Physicians’ attitudes towards medical cannabis: a survey from Uruguay

IF 1.5 4区社会学 Q3 SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy Pub Date : 2022-06-24 DOI:10.1080/09687637.2022.2091425

Belén Sotto, R. Queirolo, Eliana Alvarez

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Abstract Background: Although Uruguay was the first country to legalize cannabis at a national level, regulations for the medicinal component have been slow in coming. The integration of medical cannabis into the healthcare system remains a challenge, and the regulatory framework is still under review. In this context, physicians’ opinions must be considered. This study aims to determine the medical community’s attitudes towards cannabis. Methods: We conducted an anonymous self-administered online survey. Several national physician organizations collaborated in the dissemination process. The questionnaire inquired about cannabis-related topics such as knowledge, experience, attitudes, and the perceived barriers they encounter. Results: A total of 275 physicians responded to the survey. The vast majority stated that they had been consulted by their patients about cannabis, although only half of them had formally or informally recommended it. Finally, we found almost unanimous agreement among physicians that medical cannabis should be legal. Discussion: Uruguayan physicians have a positive view regarding the legalization of medical cannabis and are in favor of recommending its use. The main barrier to doing so is the lack of knowledge about incorporating it into their clinical practice. Medical cannabis should be addressed by public policies by providing training opportunities and institutional support.

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医生对医用大麻的态度:乌拉圭的一项调查

摘要背景:虽然乌拉圭是第一个在国家层面将大麻合法化的国家，但药用成分的法规却迟迟没有出台。将医用大麻纳入医疗保健系统仍然是一项挑战，监管框架仍在审查中。在这种情况下，必须考虑医生的意见。这项研究旨在确定医学界对大麻的态度。方法:我们进行了一项匿名自我管理的在线调查。几个国家医师组织在传播过程中进行了合作。调查问卷询问了与大麻相关的话题，如知识、经验、态度和他们遇到的感知障碍。结果:共有275名医生参与了本次调查。绝大多数医生表示，病人曾向他们咨询过大麻的问题，尽管只有一半的人正式或非正式地推荐过大麻。最后，我们发现医生们几乎一致同意医用大麻应该是合法的。讨论:乌拉圭医生对医用大麻合法化持积极看法，并赞成建议使用大麻。这样做的主要障碍是缺乏将其纳入临床实践的知识。公共政策应通过提供培训机会和机构支持来解决医用大麻问题。

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Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy SUBSTANCE ABUSE-

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4.30

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10.50%

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期刊介绍： Drugs: education, prevention & policy is a refereed journal which aims to provide a forum for communication and debate between policy makers, practitioners and researchers concerned with social and health policy responses to legal and illicit drug use and drug-related harm. The journal publishes multi-disciplinary research papers, commentaries and reviews on policy, prevention and harm reduction issues regarding the use and misuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. It is journal policy to encourage submissions which reflect different cultural, historical and theoretical approaches to the development of policy and practice.