The Medical Marijuana Industry Needs a Code of Ethics

By Greg Engel

Last year Canada garnered global headlines when it made an historic shift to a federally legal, commercial medical cannabis industry. As a result, today our country finds itself at the epicenter of one of the world's newest, fastest-growing and most complicated industries.

In the rush to establish new companies, produce consistent supply of quality products, and develop relationships with physicians and patients, the industry has failed to clearly articulate a common code of ethics that reflects a non-negotiable commitment to serving the best interests of patients. This omission compromises the integrity of our fledgling industry at a critical moment as we work to build long-term legitimacy and overcome decades of social stigma and misperceptions.

Patients rightly expect that as producers of medicine we should hold ourselves to high standards. This is not practical without a code of ethics that is transparent, well-communicated and accepted by all stakeholders....

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