Why a distinct medical stream is necessary to support patients using cannabis for medical purposes

• Main Authors: Cecilia Costiniuk (Author), Caroline A. MacCallum (Author), Michael Boivin (Author), Sergio Rueda (Author), Gary Lacasse (Author), Zach Walsh (Author), Paul J. Daeninck (Author), Shari Margolese (Author), Enrico Mandarino (Author), Jagpaul Kaur Deol (Author), Tatiana Sanchez (Author), Alan D. Bell (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Since 2001, Canadians have been able to obtain cannabis for medical purposes, initially through the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR). The Cannabis Act (Bill C-45) came into force on October 17, 2018, replacing the ACMPR. The Cannabis Act enables Canadia...