Following the legalization of recreational cannabis in October, more Canadians may be looking to experiment with it for its medicinal benefits. NP Morgan Toombs, CEO of O Cannabis, Canada’s only NP-led medical cannabis clinic, says it has already helped nearly 10,000 Canadians with their cannabis needs (e.g. how to use it safely and effectively). Toombs says her clients prefer a “natural” medicine, and are seeking medication that can work without side effects. “The feedback that we’ve been getting is just extraordinary,” Toombs says. “This is really why we all do the work that we do. People are getting better with medical cannabis and it’s so rewarding to hear their stories.” Toombs says NPs are filling a gap created by this new treatment option, and are serving the patients who want to try it. “Patients who have tried everything, and they’ve had a really hard time finding the right medicine … will have often approached their doctors and are not able to get access,” Toombs says. Physicians may sometimes feel uncomfortable prescribing medical cannabis, she says, so patients come to a clinic like hers to get more information and care. (CTV News, Nov. 17)