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Ep. 84 CANNABIS

April 7, 2025 · 55 min

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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 & Produced by: Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander
Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger

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