Scenario | Recommendation |
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• When initiating medical cannabis for chronic pain, patients should be seen: | • Every 2 to 4 weeks |
• When the patient is stabilized on cannabis, the recommended follow-up is: | • Every 3 months although some patients may require more frequent monitoring, or local jurisdictions may legislate monitoring at specific time intervals |
• Medical cannabis discontinuation should occur: | • If the patient experiences moderate or severe cannabis-related adverse effects, the maximum agreed upon dose in milligrams is reached and does not benefit the patient, and/or the patient has misuse or diversion associated with cannabis |