Between June and October 2020, the Consortium conducted a cross-sectional state-wide survey of registered medical marijuana physicians in Florida. The survey aimed to understand training needs, prescribing practices, and desired research priorities.
Led by Consortium member, Ruba Sajdeya, MD, “Practice Patterns and Training Needs Among Physicians Certifying Patients for Medical Marijuana in Florida” analyzed data from this state-wide survey.
Physicians indicated their clinical practice relies on a blend of research and anecdotal information sources. Physicians report clinical factors influencing their recommendations to patients, but treatment plans vary substantially and rely on experimental approaches.
Some key takeaways from the 116 respondents, include:
Based on the information above, physicians indicate their clinical practices rely on a blend of research and anecdotal information sources. While physicians report clinical factors as influential during patient recommendation, patient assessment practices and treatment regimen recommendations vary substantially and rely on experimental approaches.
More research is needed to inform evidence-based practice and training, especially considering details on drug interactions, risk-benefit of treatment for specific clinical conditions, and strategies to reduce opioid use.
Read the full research article at the Journal of Primary Care & Community Health