Integrating Medical Cannabis in Chronic Pain Care

This module explores the complexities of chronic pain and its management, with a focus on the potential role of medical cannabis.

Learners will examine the factors influencing pain perception, the mechanisms of pain signaling, and the different aetiologies and pathophysiologies of pain.

The module addresses the interplay between physical and psychosocial factors in the pain experience and the impacts of chronic pain on individuals and the Australian healthcare system. It also covers common treatment interventions, the therapeutic potential of medical cannabis for chronic pain and co-occurring conditions, and considerations for its use.

Healthcare practitioners will gain insights into addressing barriers to medical cannabis treatment to support improved patient outcomes.

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Estimated Duration: 1 hours

Access Duration: 12 months from date of purchase

Upon completion of this module, you’ll be able to:

• Identify the factors that affect an individual's experience of pain
• Explain the pain signalling process
• Identify different pain aetiologies and pathophysiologies
• Explain the interplay between physical and psychosocial factors in the pain experience
• Define chronic pain and explain its impacts on individuals and the Australian healthcare and social support systems
• Describe common treatment interventions for chronic pain
• Describe medical cannabis' therapeutic potential for treating chronic pain and common co-occurring conditions
• Identify general considerations for medical cannabis treatment
• Explain common barriers to medical cannabis treatment and how to address them