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# TITLE: Is it appropriate for doctors to prescribe medical marijuana? [7c4a2467bdd84cc40336db97cf570d45]
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# PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# MODIFICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4
# NUMBER VOTERS: 5
# NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 3
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - It is appropriate for doctors to prescribe medical marijuana. Medical marijuana has proven benefits to alleviate pain and the potential to treat a range of illnesses and chronic diseases. There are numerous studies that have proven its safety, with minimal side effects and no risk of death. The addictive properties are low compared to many other drugs used in medicine.  Medical marijuana is often very cost effective compared to other medication, and as such could have a huge positive impact on the NHS and public health. It is only right that patients should have the right to choose this treatment option if they wish, and should not be denied this right. It is important that the public are educated on the use of medical marijuana and that it is monitored to ensure that it is used for its intended purpose, but we believe that the benefits of this outweigh the risks. The above consensus statement was designed to elicit consensus from participants in a group environment, and allow them to explore their personal and collective opinions on a question in a safe space, while creating a meaningful and tangible output.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - Medical marijuana has proven benefits to alleviate pain and the potential to treat a range of illnesses and chronic diseases. There are numerous studies that have proven its safety, with minimal side effects and no risk of death. The addictive properties are low compared to many other drugs used in medicine. Medical marijuana is often very cost effective compared to other medication, and as such could have a huge positive impact on the NHS and public health. It is only right that patients should have the right to choose this treatment option if they wish, and should not be denied this right. It is important that the public are educated on the use of medical marijuana and that it is monitored to ensure that it is used for its intended purpose, but we believe that the benefits of this outweigh the risks.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - It is appropriate for doctors to prescribe medical marijuana. Medical marijuana has proven benefits to alleviate pain and the potential to treat a range of illnesses and chronic diseases. There are numerous studies that have proven its safety, with minimal side effects and no risk of death. The addictive properties are low compared to many other drugs used in medicine. It is important that the public are educated on the use of medical marijuana and that it is monitored to ensure that it is used for its intended purpose, but we believe that the benefits of this outweigh the risks.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - There is growing evidence that medical marijuana has a range of benefits, and that there are minimal side effects or risk of death. Its cost effectiveness compared to other medication could have a huge positive impact on the NHS and public health.  We believe it is only right that patients should have the right to choose this treatment option if they wish, and should not be denied this right. It is important that the public are educated on the use of medical marijuana and that it is monitored to ensure that it is used for its intended purpose, but we believe that the benefits of this outweigh the risks.
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