Six in Ten Physicians Say Medical Marijuana is Legit
Posted by Marijuana Doctors on 11/01/2019 in Medical Marijuana
Updated on January 21, 2020.
Medical content reviewed by Dr. Joseph Rosado, MD, M.B.A, Chief Medical Officer
Four years after medical marijuana became legal in Minnesota,
a new survey found 58% of primary care physicians in the state believe cannabis is a
“legitimate” treatment and 39% thought providers should offer
it to patients.
The study, published in the
journal BMC Family Practice, was small, including only 62 doctors.
A majority of providers in the survey agreed that medical marijuana was helpful for treating cancer, terminal illness, and intractable pain. Half said cannabis was effective for muscle spasms, and 42% felt it could help patients suffering from seizures.
Yet
half said
they were not ready or did not want to answer patients’ questions about medical
cannabis. Many felt they needed more
information about the benefits and risks in order to advise patients more
effectively.
Here’s information on how to get a medical marijuana card in Minnesota.
