Are cannabinoids an effective and safe treatment option in the management of pain? A qualitative systematic review.

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Published in BMJ on July 07, 2001

Authors

F A Campbell1, M R Tramèr, D Carroll, D J Reynolds, R A Moore, H J McQuay

Author Affiliations

1: Pain Management Centre, Undercroft, South Block, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham NG7 2UH. fiona.campbell@mail.qmcuh-tr.trent.nhs.uk

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