Explore physician David Casarett's skeptical investigation into medical marijuana in this 15-minute TED Talk. Discover surprising findings about the current state of research, patient control, and education in medical marijuana dispensaries. Learn about the potential lessons mainstream medicine could adopt from these practices, including giving patients more control and prioritizing their needs. Gain insights into the challenges and opportunities in the field of medical cannabis, and understand why Casarett advocates for further evidence-based research and improved patient-centered approaches in healthcare.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
The most embarrassing thing
Medical marijuana
Research
Three surprises
Losing control
Its terrifying
How do they do it
Getting a letter of recommendation
Education
Wakeup call
More evidence
A wakeup call
Lessons we can learn
Giving patients more control
Putting patients first
We can do this
Visit new dispensaries
Outro
Taught by
TED
