From DIY to MD: How Patient-Doctor Conversations Improve Outcomes

Time: Tuesday, May 6th, Noon PM EST        

Location – Virtual Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83722922366?pwd=QjZ3V0xNWHZ0OVZ0b3BpbWd3STRqUT09

Event Description:

How does healthcare provider involvement impact medical cannabis use and patient outcomes? This journal club will analyze a recent study exploring whether patients who collaborate with a cannabis clinician or inform their primary care provider (PCP) about their medical cannabis use experience improved efficacy, different cannabinoid dosing patterns, or fewer side effects.

We will examine the implications of professional oversight in cannabinoid therapy and discuss how these findings could influence clinical practice, patient education, and healthcare policy. Bring your questions and insights for an engaging discussion!

Featured Article:

Clobes, T. A., Mee, M. M., Jimenez, J. M., Maldonado, J. & Song, J. R. Impact of Healthcare Provider Awareness and Guidance on the Medical Cannabis Experience. Med. Cannabis Cannabinoids 8, 47–57 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1159/000544125

Speakers:

• Phil Molloy, MD – Clinical education expert

• Teresa Simon, MPH – Public health epidemiologist

• Len Kamen, MD – Clinical pain specialist

• Jahan Marcu, PhD – Cannabis researcher

Questions? Email Prctrials.info@gmail.com

This journal is supported by PRC+. PRC + has education modules and other resources available for health care professionals: https://www.prc-trials-plus.com/education