Clinical Case Study - Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Noel is a 57-year-old military veteran who developed PTSD and chronic pain due to several injuries sustained during service.

Despite trialling several conventional treatment options, Noel is still experiencing debilitating mood symptoms that affect his sleep, as well as chronic pain from the injuries he sustained.

In this case study, we explore how Dr. Xie prescribed medical cannabis in Noel's treatment plan.

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Estimated Duration: 1 hours

Access Duration: 12 months from date of purchase

Learning Outcomes

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

• Explain the pathophysiology of PTSD and identify common management strategies 
• Discuss the potential benefits and limitations of medical cannabis as a treatment option for symptoms of PTSD
• Identify suitable candidates for medical cannabis treatment
• Facilitate clinical discussions with patients around medical cannabis as a therapeutic option in the management of PTSD
• Devise treatment plans that consider patient safety and minimise risk

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