Table 1 Analysis of knowledge scores and gaps for therapeutic use of cannabis (ranked by gap size)
From: Cannabis in medicine: a national educational needs assessment among Canadian physicians
Knowledge area | Mean current knowledge score (1–5) | Mean desired knowledge score (1–5) | Mean GAP 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
Dosing and creating effective treatment plans for patients using medical cannabis | 2.25 | 3.95 | 1.78 |
Similarities and differences between dried cannabis, other forms of cannabis products, and prescription cannabinoid medications | 2.36 | 4.00 | 1.70 |
Health Canada’s Marihuana Medical Access Regulations (MMAR) Program | 2.43 | 3.99 | 1.60 |
Laws and regulations surrounding the medical use of cannabis | 2.65 | 4.11 | 1.49 |
Safety, warning signs and precautions for patients using medical cannabis | 2.84 | 4.21 | 1.48 |
Alternative routes of administration of medical cannabis | 2.72 | 4.02 | 1.42 |
Mechanism of action of cannabis (endocannabinoid system) | 2.78 | 4.06 | 1.39 |
Potential risks of using cannabis for medical purposes | 3.06 | 4.23 | 1.28 |
Potential therapeutic uses for cannabis | 3.07 | 4.17 | 1.22 |