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Table 2 Content Areas Specific to Medical Cannabis (n = 6)

From: “Guarding their practice”: a descriptive study of Canadian nursing policies and education related to medical cannabis

Items

Frequencya (%)

Dosing and creating effective treatment plans for patients using medical cannabis

1 (16.7)

Similarities and differences between dried cannabis, other forms of cannabis products, and prescription cannabinoid medications

2 (33.3)

Health Canada’s Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations Program

2 (33.3)

Laws and regulations surrounding the medical use of cannabis in Canada

4 (66.7)

Safety, warning signs and precautions for patients using medical cannabis

2 (33.3)

Alternative routes of administration of medical cannabis

2 (33.3)

Mechanism of action of cannabis (endocannabinoid system)

4 (66.7)

Potential risks of using cannabis for medical purposes

3 (50.0)

Potential therapeutic uses for cannabis

3 (50.0)

Other (please specify)

1 (16.7)

  1. aRespondents could select more than one option