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A Doctor's Case for Medical Marijuana

TED via YouTube

Overview

This course explores a physician's investigation into medical marijuana, separating fact from fiction and highlighting what mainstream medicine can learn from modern dispensaries. The learning outcomes include understanding the current knowledge and gaps in medical marijuana research, as well as the lessons that can be applied to traditional medicine. The course teaches critical thinking skills, research analysis, and the importance of patient-centered care. The teaching method involves a TED Talk format, combining storytelling with evidence-based insights. The intended audience includes healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in the intersection of medicine and alternative treatments.

Syllabus

Intro
The most embarrassing thing
Medical marijuana
Research
Three surprises
Losing control
Its terrifying
How do they do it
Getting a letter of recommendation
Education
Wakeup call
More evidence
A wakeup call
Lessons we can learn
Giving patients more control
Putting patients first
We can do this
Visit new dispensaries
Outro

Taught by

TED

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