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Glossaries

Shared Care

Shared care refers to a collaborative approach to healthcare delivery in which responsibility for the ongoing management of a patient’s condition is shared between multiple healthcare providers. Shared care allows us to coordinate and communicate between specialist consultants and specialist prescribers where clinically appropriate, resulting in patients receiving care in an integrated and seamless manner.

Schedule 2 medicines

In the UK, medications are classified under different schedules based on their potential for harm, misuse, and therapeutic value. Schedule 2 medicines, also known as controlled drugs, are substances that have potential for abuse or misuse but are recognised to have legitimate medical uses. These medications are subject to strict regulations regarding their production, prescription, […]

Curaleaf Access Scheme

The Curaleaf Access Scheme provides reduced clinical review costs for patients who contribute to Curaleaf’s evidence platform, the UK Medical Cannabis Registry. This allows patients to access the same high quality care, whilst also contributing their anonymous data to growing the evidence base of medical cannabis in the UK.

Patient Report Outcome Measures

Also known as PROMS, are questionnaires that have been shown in research studies to be an effective way of tracking changes in the specific indications they were made to monitor.

Patient Registry

A patient registry is a systematic collection of standardised information about individuals diagnosed with a particular medical condition or disease. These registries are designed to gather comprehensive data on patients’ demographics, medical history, treatments received, outcomes, and other relevant factors. Curaleaf Clinic has set up the UK Medical Cannabis Registry, the largest real-world dataset on […]

Medical Cannabis

Medical cannabis refers to specific cannabis-based products that are only available on prescription. The products must be manufactured in accordance with regulations set out by regulators to ensure their consistency and they meet pharmaceutical standards. Medical cannabis is dispensed in various forms, including oil administered under the tongue; dried cannabis inhaled with a vaporiser; ointments […]

MDT – Multi Disciplinary Team

A group of healthcare professionals who are specialist in a variety of different illnesses or are from different professional backgrounds, who meet to discuss treatment of patients to ensure the best possible outcomes.  

Formulary

The formulary is a list of prescription medicines that can be dispensed on a private prescription from Curaleaf.

Endocannabinoid System (ECS)

The endocannabinoid system (also called ECS) is a network of receptors, molecules (endocannabinoids), and enzymes found inside the human body. This system is found throughout the human body, including the brain, spinal cord, gut, and immune system. The role it plays depends on many factors, but it is ultimately a regulatory system. Research suggests that […]

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and social care services in England. The CQC ensures that clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare providers deliver safe, effective, compassionate, and high-quality care to patients. The CQC inspects healthcare services and rates them based on their ability to provide high-quality care. These ratings help […]

Cannabidiol (CBD)

CBD (cannabidiol) is a natural compound found in the cannabis plant. It’s available in over-the-counter wellness products and prescription medicines, each with different regulations and uses. At Curaleaf Clinic, we can prescribe pharmaceutical-grade CBD tailored to individual needs. To find out if CBD is right for you, register for free today and check your eligibility […]

Adverse Events

Adverse Events are any negative effects as a result of the medicine. If you experience any side effects from medical cannabis, report these to us at [email protected]. We report all adverse events through the Yellow Card Scheme.