20 patients granted use of medicinal cannabis under consultant supervision

The Health Minister has granted medicinal cannabis be used to treat 20 patients after their doctors applied for a special licence.

20 patients granted use of medicinal cannabis under consultant supervision
Fri, 24 May, 2019 - 10:50
Digital Desk staff

The Health Minister has granted medicinal cannabis be used to treat 20 patients after their doctors applied for a special licence.

The Department of Health grants the licences if the application is endorsed by a consultant who is prepared to monitor its effects.

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