The Faculty of Pain Medicine says there needs to be more clinical evidence about the efficacy of medicinal cannabis before use as a treatment for chronic, non-cancer pain.

This fact sheet is from the Faculty of Pain Medicine, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists. It is a summary of our position on prescribing medicinal cannabis for people with chronic pain.

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PS10(PM) Statement on "Medicinal Cannabis" with particular reference to its use in the management of patients with chronic non-cancer pain

PS10(PM) BP Statement on "Medicinal Cannabis" with particular reference to its use in the management of patients with chronic non-cancer pain Background paper

Faculty feedback on the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads community consultation on cannabis and driving.

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