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Tanya J Uritsky1, Mary Lynn McPherson, Françoise Pradel
1Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA. Tanya.Uritsky@uphs.upenn.edu
Abstract:
The medicinal and recreational use of cannabis has been controversial, especially in the United States. Marijuana for medicinal use is approved in 14 U.S. states and has recently been considered for legalization in several additional states. Given its demonstrated efficacy in symptom management, marijuana has a potential role in palliative care. This study utilized a 16-item questionnaire to assess the knowledge, experience, and views of hospice professionals regarding the use of marijuana in terminally ill patients. The study results revealed that, like the general public, hospice health care providers are generally in favor of legalization of marijuana and, if legalized, would support its use in symptom management for their terminally ill patients.
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