title: Cannabis: its therapeutic use.
abstract: This article provides an overview of the issues surrounding the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. Examples of some of the ethical issues related to professional practice are discussed. The authors do not advocate legalising cannabis for all, but the therapeutic advantages and disadvantages of using cannabis are highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Staffordshire University, Stafford. jenny.wall@staffs.ac.uk
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wall
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ridgway
mesh_terms: D002188:Cannabis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000502:physiology*; D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D004993:Ethics, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D008385:Marijuana Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D008517:Phytotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing / Q000592:standards*; D011057:Politics; D006113:United Kingdom