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FREE External Webinar by Avicanna: Rethinking Pain Management in Older Adults – What Prescribers Should Know About Cannabis
October 30 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Rethinking Pain Management in Older Adults: What Prescribers Should Know About Cannabis
Speaker: Erin O’Shaughnessy, MScN, NP-PHC
Date: October 30, 2025 – 1:00 PM ADT
Learning objectives
- Describe current evidence surrounding cannabis use in older adults, including its therapeutic potential, safety profile, common indications, and potential drug interactions.
- Discuss practical considerations such as dosing, delivery methods, and legal issues related to medical cannabis use in seniors.
- Apply effective communication strategies for discussing cannabis use with older patients seeking alternatives for managing chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety, and other age-related conditions.
Please RSVP via https://members.npcircle.ca/c/upcoming-events/rethinking-pain-management-in-older-adults