Andy Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 What do people think about this? A Chesterfield GP could be struck off after supplying cannabis to a woman who was suffering with terminal cancer. The patient was in extreme pain, so the doctor obtained cannabis from another of his patients, in order to relieve that pain. Full story is here: http://www.sheffieldtoday.net/ViewArticle.aspx?SectionID=58&ArticleID=733535 My feeling is that he shouldn't be struck off - maybe he broke the law but he has the best interests of his patient at heart. If he is struck off, then we've probably lost a good doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Maiden Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 well there is certainly something wrong. I know of someone who has licence to grow their own through permission from their Doctor. I guess it is down to council decrestion? Moon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnkysknky Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 Originally posted by Moon Maiden well there is certainly something wrong. I know of someone who has licence to grow their own through permission from their Doctor. I guess it is down to council decrestion? Moon In this country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Maiden Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 in this city albeit purported. I guess I should as to see the license. I can understand why the licence may have been awarded as they are not very well and would benefit from the properties of the plant if they took the licence up. But they haven't Moon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnkysknky Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 Well doctors can't prescribe cannabis in this country and the only people with cannabis growing licences are the companies that are participating in the current medicinal cannabis tests - individuals can't get a licence. Back on topic, if he gets struck off then it's a disgrace - he's trying to help the patient. It's not his fault the Government are to useless to let him prescribe it. It's good that you can use cocaine and opium for medical reasons but not cannabis, honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Dan Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 i think you can be prescribed marijuana for MS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidla Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 Originally posted by Agent Dan i think you can be prescribed marijuana for MS... You can't, although some doctors do recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonolt Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 Originally posted by Sidla You can't, although some doctors do recommend it. But it is an excuse you can legally use at Customs, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Maiden Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 I also know of a doctor who recomended finding a dealer for a post natally depressed lady! Unofficially of course. She didn't want to take the anti-depressants so it was all they could suggest to help on top of the counselling. Moon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidla Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 Originally posted by Moonolt But it is an excuse you can legally use at Customs, I believe. Any excuse is legal, but not necessarily valid. Wether or not you'd get away with it I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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