THE Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) recently updated its Medicinal Cannabis Framework, allowing GPs to seek approval of funding without the need for a non-GP specialist's assessment.
"The Cann I Help initiative, which is supported by Medcan Australia, is a safe space for our veterans who need access to medicinal cannabis, but perhaps couldn't afford it before now," said Head of Medical at Cann I Help, Dr Laurence Kemp.
The treatment is funded through the Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
When news of the updated government framework was confirmed, Kemp and his network of GPs developed a dedicated Veterans Access Program.
"Through the Cann I Help network, they can speak to one of our nurses at no cost and they can have an initial assessment with one of our doctors at a discounted rate," Kemp explained.
"If they don't meet the Tier 1 criteria, and require a Tier 2 application, this can be done."
According to Kemp, a member of the Australia and New Zealand College of Cannabis Practitioners, if a veteran meets the criteria, Cann I Help can issue them a DVA-funded prescription.
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