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Portugal Medical Cannabis accredited by the Ordem dos Farmacêuticos
Pharmacists attending PORTUGAL MEDICAL CANNABIS 2019 can receive up to 1,08 training credits
Portugal Medical Cannabis 2019 (PMC19), organized by the OPCM – Portuguese Observatory of Medicinal Cannabis, has just received the approval of its application for training accredited by the Order of Pharmacists for the areas of Community Pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy, Research and Scientific Studies, Industry Pharmaceuticals, Clinical, Bromatological, Hydrological and Toxicological Analysis and Pharmaceutical Distribution.
The credits awarded by the Order to Pharmacists who enroll in PMC19 are as follows:
| 00433/10/2019 | PMC19 Conference | 0,48 credits |
| 00434/10/2019 | PMC19 Workshops | 0,6 credits |
| 00435/10/2019 | Conference + Workshops PMC19 | 1,08 credits |
PMC19, 2nd International Medical Cannabis Conference, has more than 20 speakers from countries such as the United States of America, Israel, Canada, Spain, Netherlands, Germany, Panama and Slovenia, and expects more than 500 participants from 20 countries. At the moment, participants from Germany, Argentina, Australia, South Africa, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Colombia, Spain, USA, France, Israel, Netherlands, Macedonia, Portugal, United Kingdom, Switzerland and Zimbabwe are already registered, among which 27 pharmacists.
Students and retirees have a 50% discount on registration and the event also has a free Open Consultation for patients, facilitated by the main doctors speaking at the event, which takes place on the 8th and 9th of November in Lisbon and on the 22nd and 23rd of November in Porto. .
More information and press accreditations at www.pmc2019.pt
The OPCM is a non-profit association that aims to promote scientific research on the plant Cannabis Sativa, as well as disseminating information about its use for medicinal purposes for the benefit of patients. Comprised of a multidisciplinary team, the OPCM includes doctors, patients, nurses, physiotherapists, lawyers, psychologists, students and journalists, among others.
The OPCM awaits a response from the other Orders (Doctors, Nurses and Psychologists) and will submit applications to credit the Post-Graduation in GMP's for Medicinal Cannabis, which is taking place at the Military Laboratory, and other future training in clinical practice for health professionals .
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With a degree in Journalism from the University of Coimbra, Laura Ramos has a postgraduate degree in Photography and has been a Journalist since 1998. Winner of the Business of Cannabis Awards in the category "Journalist of the Year 2024", Laura was a correspondent for Jornal de Notícias in Rome, Italy, and Press Officer in the Office of the Minister of Education of the 21st Portuguese Government. She has an international certification in Permaculture (PDC) and created the street-art photography archive “Say What? Lisbon” @saywhatlisbon. Co-founder and Editor of CannaReporter® and coordinator of PTMC - Portugal Medical Cannabis, Laura directed the documentary “Pacientes” and was part of the steering group of the first Postgraduate Course in GxP's for Medicinal Cannabis in Portugal, in partnership with the Military Laboratory and the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Lisbon.
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