Clinical Case Study – ADHD Symptoms and Chronic Pain
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Overview
Hayley, a 37-year-old female, presents with chronic pain and combined-type ADHD.
Despite her diagnosis 27 years prior, her ADHD is unmanaged, and she’s seeking particular help with attention, anxiety and sleep, as well as pain management for chronic lower back and shoulder pain.
In this case study, we explore how Hayley’s team prescribed a combination of medical cannabis products, including medicated edibles, to treat Hayley’s symptoms and restore her quality of life.
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 how and why ADHD and chronic pain affects patients
- Discuss the potential benefits and limitations of medical cannabis as a treatment option for ADHD and pain symptoms
- Identify suitable candidates for medical cannabis treatment
- Facilitate clinical discussions with patients around medical cannabis as a therapeutic option in ADHD and chronic pain symptom management
- 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
Hayley, a 37-year-old female, presents with chronic pain and combined-type ADHD.
Despite her diagnosis 27 years prior, her ADHD is unmanaged, and she’s seeking particular help with attention, anxiety and sleep, as well as pain management for chronic lower back and shoulder pain.
In this case study, we explore how Hayley’s team prescribed a combination of medical cannabis products, including medicated edibles, to treat Hayley’s symptoms and restore her quality of life.
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 how and why ADHD and chronic pain affects patients
- Discuss the potential benefits and limitations of medical cannabis as a treatment option for ADHD and pain symptoms
- Identify suitable candidates for medical cannabis treatment
- Facilitate clinical discussions with patients around medical cannabis as a therapeutic option in ADHD and chronic pain symptom management
- Devise treatment plans that consider patient safety and minimise risk
- Offer effective patient education and treatment advice on the therapeutic use of medical cannabis