HMS-016 - An exploration of physicians’ knowledge and perception about the use of medical cannabis in UAE: A qualitative study

• At: Copenhagen (Denmark) (2025)
• Type: Poster
• Poster code: HMS-016
• By: HASHAD, Nortan (Higher Colleges Of Technology, United Arab Emirates)
• Co-author(s): Dr Nortan Hashad (Higher Colleges Of Technology, Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
  Prof Heba Mohamed (Higher Colleges Of Technology, Dubai, United Arab Emirates / Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt)
  Dr Lamia Al Hajri (Higher Colleges Of Technology, Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
  Ms. Reem Alzarooni (Higher Colleges Of Technology, Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
  Ms Saadiya Alkhaldi (Higher Colleges Of Technology, Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
  Ms Alya Almaazmi (Higher Colleges Of Technology, Dubai, United Arab Emirates / Sharjah Civil Defence Authority, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates)
  Ms Sara Alraeesi (Higher Colleges Of Technology, Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
  Ms Maryam Almehairi (Higher Colleges Of Technology, Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
  Mr Waqar Ahmed (Fakeeh University Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
  
• Abstract:

  Introduction
  In recent years, the legal status of medical cannabis (MC) has changed significantly, making it accessible to many patients worldwide. However, in many Middle Eastern countries, its use remains prohibited creating the need to explore its potential use in this region targeting the challenges of integration into the healthcare system.
  
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