Physician and Parental Perceptions of Pediatric Medical Marijuana

Background: Many states have legalized the palliative use of marijuana for adults suffering from debilitating medical conditions. Despite the legalization and emerging scientific evidence, there exists a social apprehension towards the use of marijuana for medical treatment of children. Objective: To understand parental and physician perceptions of medical marijuana use in pediatrics. Design/Methods: Two surveys were developed and administered at an urban children’s medical center to 1.) Convenience sample of English speaking parents of …