Opinion

Olivia Newton-John was a much-needed advocate for cannabis cause. Why won't our doctors listen?

By Fleta Solomon
Updated August 20 2022 - 7:00am, first published 5:30am
The experience of patients who have benefited from medicinal cannabis should not be ignored. Picture: Gareth Gardner
The experience of patients who have benefited from medicinal cannabis should not be ignored. Picture: Gareth Gardner

Australia lost both a musical icon and an important advocate for patients when Olivia Newton-John died last week. Her battle against breast cancer and her determination to help patients have therapeutic choice has been instrumental in creating awareness around different treatment options, including medicinal cannabis.

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