Going beyond traditional advice when counselling about medicinal cannabis

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Going beyond traditional advice when counselling about medicinal cannabis

By Noni Richards
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Clinical writer Noni Richards says patient counselling about medicinal cannabis must extend beyond traditional medication instructions. This article outlines the products available in New Zealand, including efficacy and safety considerations

Since a 2020 change in medicinal cannabis regulation in New Zealand, it has been easier for GPs and other registered medical practitioners to prescrib
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