Patients and Caregivers

Welcome to our Patients and Caregivers category, where we curate a diverse array of talks specifically tailored to support patients and their dedicated caregivers. The transformative impact of medical cannabis is touching lives across Australia and beyond, and our mission is to ensure that every patient, even those unaware of its potential benefits, finds valuable insights and guidance here. Delve into compelling patient stories that showcase the power of medical cannabis. We bring you a rich assortment of resources that cater to patients and their families, empowering them with the knowledge to make informed decisions and embark on their healing journey with confidence.

Meet our Speakers

We've gathered some of the top experts in the field to discuss this topic. With years of experience between them, they're well-equipped to offer invaluable insights and perspectives.

Michael Balderstone

Michael Balderstone

President, Nimbin HEMP Embassy

Dr Richard Chye

Dr Richard Chye

Director, Sacred Heart Supportive & Palliative Care, St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney

Dr Jim Connell

Dr Jim Connell

Medical Officer and Co-Founder, Heyday Clinic

Associate Professor Daryl Efron

Associate Professor Daryl Efron

Consultant Paediatrician, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne

Patricia Frye MD

Patricia Frye MD

Affiliate Associate Professor, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy in Cannabis Science and Therapeutics

Dr Bonnie Goldstein

Dr Bonnie Goldstein

Medical Director, Canna-Centers Wellness and Education

Dr Paul Hendersen

Dr Paul Hendersen

Director, Recover and Thrive Psychiatry

David Hermes

David Hermes

Founder & CEO, Alfie Therapeutics

Dr Gull Herzberg BSc (Hons), MBBS (USyd), FRACGP

Dr Gull Herzberg BSc (Hons), MBBS (USyd), FRACGP

Integrative Medical Practitioner, Southern Cross Medical Specialists

Monica Kilias

Monica Kilias

Entoura MSL and Educator, Entoura Pty Ltd

Frances Moonshadow RIP

Frances Moonshadow RIP

Jarad Ratcliff

Jarad Ratcliff

Cultivation Manager, Cannatrek Queensland Facility

Dr Marina Santiago

Dr Marina Santiago

Senior Lecturer, Macquarie Medical School

Associate Professor Genevieve Steiner-Lim

Associate Professor Genevieve Steiner-Lim

NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow II and Clinical Research Platform Lead, NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University

Dr John Teh

Dr John Teh

Medical Director, PlantMed

Chloe Jean Teh

Chloe Jean Teh

Director, PlantMed

Dr Cornelius Van Dorp

Dr Cornelius Van Dorp

Cannabis Clinician, PlantMed

Hayley

Hayley

Justin

Justin

Bette

Bette

Paul

Paul

Melissa

Melissa

Talks

Cultivating a Positive Relationship with Cannabis

27 October 2023, 12:00 AM
Jim Connell

Risks and Benefits of Cannabinoids for Mental Health

27 October 2023, 12:50 AM
Paul Hendersen

Geriatric Medicine and Medical Cannabis

27 October 2023, 02:50 AM
Genevieve Steiner-Lim

Patient Experience- Insomnia

27 October 2023, 03:50 AM
Bette Chloe Jean Teh

Entoura Sleep Study- Medical Cannabis Improves Sleep in Adults with Insomnia

27 October 2023, 04:05 AM
Monica Kilias

Patient Experience- Chronic Pain

27 October 2023, 05:00 AM
Paul Chloe Jean Teh

Discussing Clinical Evidence in Chronic Pain and Cannabis Using Cannabis Oil and Organic Flowers

27 October 2023, 05:25 AM
Richard Chye Gull Herzberg

Patient Experience- Breast Cancer

27 October 2023, 05:55 AM
Justin Chloe Jean Teh

Vaccine Reaction and Medical Cannabis

27 October 2023, 06:30 AM
Cornelius Van Dorp

Legalisation When and What Needs to Be Done to Protect Medical Cannabis Patients

27 October 2023, 08:30 AM
John Teh Chloe Jean Teh

Trichomes and Terpenes

27 October 2023, 09:40 AM
David Hermes

Medical Cannabis: Paediatric Considerations

28 October 2023, 12:00 AM
Patricia Frye

How TGA Category Changes Effect Children!

28 October 2023, 01:35 AM
John Teh Chloe Jean Teh

Terpenes and Medicinal Cannabis: An Overview and Role in Prescribing

28 October 2023, 02:00 AM
Jarad Ratcliff

Epilepsy & Autism TGA Medical Cannabis Counsel Presentation- The Evidence of How Category Changes Will Effect Clinical Outcomes in Children

28 October 2023, 02:15 AM
John Teh

Paediatric Patient Experience- RETT Syndrome and Epilepsy

28 October 2023, 03:05 AM
Chloe Jean Teh Hayley

Paediatric Patient Experience- ADHA, Autism, Pain and Insomnia (age 12)

28 October 2023, 04:10 AM
Chloe Jean Teh

Medicinal Cannabis in Paediatric Developmental and Behavioural Disorders

28 October 2023, 04:55 AM
Daryl Efron

Children and Medicinal Cannabis: A Decade of Experience

28 October 2023, 05:55 AM
Bonnie Goldstein

Paediatric Patient Experience- ADHD, Anxiety and Insomnia (age 11)

28 October 2023, 06:55 AM
Chloe Jean Teh Melissa

Paediatric Patient Experience- Tourettes and Anxiety (age 12)

28 October 2023, 07:40 AM
Chloe Jean Teh

For and Against- Critical Analysis of Studies Used to Determine Changes to Paediatric Prescribing

28 October 2023, 08:20 AM
Marina Santiago

Real World Realities- Children Accessing Medical Cannabis Outside of Doctor Prescription

28 October 2023, 09:05 AM
Chloe Jean Teh Frances Moonshadow

Thoughts Around TGA Category Changes for Kids

28 October 2023, 09:30 AM
Chloe Jean Teh Michael Balderstone

Paediatric Case Study Mash Up - The Positive Outcomes

28 October 2023, 09:55 AM
Cornelius Van Dorp

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