Medical Marijuana Overview: Patient Care Considerations for all Primary Care Physicians

Objectives:

• Recognize the difference between recommending and prescribing medication in regard to medical marijuana
• Summarize components of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Rules and Regulations in regard to patient licensing and physician recommendations
• Recognize that marijuana is still a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance at the Federal level
• Differentiate the pharmacology and toxicology of the cannabinoids THC and cannabidiol
• Recognize potential drug-drug interactions of medical marijuana
• Implement appropriate counseling of patients who are considering or currently using medical marijuana