If you have self-medicated for years, I offer an open, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship using a Cannabis Harm Minimisation Plan. This is a collaborative approach that includes:
If existing treatments haven't worked or side effects are a concern, I provide a highly supervised introduction. You will receive detailed information sheets and guidance on:
The TGA recommends that cannabis is only prescribed to patients suffering from a life-threatening, or otherwise serious, illness or condition who have not responded to conventional medication. The conditions listed by the TGA include:
In addition to the TGA list, my patients have reported benefits for:
It is a service conducted in medical rooms by Dr Nicholas Bassal. You will always deal with him personally , not a nurse or a different doctor. You will not be treated as a medical patient. Note: I do not write scripts ‘on demand’, I prescribe responsibly only for healthcare purposes.
No, getting ‘high’ or ‘stoned’ is a sign of overdosage, that will not happen on the doses I prescribe.
You will be directed to one of 150 local chemists experienced with cannabis dispensing or a chemist who will express-post your medications to you.
There is a big difference between driving when impaired (from any cause) and testing positive from a cannabis drug test.
The doses used for medicinal purposes are much lower that those that impair driving.
And the driving laws in NSW, Victoria and Tasmania are being reviewed to distinguish that difference.
No. Patients new to cannabis will be prescibed an oral liquid form.
Existing cannabis consumers can be prescribed dried flowers while they work through the Harm Minimisation Plan.