Preparing Geriatrics‐Trained Physicians to Discuss Medical Cannabis With Their Older Adult Patients.

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Title: Preparing Geriatrics‐Trained Physicians to Discuss Medical Cannabis With Their Older Adult Patients.
Authors: Jagasia, Krish, Punsalan, Ali, Kim, Jaein, Malyan, Harout H., O'Malley, Pearse, Kabakibi, Michelle, Bobitt, Julie, Hirst, Jeremy M., Sexton, Michelle, Winters, Kathryn, Moore, Alison A., Nguyen, Annie L.
Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Jun2026, Vol. 74 Issue 6, p1804-1806. 3p.
Subjects: Education of physicians, History of drug laws, Medical marijuana, Elder care, Medical education, Human services programs, Compassion, Teaching methods, Confidence, Descriptive statistics, Physicians' attitudes, Attitude (Psychology), Physician-patient relations, Videoconferencing, Social stigma, Therapeutics, Old age
Abstract: The article presents a study which developed and implemented an educational series to use geriatrics-trained physicians' understanding and confidence in discussing cannabis use with older adults. Topics include baseline participant characteristics, findings from paired pre- and post-education evaluations, and limitations of the study.
Database: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
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Abstract:The article presents a study which developed and implemented an educational series to use geriatrics-trained physicians' understanding and confidence in discussing cannabis use with older adults. Topics include baseline participant characteristics, findings from paired pre- and post-education evaluations, and limitations of the study.
ISSN:00028614
DOI:10.1111/jgs.70442