Medical Cannabis in Long-Term Care

An interactive Webinar with Long Term Care (LTC) physicians, nurses and pharmacists across Canada regarding the use of Medical Cannabis in care facilities. This presentation will focus on the history of the plant along with its interaction with the endocannabinoid system and a review of the scientific evidence. Emphasis will be on the use of cannabinoid therapy in a Senior population along with the barriers for incorporating medical cannabis into LTC. As well, considerations when substituting cannabis for “conventional medications” in polypharmacy situations will also be discussed.