John Malanca co-founded United Patients Group (UPG), a trusted resource and leader in medical cannabis information and education for patients, physicians, pharmacists, governments, and organizations, both domestically and internationally. UPG also acts as a virtual hand for patients and their loved ones struggling with chronic and terminal illnesses by helping them navigate through this ever-changing industry.



At CannMed 2021, John will moderate a panel of medical cannabis experts to discuss and answer some of the reasons why cannabis is essential to wellness, yet not a one size fits all medicine.



You will hear the powerful story that brought medical cannabis into John’s family’s life, as we explore the challenges patients face when beginning cannabis treatment. We discuss:



How the cannabis medicine landscape has changed over the last 10 yearsThe fact that cannabis medicine is not a one-size-fits-all medicine, and treatment needs to be personalized to each patientThe limited guidance many patients receive from medical providers when it comes to cannabis medicinesThe limited education most healthcare providers have on the endocannabinoid systemHow patients can navigate the growing number of cannabis productsand more



Thank You to This Episode's Sponsor: The Cannigma



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Additional Resources



United Patients GroupCannMed ArchiveCannMed Community Board (Facebook Group)Healthcare Provider Medical Cannabis Research Study