JAMA Network Open | 2021
Prevalence of Medical Cannabis Use and Associated Health Conditions Documented in Electronic Health Records Among Primary Care Patients in Washington State
Abstract
Key Points Question Among primary care patients, what is the prevalence of electronic health record documentation of medical cannabis use and health conditions for which cannabis use might have benefits and risks? Findings In this cross-sectional study of 185\u2009565 patients, 2% had past-year medical cannabis use documented in their electronic health records. Among patients with documented medical cannabis use, 44.5% had documented health conditions for which cannabis use might confer benefits, and 54.5% had conditions for which it might confer risks. Meaning These findings suggest that primary care practitioners should be prepared to discuss potential risks as well as potential benefits of cannabis use with patients.