Medical cannabis was made legal almost three years ago but is difficult to access on the NHS. It is prescribed privately but doctors have said that strict guidance by the organisation that represents child neurologists means potential recipients are missing out.

Although he has done research into child neurology, Hasson is not a qualified neurologist. However, the GMC investigation concluded last month that he “provided adequate care to the families who consulted him, with evidence of benefit, and no evidence of harm”. He has continued to prescribe the medical cannabis.

The BPNA does not support the use of whole plant medicinal cannabis, which contains the psychoactive ingredient THC. It has also published guidance stating that only neurologists should be allowed to prescribe cannabinoids containing CBD.

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