COURSE DESCRIPTION: 
Join Aldo Morales, M.D., FASAM for an evidence-based review of medical marijuana and its evolving role in patient care. This Grand Rounds presentation will explore the history of marijuana in the United States, review conditions for which medical marijuana is legally permitted in Florida, and examine the endocannabinoid system. Attendees will also gain a balanced understanding of the potential benefits and risks associated with medical marijuana to support informed patient counseling and clinical decision-making.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Internal Medicine Physicians, Cardiologists, Pulmonologists, Oncologists, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Residents, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, and all other interested healthcare providers

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Describe the history of marijuana in the United States.
• Identify conditions for which Medical Marijuana is legally permitted in Florida.
• Summarize what we know about the endocannabonoid system.
• Cite potential benefits and potential harms of Medical Marijuana.

FACULTY AND DISCLOSURES:

Aldo Morales, M.D., FASAM
Psychiatrist
Faculty
Florida Atlantic University Schmidt College of Medicine
Boca Raton, Florida

Aldo Morales, M.D., FASAM, faculty for this educational activity, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* to disclose, and has indicated that the presentation or discussion will not include off-label or unapproved product usage.

John F. Rubin, M.D., FACP, director for this educational activity, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* to disclose, and has indicated that the presentation or discussion will not include off-label or unapproved product usage.

Non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* to disclose.

*Ineligible companies – Companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, reselling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Disclosure Policy and Disclaimer

ACCREDITATION STATEMENTS AND CREDITS

Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Baptist Health has been re-surveyed by the ACCME and awarded Commendation for 6 years as a provider of CME for physicians.

Baptist Health South Florida designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   

This activity has been approved for 1 credit hour, CE Broker Course #20-1296402, by the Florida Boards of Medicine, Podiatry, Osteopathic Medicine and Physician Assistants.  

This activity has also been approved for 1 credit for Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Techs, Laboratory Personnel, Athletic Trainers and Respiratory Techs. Baptist Health South Florida CE Broker Provider #50-182.