NCUK Virtual Patient Handbook

Myth #6 - Doctors in the UK won’t prescribe CBD oil or medical cannabis for cancer-related pain In the UK, medical use of cannabis was legalised in November 2018, but it is only legal when prescribed by a specialist consultant - GPs are not currently allowed to prescribe cannabis-derived medicines. NHS guidance states that medical cannabis should only be prescribed when there is clear published evidence of its benefit and other treatment options have been exhausted.

Carcinoid Crisis Symptoms Can be life-threatening Symptoms may be similar to Carcinoid Sundrome but are much more severe: • SEVERE FLUSHING • PALPITATIONS • FAST, IRREGULAR HEART RATE • LOW BLOOD PRESSURE • CONFUSION • BREATHING DIFFICULTY

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