Clinical Case Study - Endometriosis Pain in a Patient with Pericarditis
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Overview
Gina, a 32-year-old with endometriosis, seeks treatment for her gastrointestinal and pain-related symptoms.
Gina has tried a range of conventional medications and therapies, but they’ve offered little relief for her symptoms, in particular her pain which leaves her cyclically incapacitated and impacts her work as a hotel manager.
In this case study, we explore how Gina’s team prescribed medical cannabis products to help Gina manage her pain and reduce the impacts on her work and wellbeing.
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 the pathophysiology of endometriosis and identify common management strategies
- Discuss the potential benefits and limitations of medical cannabis as a treatment option for common symptoms of endometriosis
- Identify suitable candidates for medical cannabis treatment
- Facilitate clinical discussions with patients around medical cannabis as a therapeutic option in symptom management of endometriosis
- Devise treatment plans that consider patient safety and minimise risk
- Offer effective patient education and treatment advice on the therapeutic use of medical cannabis
Overview
Gina, a 32-year-old with endometriosis, seeks treatment for her gastrointestinal and pain-related symptoms.
Gina has tried a range of conventional medications and therapies, but they’ve offered little relief for her symptoms, in particular her pain which leaves her cyclically incapacitated and impacts her work as a hotel manager.
In this case study, we explore how Gina’s team prescribed medical cannabis products to help Gina manage her pain and reduce the impacts on her work and wellbeing.
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 the pathophysiology of endometriosis and identify common management strategies
- Discuss the potential benefits and limitations of medical cannabis as a treatment option for common symptoms of endometriosis
- Identify suitable candidates for medical cannabis treatment
- Facilitate clinical discussions with patients around medical cannabis as a therapeutic option in symptom management of endometriosis
- Devise treatment plans that consider patient safety and minimise risk
- Offer effective patient education and treatment advice on the therapeutic use of medical cannabis