Cannabis for Medical Purposes – FAQs for RNs and NPs
Registered nurses (RNs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) are authorized to administer cannabis for medical purposes in their practice when the client has a Health Canada Medical Document. The following frequently asked questions provide guidance
for RNs and NPs.
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Cannabis for Medical Purposes – FAQs for RNs and NPs
- Do I have possession of cannabis and am I distributing cannabis when administering it to a client?
- What are the requirements of a medical document and written order?
- Can an RN issue a medical document for medical cannabis?
- Can an NP issue a medical document for medical cannabis or provide a written order that supports the dispensing and/or administration of the medical cannabis to the client?
- Can RNs and NPs administer cannabis for medical purposes to clients under 18 years of age?
- Can RNs and NPs administer cannabis for medical purposes to adult clients in non-hospital settings?
- Does the definition of a hospital include other health-care facilities?
- Can RNs and NPs administer cannabis for medical purposes to adult clients in hospital settings?
- What is the legal framework that authorizes a registered nurse and a nurse practitioner to administer cannabis for medical purposes?
- Are any activities related to cannabis illegal?
- What should I consider before undertaking any activity related to cannabis for medical purposes?