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. 2017 Mar;42(3):180-188.

Medicinal Cannabis: History, Pharmacology, And Implications for the Acute Care Setting

Mary Barna Bridgeman, Daniel T Abazia

Medicinal Cannabis: History, Pharmacology, And Implications for the Acute Care Setting

Mary Barna Bridgeman et al. P T. 2017 Mar.

Abstract

The authors review the historical use of medicinal cannabis and discuss the agent's pharmacology and pharmacokinetics, select evidence on medicinal uses, and the implications of evolving regulations on the acute care hospital setting.

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