Complex care, also known as long-term care or continuing care, supports patients with significant, ongoing health conditions. This may include chronic illnesses or disabilities that arise after hospital treatment. The goal of complex care is to improve quality of life, foster independence, and help people feel more in control of their health.
Medical Cannabis for Complex Care
Discover how medical cannabis can help with complex conditions
From chronic pain to mood disturbances and sleep disorders, medical cannabis offers a holistic approach to symptom management. By interacting with the body’s endocannabinoid system, cannabis-based therapy provides personalised relief tailored to individual needs, providing a versatile solution for reclaiming comfort and wellbeing in daily life.
Medical Cannabis & Complex Conditions
Navigating complex conditions requires comprehensive care and innovative solutions.
Overview
Conditions
Complex care can be offered to patients and individuals with a range of different conditions. Some of the most common reasons for needing it include:
- Chronic pain
- Anxiety, stress or depression
- Seizures
- Spasticity
- PTSD
Essentially, any condition, illness, or disability where the person needs extra medical, physical, or mental support on a long-term basis can qualify someone to receive complex care.
Symptoms
Because of the range of different conditions that might require complex care, there is also a wealth of symptoms to be aware of. Depending on the condition, a person may suffer from:
- Sleep disorders
- Loss of appetite
- Weakness
- Chronic pain
- Mobility issues
- Cognitive difficulties
- Dementia
Treatments
Specialist care treatment depends enormously on the individual. It can expand to include any day-to-day care tasks or specialist medical treatment required to improve quality of life for the patient. This might include, but is not limited to:
- Enteral/PEG feeding
- Stoma care
- Gastrostomy feeding
- Nasopharyngeal suctioning
- Oral suctioning
- Bowel management
- Oxygen therapy
- Tracheostomy care
- Administering medication
- Behaviour observations
Complex care will also often be taking place alongside other treatment from other medical staff, likely a GP or a specialist hospital doctor.
How can we help?
Complex care necessitates solutions that enhance quality of life amidst ongoing challenges. While medical cannabis doesn’t offer a cure, it provides valuable support by making conditions more manageable, fostering a sense of wellbeing in daily life.
Medical cannabis plays a multifaceted role in addressing complex and overlapping conditions by interacting with the body’s endocannabinoid system. Beyond managing chronic pain, it contributes to improved mood and sleep patterns, offering a holistic approach to treatment. With its potential for efficacy and minimal side effects, medical cannabis emerges as a preferred choice for many palliative patients seeking relief from symptoms.
At Lyphe Clinic, we’re committed to raising awareness about the therapeutic benefits of medical cannabis for complex care needs. Our expert team works with you to tailor treatment plans, ensuring they align with your unique circumstances and requirements.
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- What is complex care in the UK?
- How can medical cannabis help with complex care?
- Is medical cannabis legal for complex care in the UK?
- Do I need a GP referral to access medical cannabis at Lyphe Clinic?
What is complex care in the UK?
Complex care (also called long-term or continuing care) supports patients with chronic illnesses or disabilities, helping them live more independently with a better quality of life.
How can medical cannabis help with complex care?
Medical cannabis can reduce chronic pain, improve sleep, and support mood regulation, making long-term health conditions more manageable.
Is medical cannabis legal for complex care in the UK?
Yes. Since 2018, specialist doctors can legally prescribe medical cannabis in the UK for certain chronic and complex conditions.
Do I need a GP referral to access medical cannabis at Lyphe Clinic?
No GP referral is required. You can book a private consultation directly with Lyphe Clinic as long as you have a diagnosed condition we can treat and have had two prescribed treatments for your condition.
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