The program objectives are:

Recognize our bias and how our views of these stereotypes affect us and our care.
Identify the three species of cannabis.
Discuss cannabinoids derived from plant form and synthetic forms.
Describe the differences between the chemicals THC and CBD.
Describe the risks and benefits of medical cannabis to accurately counsel patients.
Identify contributing factors involving medical cannabis that jeopardize patient safety and increase liability risk.
Discuss risk management and patient safety strategies that will improve patient outcomes with patients utilizing medical cannabis.

Continuing Medical Education

*The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity.

CAP designates this educational live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education.

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For 40 years, the Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) has provided California's finest physicians with superior medical professional liability coverage through the Mutual Protection Trust, the only organization of its kind rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best for its financial stability. More than 12,000 members strong, CAP is a recognized leader in the state's medical professional liability arena.

CAP members receive medical liability protection from the Mutual Protection Trust (MPT). Since 2006, MPT has earned A.M. Best Company′s A+ (Superior) rating, demonstrating MPT′s financial strength and its ability to meet ongoing coverage and contractual obligations.

The Mutual Protection Trust (MPT) is authorized under Section 1280.7 of the California Insurance Code as an unincorporated interindemnity arrangement among physician members of the Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP). Members do not pay insurance premiums. Instead, they pay tax-deductible assessments, based on risk classifications, for the amount necessary to pay claims and administrative costs. No assurance can be given as to the amount or frequency of assessments. Members also make a tax-deductible Initial Trust Deposit, which is refundable according to the terms of the MPT Agreement. ©2018

"The 411 on 420: The Basics of Medical Cannabis" CME Program and Dinner

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The 411 on 420: The Basics of Medical Cannabis

Continuing Medical Education

ABOUT CAP