Medical Cannabis Handbook for Healthcare Professionals
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
29 December 2019
Summary
Helps healthcare professionals navigate the maze of information and disinformation about medical cannabisWritten for all healthcare professionals who are considering including medical cannabis in their treatment plans, this is the first handbook to disseminate all the information needed to advise patients safely and legally. Replete with evidence-based guidelines firmly grounded in the most up-to-date research, this resource covers the historical, legal, and biological context of medical cannabis so healthcare professionals can confidently discuss possible plans with their patients.Medical Cannabis Handbook For Healthcare Professionals delves into the biology of the endocannabinoid system, addressing how cannabis interacts with the body, its effects and side effects, and how to manage cannabis–drug interactions. Chapters discuss in detail how to talk to patients, what language providers can and cannot use, protocols for patient-centered dosing, and the variety of available cannabinoid pharmaceuticals. Based on the latest research, this book demonstrates the efficacy of cannabis in treating a broad range of symptoms and conditions. Written for any healthcare professional who might have to answer patient questions about medical cannabis, this handbook dispels common myths and confirms little-known facts about medical cannabis.KEY FEATURES:Delivers the most up-to-date, evidence-based research on medical cannabis to enhance understanding of this complex topicProvides historical, legal, and biological content so that healthcare professionals can confidently discuss medical cannabis with patientsDispels common cannabis myths and misinformationDiscusses pain management regarding cannabis and opioidsCo-published with Medical Marijuana 411, the leading medical cannabis education provider to offer online CME, CPE, and CNE courses to health professionals worldwide; and required certifications for dispensary consultants
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780826135636 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0826135633 |
| Author: | Christine Nazarenus |
| Publisher: | Springer Publishing Co Inc |
| Imprint: | Springer Publishing Co Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 29 December 2019 |
| Weight: | 333g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 279mm |
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Christine Nazarenus
Christine Nazarenus – Medical Marijuana 411Before founding Medical Marijuana 411, Ms. Nazarenus successfully sold, implemented, and configured Digital Asset Management Systems for Fortune 500 companies and some of the largest publishers in the world. She is an expert in social media and digital strategies and is a content management specialist offering digital consulting services to top brands for their online strategies. It was after securing a contract with a major retailer out of Chicago, that Chris had an opportunity to help the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with an archive strategy. In 1998, she then had the vision to “flip” the traditional archival strategy and develop an online strategy unheard of at the time. She would leave the corporate world to launch her first start up, Artemis Images with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as her first client.Ms. Nazarenus has been quoted in D.A. Benton’s book, How to Act Like a CEO. Artemis Images’ business case is featured in Technology Ventures – From Ideas to Enterprise, McGraw Hill and studied by MBA students worldwide. In 2007, Chris was a nominee for the prestigious Denver Business Journals’ Woman Entrepreneur of the Year. Chris is a graduate of the University of Puget Sound.
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