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Medical Cannabis: Controversies and current status in childhood epilepsy

Medical Cannabis: Controversies and current status in childhood epilepsy

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27th May 2020

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Sapphire Online Webinars: Free 30 Minute Webinars For GMC Registered Doctors

This will be the fifth in our series of online webinars designed for doctors keen to find out more about current evidence for medical cannabis and its uses.

– Tuesday 16th June 19:00 – 19:30

– Wednesday 17th June 12:30 – 13:00

Key topics include:

• Medicinal cannabis and its role in childhood epilepsy

• Current evidence to support its use in children

• Controversies around THC

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