Lisa Chambers
Question:154. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the process a person must follow to access cannabis oil in circumstances in which the person suffers with epilepsy. [38180/18]
View answerThursday, 20 September 2018
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Medical practitioners and patients may consult the Department of Health website which contains information on medical cannabis, including clinical guidance on the use of medical cannabis and details on how a medical practitioner may apply for a Ministerial licence for medical cannabis. This information can be found at
https://health.gov.ie/blog/publications/cannabis-for-medical-use/
It is important to note that the decision to prescribe or not prescribe any treatment, including cannabis treatment, for an individual patient is strictly a decision for the treating clinician, in consultation with their patient. As Minister for Health I have no role in this clinical decision-making process.
If clinicians or patients require any further details or clarification, having consulted the information on the website, they may contact the Department of Health directly.