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which is commonly employed in the treatment of patients
receiving chemotherapy.
70. To be honest_ _ do not even think of marijuana as
being illegal. Xt has simply become a standard routine,
accepted as part of the practice of Ontology. In the initial
consultation with a patient about to receive chemotherapy,
mention certain basic, rudimentary facts_ For example, the
patient should be sure to drink plenty of water to prevent
dehydration. Also, if it is likely the patient will experience
severe nausea and vomiting, I note there is voluminous medical
..... research which shows marijuana is effective in easing nausea
and vomiting. I strongly indicate to the patient that if they
feel that they are going to encounter such a side effect, they
...... < might plan to have some marijuana with them during their
therapy_
71. _ do, of courses indicate that ! cannot prescribe
marijuana legally, or supply marijuana to the patient° Howe
ever, in my experience, patients have no difficulty in
obtaining marijuana from the illegal market.
72. While _ am concerned about the quality of the
marijuana my patients recelve_ _ also know they are more likely
to get relief from the marijuana they buy on the street than
from THC, which I could now legally prescribe to them.
73. Similarly, there has evolved an unwritten, but
accepted standard of treatment within the Oncologic community
which readily accepts marijuana's use°
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