{"product_id":"medical-cannabis-handbook-for-healthcare-professionals-9780826135636","title":"Medical Cannabis Handbook for Healthcare Professionals","description":"\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelps healthcare professionals navigate the maze of information and disinformation about medical cannabis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten for all healthcare professionals who are considering including medical cannabis in their treatment plans, this is the first handbook to disseminate all the information needed to advise patients safely and legally. Replete with evidence-based guidelines firmly grounded in the most up-to-date research, this resource covers the historical, legal, and biological context of medical cannabis so healthcare professionals can confidently discuss possible plans with their patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMedical Cannabis Handbook For Healthcare Professionals\u003c\/em\u003e delves into the biology of the endocannabinoid system, addressing how cannabis interacts with the body, its effects and side effects, and how to manage cannabis-drug interactions. Chapters discuss in detail how to talk to patients, what language providers can and cannot use, protocols for patient-centered dosing, and the variety of available cannabinoid pharmaceuticals. Based on the latest research, this book demonstrates the efficacy of cannabis in treating a broad range of symptoms and conditions. Written for any healthcare professional who might have to answer patient questions about medical cannabis, this handbook dispels common myths and confirms little-known facts about medical cannabis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eKEY FEATURES: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cli\u003eDelivers the most up-to-date, evidence-based research on medical cannabis to enhance understanding of this complex topic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides historical, legal, and biological content so that healthcare professionals can confidently discuss medical cannabis with patients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispels common cannabis myths and misinformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscusses pain management regarding cannabis and opioids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCo-published with Medical Marijuana 411, the leading medical cannabis education provider to offer online CME, CPE, and CNE courses to health professionals worldwide; and required certifications for dispensary consultants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNazarenus, Christine:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChristine Nazarenus - Medical Marijuana 411\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore founding \u003cem\u003eMedical Marijuana 411, \u003c\/em\u003e Ms. Nazarenus successfully sold, implemented, and configured Digital Asset Management Systems for Fortune 500 companies and some of the largest publishers in the world. She is an expert in social media and digital strategies and is a content management specialist offering digital consulting services to top brands for their online strategies. It was after securing a contract with a major retailer out of Chicago, that Chris had an opportunity to help the \u003cem\u003eIndianapolis Motor Speedway\u003c\/em\u003e with an archive strategy. In 1998, she then had the vision to \"flip\" the traditional archival strategy and develop an online strategy unheard of at the time. She would leave the corporate world to launch her first start up, \u003cem\u003eArtemis Images\u003c\/em\u003e with the \u003cem\u003eIndianapolis Motor Speedway\u003c\/em\u003e as her first client.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMs. Nazarenus has been quoted in D.A. Benton's book, \u003cem\u003eHow to Act Like a CEO. Artemis Images'\u003c\/em\u003e business case is featured in \u003cem\u003eTechnology Ventures - From Ideas to Enterprise, McGraw Hill\u003c\/em\u003e and studied by MBA students worldwide. In 2007, Chris was a nominee for the prestigious \u003cem\u003eDenver Business Journals' Woman Entrepreneur of the Year.\u003c\/em\u003e Chris is a graduate of the University of Puget Sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\"","brand":"Springer Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50369148125458,"sku":"9780826135636","price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5c1fadfa-b8ee-428a-b8a4-89030a1c56c3.jpg?v=1728522035","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/medical-cannabis-handbook-for-healthcare-professionals-9780826135636","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}