32nd Annual Calgary Therapeutics Course Pre-Course Use of Marihuana* for Medical Purpose: Evidence & Issues Wednesday April 15, 2015 1230 – 1600 Theatre 4, Health Sciences Centre, 3330 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta REGISTER ON-LINE cmeregistration.ucalgary.ca PAPERLESS CONFERENCE Access to handouts will be available prior to conference ON-SITE REGISTRATION Based on availability, is not guaranteed and a surcharge may be OVERVIEW The topic of marihuana* for medical purposes arises more and more often in our interactions with patients. Gaps in our knowledge in this area are concerning, and pressure is intense to take a stand one way or another. Health Canada asks us to treat marihuana as much as possible like any other medication -- so how do we do that? This half-day workshop will address questions of pharmacology, clinical indications, risks, and monitoring, so that we can have informed discussions with our patients. (*Health Canada spelling) COURSE OBJECTIVES applied The intent of the conference is for learners to: FACULTY Lori Montgomery MD CCFP John Pereira MD CCFP Monica Wickland-Weller MD Understand the mechanisms and potential indications for marihuana Discuss the risks and adverse effects of marihuana with patients Comply with the CPSA Standard of Practice when authorizing marihuana CREDITS Igor Yakovenko PhD(c) MAINPRO-M1 – 2.75 credits MOC Section 1 – 2.75 credits PLANNING COMMITTE Barry Baylis MD FRCPC Lori Montgomery MD CCFP FCFP Susan Ulan MD CCFP Diane Simpson PhD MDE 32nd Annual Calgary Therapeutics Course Pre-Course Course Program 1230-1300 Registration 1420 Wellness Break 1300 Pharmacology of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) 1440 Addiction and Diversion – What are the risks? and Cannabidiol (CBD): Roles in the human body, One of the potential risks of increased possible benefits and risks. prescribing of marihuana is addiction or In a discussion of marihuana, we are primarily diversion. What is the evidence that use of discussing the role of THC and CBD. What are the marihuana can result in addiction and roles of both endogenous and exogenous diversion? How can these be monitored and cannabinoids in humans? What does this tell us addressed? about potential clinical indications? What does it Igor Yakovenko suggest about potential risks/harms? 1. Discuss the risk of addiction and diversion John Pereira in the use of marihuana for medical 1. Describe the pharmacology of THC and CBD in purposes the human body 2. Indicate how the patient can be 2. Indicate the roles of endogenous and monitored for these exogenous cannabinoids in humans 3. Discuss strategies for prevention 3. Discuss the potential clinical indications and potential risks and harms 1520 College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) Standards of Practice for the 1340 Having the Discussion about the Use of Prescribing of Marihuana for Medical Marihuana with Patients Purposes Patients present with questions about marihuana CPSA Marihuana for Medical Purposes almost every day. This case-based discussion will Standards of Practice have been developed to provide some context to answer patients' support physicians around the prescribing of questions about the evidence for marihuana in marihuana for medical purposes. What are pain, the potential risks, and the alternatives. the regulatory requirements in Alberta? Discussion will refer to the CFPC preliminary Monica Wickland-Weller guidance document on Authorizing Dried Cannabis 1. Review and discuss the application of the for Chronic Pain or Anxiety. CPSA Marihuana for Medical Purposes Lori Montgomery Standards of Practice 1. Develop a vocabulary for discussing the risks and benefits of marihuana with patients 2. Assess a patient to decide whether authorizing marihuana is an appropriate choice 3. Use the CFPC preliminary guidance document on Authorizing Dried Cannabis for Chronic Pain or Anxiety to create a treatment plan for a trial of marihuana 32nd Annual Calgary Therapeutics Course Pre-Course ACCREDITATION The University of Calgary – Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS). STUDY CREDITS RCPSC MOC SECTION 1 This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and approved by University of Calgary Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development. Participants can claim up to a maximum of 2.75 study credits. Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit can be found at www.amaassn.org/go/internationalcme. CFPC MAINPRO–M1 This program meets the accreditation criteria of The College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been accredited by the University of Calgary Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development for up to 2.75 MAINPRO-M1 credits. GUIDELINES FOR THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS Members of the American Academy of Family Physicians are eligible to receive up to 2.75 prescribed credit hours for attendance at this meeting/event due to a reciprocal agreement with the College of Family Physicians of Canada. DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL FINANCIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST In keeping with accreditation guidelines, speakers participating in this event have been asked to disclose to the audience any involvement with industry or other organizations that may potentially influence the presentation of the educational material. Disclosure will be done verbally and using a slide prior to the speaker’s presentation. 32nd Annual Calgary Therapeutics Course Pre-Course ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION ACCOMMODATION CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION Registrants must make their own accommodation arrangements. We recommend: On-line registration confirmation is automatic after registering on-line. A tax receipt will be sent approximately 2 weeks after registering. Hotel Alma169 University Gate NW Calgary, AB T2N 1N4Phone 403.220.2588Toll Free 1.877.498.3203Email [email protected] To obtain a University rate, please indicate the promotion code CONTED and show your CME&PD course confirmation/receipt upon arrival. PARKING Visitor parking is recommended in Lot 10 and Lot 11 for $7 per day or MacEwan Hall parkade for $24 per day. Carpoolers with 3 or more in their vehicle are eligible for half-price parking in the Art Parkade and Lots 10, 11 and 32. Information on campus parking is available at http:// www.ucalgary.ca/parking/visitorparking. DRESS Dress is business casual. Sweaters or items of clothing that can be layered are recommended since temperature in the venue may fluctuate. For all other methods of registration (mail, fax) confirmation will be in the form of a tax receipt. No other confirmation will be sent. Please allow 2 weeks for registration processing. COURSE CANCELLATION POLICY The Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development reserves the right to cancel the course if there are insufficient registrations. REFUND POLICY A registration refund will be made upon written request on or prior to April 2, 2015. However $50 will be retained for administrative costs. 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