Open AccessCanada’s Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations: a synopsis for health professionals
Author(s) -
Daniel Ziemiański,
Mark A. Ware
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of hospital administration
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1927-7008
pISSN - 1927-6990
DOI - 10.5430/jha.v4n5p79
Subject(s) - cannabis , health professionals , medical cannabis , public relations , medicine , business , engineering ethics , health care , political science , engineering , psychiatry , law
Cannabis for therapeutic purposes (medical marijuana) is a complex reality in many parts of the world. Laws and regulations surrounding cannabis for therapeutic purposes around the world are evolving. The Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR) define roles and responsibilities pertaining to cannabis for therapeutic purposes in Canada. These regulations are lengthy and technical but include information important to health professionals. This article presents a synopsis of elements within the regulations that are important for health professionals. The purpose of this paper is to assist health professionals to understand the structure and impact of these regulations. With a greater understanding of how cannabis for therapeutic purposes is regulated, health professionals will be capable of engaging in more informed discussions with patients and colleagues, and will be better equipped to navigate the new landscape of legal access.