Medicinal Cannabis in Advanced Paediatric Cancers: Evidence and Recommendations
Join us for an insightful webinar presented by Alison Bowers, a leading researcher in paediatric palliative care. This session will explore the potential benefits and considerations of using medicinal cannabis (MC) for children with advanced cancers.
About the webinar
Join us for an insightful webinar presented by Alison Bowers, a leading researcher in the field of paediatric palliative care. This session will explore the potential benefits and considerations of using medicinal cannabis (MC) for children with advanced cancers. Alison will discuss the principles and challenges of setting up a groundbreaking randomised controlled trial, highlighting the background evidence for medicinal cannabis in paediatric care. While the trial has faced several delays and no results are available yet, the webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the foundational aspects and ongoing efforts to investigate this emerging treatment option.
Learning Outcomes
Summarise the complexities and obstacles involved in initiating a randomised controlled trial for medicinal cannabis in paediatric palliative care settings.
Evaluate the existing research and foundational evidence supporting the use of medicinal cannabis for children with advanced cancers, including its potential benefits and considerations.
Assess the significance of incorporating the views of children and their parents regarding medicinal cannabis use, contributing to a more holistic understanding of this treatment approach in paediatric care.
About the speaker
Dr Bowers is a Registered Children’s Nurse (United Kingdom) and Registered General Nurse (Australia). She currently works as a Research Fellow in the Cancer and Palliative Care Outcomes Centre, within the Centre for Healthcare Transformation at Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia. Her research focus is paediatric palliative care, and she has a particular interest in health services research, large data and medicinal cannabis. Dr Bowers is a Chief Investigator, Project Manager and Trial Coordinator for the 'MINI Trial', a medicinal cannabis clinical trial for children with advanced cancer, an Associate Investigator and Project Manager for the evaluation of the Queensland Paediatric Palliative Care Outreach Collaborative and the project team lead for a needs analysis and gap-analysis in the delivery of Paediatric Palliative Care across Australia. Dr Bowers is also a Director for the Australian College of Children and Young People’s Nurses.
Webinar
When: Tuesday, 5 November 2024
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: Free
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