title: California's Compassionate Use Act and the federal government's medical marijuana policy: can California physicians recommend marijuana to their patients without subjecting themselves to sanctions?
authors.affiliation: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, USA.
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Rojas
mesh_terms: D002140:California; D002188:Cannabis; D002961:Civil Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D035082:Federal Government; D006801:Humans; D007883:Legislation, Medical; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008385:Marijuana Smoking / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy; D010820:Physicians / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008517:Phytotherapy; D028321:Plant Preparations / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011640:Public Policy; D013219:State Government; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D028321:Plant Preparations