Ep. 84 CANNABIS

We’re diving into medicinal cannabis—how it works, who it helps, and the role nurses are playing. Serving 3 perspectives, featuring expert insights, patient stories, and behind-the-scenes at a cannabis facility, this episode unpacks a fast-evolving area of healthcare.   

The Episode of Nursing Australia presents:  

The latest Nursing Australia News (03:36) Major psych clinic shutdown, global health security risk and public health ciggy raids. 

Perspective 1: (05:27) The Nurse: Debbie  

Perspective 2: (22:08) The Patient & Farmer: Matt 

Perspective 3: (38:04) The Doctor: Dr. Jim 

Handy Links: 

HeyDay Medical (Dr. Jim's Clinic) 

The Australian Cannabis Nurses Association (ACNA)  

TGA Guidance for the use of medicinal cannabis in Australia: Overview

FLORENCE App by APNA   

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Hosted by: Matthew St Ledger, Mitch Wall & Katherine Fullagar
Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger

Chapters

• 3:36 The latest Nursing Australia News
• 5:27 Perspective 1: The Nurse
• 22:08 Perspective 2: The Patient
• 38:04 Perspective 3: The Doctor