Cannabis as a Medicine: A GP's Honest Experience

Cannabis as a Medicine: A GP's Honest ExperienceFeaturing:Dr Katherine Fitch, Releaf Consultant & GPGraham Woodward, Chief Medical Officer @ ReleafAbout This Episode:In this episode of Beyond the Script, our Chief Medical Officer Graham Woodward sits down with Dr Katherine Fitch, a practising GP who also consults at Releaf, to talk about what really changed when she started prescribing medical cannabis to her patients. From the preconceptions she carried from medical school to the life-changing results she's seen at Releaf firsthand, this is an honest look at what happens when a doctor opens the door to a different kind of medicine.In This Episode:• How Dr Fitch's experience at Releaf challenged everything she was taught about cannabis• The Releaf patient stories that shifted a GP's perspective• Why up to 80% of the UK still don't know medical cannabis is available on prescription• What's missing from medical school training when it comes to cannabis• Why patients aren't telling their GPs about their medical cannabis prescriptions, and why that matters• How Releaf's doctors went from "I'll try 8 hours a week" to working full-timeAbout ReleafLaunched in 2024, Releaf is the UK's fastest-growing and one of the most-trusted* medical cannabis clinics, serving patients through its advanced healthtech platform.With a prescriber network of over 60 specialists, we deliver evidence-based cannabinoid care directly to patients' homes through tailored treatment plans.Fully integrated with NHS systems, Releaf has transformed access to medical cannabis treatment in the UK and is now expanding internationally.*According to Trustpilot.Learn more at https://releaf.co.uk/