Sample Treatment Plan for Susie, a 55-Year-Old with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Name: Susie
Age: 55
Background: Age 55, retired, suffering from rheumatoid arthritis for over a decade, interested in exploring medical cannabis as an alternative treatment option.
Goals:
- To reduce chronic pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis
- Improve quality of life
- Work with a reputable clinic with experience in prescribing medical cannabis
- Address conceusrns about potential stigma associated with medical cannabis
Treatment Plan:
Assessment
The patient will complete an online assessment at Elios Clinics to determine their eligibility for medical cannabis treatment.
Consultation
The patient will have a consultation with a consultant at Elios Clinics to discuss their medical history, symptoms, and any previous treatments they have tried. The consultant will provide education about medical cannabis, including its potential benefits and risks, and discuss the patient's concerns about stigma.
Treatment
The consultant will prescribe a medical cannabis treatment plan tailored to the patient's individual needs, including the type, dosage, and frequency of medical cannabis use. The patient will be monitored closely throughout the treatment period to ensure the treatment is effective and well-tolerated.
Follow-up
The patient will have a follow-up appointment with the consultant after the first month of treatment to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment and make any necessary adjustments. Subsequent follow-up appointments will be scheduled every three months to ensure the ongoing effectiveness and safety of the treatment.
Outcomes
- The patient experiences a reduction in chronic pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis.
- The patient's quality of life improves.
- The patient receives treatment from a reputable clinic with experience in prescribing medical cannabis.
- The patient feels confident and empowered to try medical cannabis as an alternative treatment option, despite concerns about potential stigma.
Limitations
The effectiveness of medical cannabis treatment may vary depending on the individual patient’s condition and medical history.
Medical cannabis may not be covered by all insurance plans and may require out-of-pocket expenses.
The patient may experience side effects or adverse reactions to medical cannabis treatment, which will need to be closely monitored and addressed by the consultant.