtable discussion will review the guidance, shed light on the concerns, and consider a way ahead for these children. In addition, the event will provide doctors, clinicians, the wider paediatric medical community and parents of children with this condition accurate information about cannabis-based medical products. Panellists - including Canadian Paediatricians Dr Evan Lewis, Dr JP Appendino and Dr Jane Hailey and Paediatric Cannabis Consultant Dr Bonni Goldstein - will share experiences, evidence and case studies for medical cannabis for intractable epilepsy and the difference this is making for children globally. With moderator Dr Dani Gordon, Vice-Chair of the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society, the panel will also discuss the available guidance from NICE and the British Paediatric Neurology Association and the resources available from the Society in terms of specialist training, mentoring and multi-disciplinary team support. BOOK NOW
Medical Cannabis Prescribing for GPs: CPD-accredited virtual conference
13/01/2022, Online eventA one-off CPD-accredited evening conference, targeted at UK-based GPs interested in learning more about medical cannabis prescribing, hosted by Drug Science.
Addressing this need to educate GPs, the conference will provide a unique opportunity for medical professionals to gain an understanding of current legislation, how GP prescribing works in places where it is already legal, such as the Channel Islands, Australia and Canada, and how to get involved in medical cannabis prescribing at this current time in the UK. The evening will also feature the first public presentation and discussion of the PCCN 2021 Survey from Founder of the PCCN and UK GP, Dr Leon Barron.
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Manchester: Medical cannabis – what you need to know
12/05/2022, The Midland, ManchesterJoin medical cannabis experts to learn more about medical cannabis in the UK, prescribing and patient experiences.
Hosted by the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society, Clinicians, medical students, scientists, researchers, professionals and patients curious about medical cannabis and the current state of prescribing, evidence and availability in the UK are welcome to join us at this practical introduction to medical cannabis and CBD.
You'll hear from the leading doctors currently prescribing this treatment, from patients currently being prescribed the treatment, and learn about the history and evidence for medical cannabis from leading researchers and experts.
Attendees will hear from, and get discount access to, new an online medical cannabis course for doctors & medical professionals, developed by experts from the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society in partnership with Sativa Learning. In addition, representatives from Volteface will introduce a new report, based on research which engaged clinicians across the UK about medical cannabis and its usage.
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Belfast: Medical cannabis – what you need to know
19/07/2022, BelfastJoin medical cannabis experts to learn more about medical cannabis in the UK, prescribing and patient experiences.
Hosted by the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society, Clinicians, medical students, scientists, researchers, professionals and patients curious about medical cannabis and the current state of prescribing, evidence and availability in the UK are welcome to join us at this practical introduction to medical cannabis and CBD.
You'll hear from the leading doctors currently prescribing this treatment, from patients currently being prescribed the treatment, and learn about the history and evidence for medical cannabis from leading researchers and experts.
Attendees will hear from, and get discount access to, new an online medical cannabis course for doctors & medical professionals, developed by experts from the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society in partnership with Sativa Learning. In addition, representatives from Volteface will introduce a new report, based on research which engaged clinicians across the UK about medical cannabis and its usage.
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Edinburgh: Medical cannabis – what you need to know
13/09/2022, EdinburghJoin medical cannabis experts to learn more about medical cannabis in the UK, prescribing and patient experiences.
Hosted by the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society, Clinicians, medical students, scientists, researchers, professionals and patients curious about medical cannabis and the current state of prescribing, evidence and availability in the UK are welcome to join us at this practical introduction to medical cannabis and CBD.
You'll hear from the leading doctors currently prescribing this treatment, from patients currently being prescribed the treatment, and learn about the history and evidence for medical cannabis from leading researchers and experts.
Attendees will hear from, and get discount access to, new an online medical cannabis course for doctors & medical professionals, developed by experts from the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society in partnership with Sativa Learning. In addition, representatives from Volteface will introduce a new report, based on research which engaged clinicians across the UK about medical cannabis and its usage.
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Cardiff: Medical cannabis – what you need to know
05/10/2022, CardiffJoin medical cannabis experts to learn more about medical cannabis in the UK, prescribing and patient experiences.
Hosted by the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society, Clinicians, medical students, scientists, researchers, professionals and patients curious about medical cannabis and the current state of prescribing, evidence and availability in the UK are welcome to join us at this practical introduction to medical cannabis and CBD.
You'll hear from the leading doctors currently prescribing this treatment, from patients currently being prescribed the treatment, and learn about the history and evidence for medical cannabis from leading researchers and experts.
Attendees will hear from, and get discount access to, new an online medical cannabis course for doctors & medical professionals, developed by experts from the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society in partnership with Sativa Learning. In addition, representatives from Volteface will introduce a new report, based on research which engaged clinicians across the UK about medical cannabis and its usage.
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London: Medical cannabis – what you need to know
08/11/2022, LondonJoin medical cannabis experts to learn more about medical cannabis in the UK, prescribing and patient experiences.
Hosted by the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society, Clinicians, medical students, scientists, researchers, professionals and patients curious about medical cannabis and the current state of prescribing, evidence and availability in the UK are welcome to join us at this practical introduction to medical cannabis and CBD.
You'll hear from leading researchers and experts currently training doctors to prescribe this treatment, from patients currently being prescribed medical cannabis, and about the history, evidence and cultivation of medical cannabis.
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2nd International Congress on Clinical Trials on Cannabis
15/02/2023, LondonThe Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society is proud to officially endorse the 2nd International Congress on Clinical Trials on Cannabis, taking place on 15 & 16 February 2023 in London. This unique conference - the only one of its kind in the UK - will inform participants of the latest evidence and concepts regarding cannabinoid therapy. It will aid prescribers to practically implement best practices based on the clinical implications of current research and expert opinions and serve as a platform for an exchange of ideas and practices in cannabinoid medicine. Learn More & Book Your Place
Medical Cannabis Explained: Become a confident prescriber – May
10/05/2023, ZoomBook your place here.
This training is intended to give members of The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society an in-depth, fully up-to-date knowledge of the medical cannabis products (CBMPs) available to prescribe in the UK, together with the confidence to know what to prescribe according to a patient’s indication.
The MCCS has teamed up with Drug Science to offer their doctors, nurses and medical students exclusive live training with Professor Mike Barnes every couple of months. Training takes place over Zoom video conference, so is fully interactive and provides an opportunity for meeting other like-minded medical professionals across the UK.
These regular half-day training sessions are open to all members of the UK MCCS and medical professionals looking to prescribe under Project Twenty21, Drug Science’s observational study with medical cannabis. Clinicians who join Twenty21 receive free MCCS membership and will be contributing to the gathering of data evidence to help make medical cannabis more accessible to UK patients.
Thanks to our supporters, we are asking for a reduced contribution of £99 per person which goes directly to the MCCS to continue improving access to medical cannabis education for clinicians. You will receive a takeaway pack following completion of the training day, but you are also welcome to attend multiple training sessions if you feel it would be beneficial.
The three-hour interactive training session covers:
- Indications, conditions & symptoms suitable for medical cannabis treatment, including a discussion on NICE guidelines
- Overview of different medical cannabis product (CBMP) types: oils, flower, vape products
- Products available in the UK, including an overview of licensed producers, how to access and which products are available under Project Twenty21
- How CBD/THC ratios and dosage work
- How to select the best medical cannabis product for your patient
- Safe and effective dosing and prescribing
- Consultations & the follow-up process, including an overview for Project Twenty21 specifically
- Supporting challenging patients
- Q&A - ask questions live or send your queries in advance of the training so that we can ensure these can be answered during the session
If you are not a member of the Society but wish to access the training, join the Society directly here. When your membership is confirmed, you will be able to book your place. Your booking will be cancelled and refunded if you are not a Society member.
An Introduction to Medical Cannabis for Healthcare Professionals
10/05/2023, ZoomThis webinar is the first in a series of three webinars that are specifically designed to provide medical professionals with a comprehensive understanding of medical cannabis. Join us for an engaging and informative introduction to medical cannabis pharmacology and UK regulations, designed specifically for medical professionals who are curious about this emerging field. Whether you're a doctor, nurse, medical student, or pharmacist, this webinar will provide you with a comprehensive overview of medical cannabis and its applications in clinical practice in the UK. Sign up
The Practicalities of Prescribing Medical Cannabis
14/06/2023, ZoomIn the second webinar of the series, we will dive into the practicalities of prescribing medical cannabis as a GMC registered Specialist (Consultant). Attendees will gain valuable insights into the practicalities of prescribing medical cannabis, including the process of applying for an FP10 prescription pad, navigating insurance considerations, and determining appropriate dosing strategies. Our expert clinicians will share their experiences and expertise, providing practical tips and best practices for successfully incorporating medical cannabis into clinical practice. This webinar will be delivered in an engaging and interactive format, with opportunities for Q&A sessions with the experts, allowing you to get your questions answered by leading professionals in the field. Sign up
Medical Cannabis MDT Review – Real Cases Discussed with Expert Clinicians
05/07/2023, ZoomIn this webinar, attendees will have the privilege of witnessing real cases being discussed by expert clinicians in an MDT setting, gaining insights into the decision-making process and collaborative approach involved in prescribing medical cannabis. Our expert clinicians, who are members of the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society's Expert Committee, will share their extensive knowledge, experiences, and perspectives, providing valuable insights into the complexities of medical cannabis prescribing within a multidisciplinary framework. This webinar offers an exclusive opportunity to understand how a collaborative MDT approach can optimise patient care and outcomes, providing attendees with valuable guidance on how to apply this approach in their own clinical practice. Through interactive case discussions and expert insights, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the key considerations and challenges involved in prescribing medical cannabis from a multidisciplinary perspective. Sign up
Medical Cannabis Explained: Become a confident prescriber – September
13/09/2023, ZoomBook your place here.
This training is intended to give members of The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society an in-depth, fully up-to-date knowledge of the medical cannabis products (CBMPs) available to prescribe in the UK, together with the confidence to know what to prescribe according to a patient’s indication.
If you are not a member of the Society but wish to access the training, join the Society directly here. When your membership is confirmed, you will be able to book your place. Your booking will be cancelled and refunded if you are not a Society member.
Medical Cannabis Explained: Become a confident prescriber – October
24/10/2023, ZoomBook your place here.
This training is intended to give members of The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society an in-depth, fully up-to-date knowledge of the medical cannabis products (CBMPs) available to prescribe in the UK, together with the confidence to know what to prescribe according to a patient’s indication.
If you are not a member of the Society but wish to access the training, join the Society directly here. When your membership is confirmed, you will be able to book your place. Your booking will be cancelled and refunded if you are not a Society member.
Medical Cannabis Explained: Become a confident prescriber – November
16/11/2023, ZoomBook your place here.
This training is intended to give members of The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society an in-depth, fully up-to-date knowledge of the medical cannabis products (CBMPs) available to prescribe in the UK, together with the confidence to know what to prescribe according to a patient’s indication.
If you are not a member of the Society but wish to access the training, join the Society directly here. When your membership is confirmed, you will be able to book your place. Your booking will be cancelled and refunded if you are not a Society member.
Medical Cannabis Explained: Become a confident prescriber – December
19/12/2023, ZoomBook your place here.
This training is intended to give members of The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society an in-depth, fully up-to-date knowledge of the medical cannabis products (CBMPs) available to prescribe in the UK, together with the confidence to know what to prescribe according to a patient’s indication.
If you are not a member of the Society but wish to access the training, join the Society directly here. When your membership is confirmed, you will be able to book your place. Your booking will be cancelled and refunded if you are not a Society member.
Medical Cannabis Explained: Become a confident prescriber – January 24
16/01/2024, ZoomBook your place here.
This training is intended to give members of The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society an in-depth, fully up-to-date knowledge of the medical cannabis products (CBMPs) available to prescribe in the UK, together with the confidence to know what to prescribe according to a patient’s indication.
If you are not a member of the Society but wish to access the training, join the Society directly here. When your membership is confirmed, you will be able to book your place. Your booking will be cancelled and refunded if you are not a Society member.
Exploring the Endocannabinoid System
24/01/2024, Zoomew date to follow | 7:30 PM
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Join us for an enlightening webinar on the Endocannabinoid System (ECS), presented by the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society.
The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) is a complex cell-signaling system, first identified in the early 1990s by researchers exploring THC, a compound in cannabis. It plays a crucial role in regulating homeostasis at various levels, including cellular, tissue, organ, and organism-wide processes. The ECS is integral to managing functions and processes such as mood, appetite, memory, sleep, and pain perception.
A fundamental understanding of the ECS is essential for anyone prescribing medical cannabis. In this webinar, Dr. Stefan Broselid, Scientific Lead and member of the Executive Committee at the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society, will provide invaluable insights into the physiology of the body's ECS. He will offer new clinical perspectives on various medical conditions, as well as scientific rationales for the unique opportunities and therapeutic benefits of medical cannabis.
Dr. Broselid will also introduce his newly authored paper on the ECS, making this webinar the official launch event for this comprehensive guide, which is designed for members of the Society.
By attending, you will gain a deeper understanding of the physiology of the ECS and how medical cannabis exerts its clinical effects. This knowledge will empower you to make informed decisions and contribute effectively in your respective fields. The session is particularly beneficial for healthcare professionals looking to integrate medical cannabis into their practice, for researchers, or for anyone seeking to expand their knowledge in this rapidly evolving field.
Medical Cannabis Explained: Become a confident prescriber – Tuesday 5 March
05/03/2024, ZoomBook your place here.
This training is intended to give members of The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society an in-depth, fully up-to-date knowledge of the medical cannabis products (CBMPs) available to prescribe in the UK, together with the confidence to know what to prescribe according to a patient’s indication.
If you are not a member of the Society but wish to access the training, join the Society directly here. When your membership is confirmed, you will be able to book your place. Your booking will be cancelled and refunded if you are not a Society member.
Webinar – The importance of Nurses in UK Medical Cannabis
12/03/2024, Zoom12 March | 7:30 PM
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Join us for an enlightening webinar on Medical Cannabis Nursing, presented by the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society. Year upon year, in surveys conducted all around the world nurses are voted as the most trusted profession by the general public. Nurses are often cited as the first medical professional that patients feel comfortable sharing their cannabis use or questions about medical cannabis to.
Despite this nurses are still not as visible as they should be in this field. This webinar aims to demonstrate the importance of Nurses in the care of complex patients prescribed cannabis medicines and to celebrate their successes over the last 6 years since the law change in 2018.
Medical Cannabis Explained: Become a confident prescriber – Thursday 25 April
25/04/2024, ZoomBook your place here.
This training is intended to give members of The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society an in-depth, fully up-to-date knowledge of the medical cannabis products (CBMPs) available to prescribe in the UK, together with the confidence to know what to prescribe according to a patient’s indication.
If you are not a member of the Society but wish to access the training, join the Society directly here. When your membership is confirmed, you will be able to book your place. Your booking will be cancelled and refunded if you are not a Society member.
Medical Cannabis Explained: Become a confident prescriber – Wednesday 15 May
15/05/2024, ZoomBook your place here.
This training is intended to give members of The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society an in-depth, fully up-to-date knowledge of the medical cannabis products (CBMPs) available to prescribe in the UK, together with the confidence to know what to prescribe according to a patient’s indication.
If you are not a member of the Society but wish to access the training, join the Society directly here. When your membership is confirmed, you will be able to book your place. Your booking will be cancelled and refunded if you are not a Society member.
Medical Cannabis Explained: Become a confident prescriber – Wednesday 12 June
12/06/2024, ZoomBook your place here.
This training is intended to give members of The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society an in-depth, fully up-to-date knowledge of the medical cannabis products (CBMPs) available to prescribe in the UK, together with the confidence to know what to prescribe according to a patient’s indication.
If you are not a member of the Society but wish to access the training, join the Society directly here. When your membership is confirmed, you will be able to book your place. Your booking will be cancelled and refunded if you are not a Society member.
Webinar – Unlocking the Potential of Medical Cannabis Oils
18/09/2024, Zoom18 September | 7PM
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In the UK, a significant portion of medical cannabis prescribing currently involves cannabis flower. This webinar aims to educate clinicians about alternative methods of prescribing and using medical cannabis products, focusing on the growing role of cannabis oils in patient care. This webinar also offers an opportunity for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). We will discuss the suitability of cannabis oils and how they compare to cannabis flower and other methods of dosing. We’ll talk about the key issues cannabis oils pose, including consistency, cost, effect, and taste, and how these impact the patient experience. Michal Sassano, founder of SOMAÍ Pharmaceuticals, will share the latest innovations and differences in the market that are shaping the future of medical cannabis oils. You can also pose questions to our speakers during a Q&A. This webinar is aimed an MCCS members, clinicians, and professionals in the medical cannabis sector.
Medical Cannabis Explained: Become a confident prescriber – Thursday 19 September
19/09/2024, ZoomThursday 19 September
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This training is intended to give members of The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society an in-depth, fully up-to-date knowledge of the medical cannabis products (CBMPs) available to prescribe in the UK, together with the confidence to know what to prescribe according to a patient’s indication.
If you are not a member of the Society but wish to access the training, join the Society directly here. When your membership is confirmed, you will be able to book your place. Your booking will be cancelled and refunded if you are not a Society member.