Table 3.
Attitudes Regarding Role for Cannabis in the Treatment of Rheumatic Disorders.
| Survey Question | Possible Responses | n (%) * |
|---|---|---|
| “Is there a role for use of any of the following options for rheumatic conditions?” | Pharma only | 4 (17) |
| Medical cannabis | 2 (9) | |
| No role | 4 (17) | |
| Both | 11 (48) | |
| Did not answer | 2 (9) | |
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| “Have you previously recommended a trial of the following?” | Pharma only | 0 (0) |
| Medical cannabis | 11 (48) | |
| Both | 3 (13) | |
| Never | 9 (39) | |
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| “Would you recommend a trial of the following?” | Pharma only | 4 (17) |
| Medical cannabis | 2 (9) | |
| Both | 9 (39) | |
| None | 7 (30) | |
| Did not answer | 1 (4) | |
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| “Would you write a medical cannabis prescription for a patient failing conventional treatments?” | Yes | 19 (83) |
| No | 3 (13) | |
| Did not answer | 1 (4) | |
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| “Would you write a medical cannabis prescription based on patient request regardless of previous treatments?” | Yes | 2 (9) |
| No | 20 (87) | |
| Did not answer | 1 (4) | |
*
Total respondents: n=23.