The word ‘cannabis’ will be adopted as an umbrella term for marijuana, the derivatives of the plant and its extracts throughout this report. Cannabis plants are a sustainable and robust material which have historical purposes in medicine and textiles; it is also suitable for rope, biodegradable plastics, building materials and food. The focus of this report is to discuss health and medicinal cannabis.
Each section will provide the following: An introduction of cannabis and the medicinal benefits for patients also the barriers in accessing healthcare.
Explore UK Policies and Legislation that protect the public and impediments to accessing healthcare; Discuss previous barriers to research and examine innovations. Examine Quality control and Quality Assurance in nursing and research.
