Clinical Case Study - Chronic Kidney Disease
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Overview
Rachel, a 40-year-old female, presents with migraines, insomnia and chronic abdominal pain secondary to a recent nephrectomy due to chronic kidney disease.
After trying many medications with only minimal symptom relief, Rachel’s desperate to find an alternative solution.
In this case study, we explore how Rachel’s team prescribed medical cannabis to help manage her pain and insomnia and improve her overall 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 chronic renal kidney disease affects patients
- Discuss the potential benefits and limitations of medical cannabis as a treatment option for chronic renal kidney disease, nephrectomy, migraines and nausea and vomiting
- Identify suitable candidates for medical cannabis treatment
- Facilitate clinical discussions with patients around medical cannabis as a therapeutic option in symptom management of chronic renal disease, nephrectomy, migraines, nausea and vomiting
- 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
Rachel, a 40-year-old female, presents with migraines, insomnia and chronic abdominal pain secondary to a recent nephrectomy due to chronic kidney disease.
After trying many medications with only minimal symptom relief, Rachel’s desperate to find an alternative solution.
In this case study, we explore how Rachel’s team prescribed medical cannabis to help manage her pain and insomnia and improve her overall 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 chronic renal kidney disease affects patients
- Discuss the potential benefits and limitations of medical cannabis as a treatment option for chronic renal kidney disease, nephrectomy, migraines and nausea and vomiting
- Identify suitable candidates for medical cannabis treatment
- Facilitate clinical discussions with patients around medical cannabis as a therapeutic option in symptom management of chronic renal disease, nephrectomy, migraines, nausea and vomiting
- Devise treatment plans that consider patient safety and minimise risk
- Offer effective patient education and treatment advice on the therapeutic use of medical cannabis