Ethical Cannabis Care: Patient Interactions and Education

Join Nurse Practitioner Lisa Dick for insights on enhancing patient management in cannabis prescribing. Learn best practices for assessments, formulation choices, and safe prescribing.

About the webinar

Join us for an enlightening session presented by Lisa Dick, an experienced Nurse Practitioner, focused on optimising your approach to medicinal cannabis patient management. This session is designed for healthcare professionals looking to enhance their protocols and procedures in cannabis prescribing. Lisa will share valuable insights into managing patient expectations, conducting comprehensive assessments, understanding various cannabis formulations, and ensuring safe prescribing practices.

Learning Outcomes

Develop strategies to set and manage realistic patient expectations for medicinal cannabis treatment

Demonstrate expertise in conducting thorough assessments to determine patient suitability for medicinal cannabis

Identify various cannabis formulations and make informed decisions on the best options for patients

Evaluate best practices for safe prescribing, including accurate dosing, monitoring side effects, and compliance with legal guidelines

Lisa was endorsed as a Nurse Practitioner in 2016 after completing her Masters of Nurse Practitioner at The University of Melbourne. As a registered nurse she specialised in aged care, community health, urological conditions, continence and chronic disease management. As a Nurse Practitioner she has worked in a variety of different settings including in both public and private health services. Lisa is an Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) member. Lisa has been honoured to represent the ACNP as the Victorian Chapter Chair for a 2-year term. In 2021 Lisa commenced specialising in alternative health solutions for chronic illnesses. Since she was allowed to provide these treatments, there has been no looking back.

Lisa is a board member of the Australian New Zealand College of Cannabinoid Practitioners (ANZCCP), an active member of the Australian Medicinal Cannabis Association (AMCA), Cannabis Clinicians Australia (CCA) and the Australian Cannabis Nurses Association (ACNA). Lisa received a highly prestigious award in her Industry: “The Cannabiz Awards 2024 Highly Commended Prescribing Healthcare Practitioner of the Year”. Lisa was also awarded the 2024 ACNP Beverley McGavin Excellence in Clinical Leadership Award for her outstanding leadership and commitment to excellence in healthcare in her area of practice. Lisa enjoys every opportunity to attend and participate in educational events and presents at ACNP Conferences to her colleagues.

Webinar

When: Tuesday, 11 March 2025

Time: 7:00 pm

Cost: Free

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