Clinical Case Study - Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia and Allergies
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Overview
Fourty-three year old Luna has been experiencing a lot of mental health ups and downs. But recently there have been more “downs” than “ups”. Despite taking pharmaceutical treatments, her anxiety and depression are out of control, and it’s affecting her sleep.
But Luna has a coconut and lavender allergy – both of which can be caused by compounds also found in medical cannabis. And, there is evidence to suggest that THC can exacerbate anxiety and in some cases cause paranoia.
In this case study, explore how Luna’s team safely prescribed medical cannabis so she was feeling better and sleeping soundly in no time.
Preview this case study by watching the video above.
Estimated Duration: 1 hour
Access Duration: 12 months from date of purchase
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this case study, you’ll be able to:
- Explain why coconut and lavender allergies, and anxiety, are risk factors for using medical cannabis
- Identify ingredients in medical cannabis products that commonly cause allergic or hypersensitive reactions
- Apply critical safety considerations/risk mitigation strategies for patients presenting with allergies and anxiety concerns
- Facilitate discussions with patients around medical cannabis as a therapeutic option for symptom management
- Provide medication safety education to patients
Overview
Fourty-three year old Luna has been experiencing a lot of mental health ups and downs. But recently there have been more “downs” than “ups”. Despite taking pharmaceutical treatments, her anxiety and depression are out of control, and it’s affecting her sleep.
But Luna has a coconut and lavender allergy – both of which can be caused by compounds also found in medical cannabis. And, there is evidence to suggest that THC can exacerbate anxiety and in some cases cause paranoia.
In this case study, explore how Luna’s team safely prescribed medical cannabis so she was feeling better and sleeping soundly in no time.
Preview this case study by watching the video above.
Estimated Duration: 1 hour
Access Duration: 12 months from date of purchase
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this case study, you’ll be able to:
- Explain why coconut and lavender allergies, and anxiety, are risk factors for using medical cannabis
- Identify ingredients in medical cannabis products that commonly cause allergic or hypersensitive reactions
- Apply critical safety considerations/risk mitigation strategies for patients presenting with allergies and anxiety concerns
- Facilitate discussions with patients around medical cannabis as a therapeutic option for symptom management
- Provide medication safety education to patients