In this discussion, Dr. Jordan Tishler, a Harvard-educated physician with extensive experience in internal and emergency medicine, shares his insights and advocacy for a more medical-oriented cannabis system.
He traces his journey from skepticism to founding inhaleMD, a private practice dedicated to medical cannabis, and the Association of Cannabis Specialists.
Dr. Tishler highlights the current challenges faced by cannabis patients due to inadequate medical knowledge and sales tactics at dispensaries, emphasizing the need for strict regulation and standardized medical practices akin to traditional pharmacy systems.
He advocates for specific prescriptions, proper medical claims, interstate operability for patient medication, common safety standards, and clinical discretion. Additionally, he underscores the importance of setting a research agenda to better understand cannabis's medicinal properties.