Medical Use of Marijuana in Palliative Care

被引:8
作者
Johannigman, Suzanne [1 ]
Eschiti, Valerie [2 ]
机构
[1] Decatur Cty Mem Hosp, Greensburg, IN USA
[2] Univ Oklahoma, Hlth Sci Ctr, Coll Nursing, Oklahoma City, OK USA
关键词
CANNABIS;
D O I
10.1188/13.CJON.360-362
中图分类号
R73 [肿瘤学];
学科分类号
100214 ;
摘要
Marijuana has been documented to provide relief to patients in palliative care. However, healthcare providers should use caution when discussing medical marijuana use With patients. This article features a case study that reveals the complexity of medical marijuana use. For oncology nurses to Offer high-quality care, examining the pros and cons of medical marijuana use in the palliative care setting is important.
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页码:360 / 362
页数:3
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