Clinical Case Study – Chronic Pain Due to Frozen Shoulder, and Anxiety and Insomnia

Lucy, a 60-year-old female, presents with a frozen shoulder with secondary constant pain with flare ups on movement. Her quality of life is severely impacted, due to reduced range of motion in her shoulder, and she’s now unable to work. This is causing anxiety and poor sleep quality. 

In this case study, we explore how Lucy’s team prescribed a combination of medical cannabis products to manage her pain symptoms and restore her quality of life.

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Estimated Duration: 1 hour

Access Duration: 12 months from date of purchase

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

• Explain the pathophysiology of chronic pain, anxiety and sleep issues  and identify common management strategies 
• Discuss the potential benefits and limitations of medical cannabis as a treatment option for patients with chronic pain, anxiety and sleep issues
• Identify suitable candidates for medical cannabis treatment
• Facilitate clinical discussions with patients around medical cannabis as a therapeutic option in symptom management of chronic pain, anxiety and sleep issues
• Devise treatment plans that consider patient safety and minimise risk
• Offer effective patient education and treatment advice on the therapeutic use of medical cannabis