Policy: Medical Use of Marijuana

Address the following:
Policy: Medical Use of Marijuana
Introduce the topic by drawing from your previous work. Introduce the policy by providing an overview of the suggested or implemented policy: background of the topic, including main elements of the policy, costs, and quality/safety. Assert your main thesis statement.
Offer an evidence-based, informed opinion in support of the suggested or implemented policy. Describe at least two major contributions that this policy makes to health care, nursing, or health outcomes. Provide support with at least three sources of evidence.
Discuss at least one opposing opinion to the suggested or implemented policy. Provide evidence and/or data to support the counterargument.
Present a final position on the policy. Support the final defensible argument with current literature.
Conclusion:
A. Restate your argument.
B. Provide a plan of action, but do not introduce new information. In total, your paper will be 4–5 pages in length, not including the title page or reference page.

Required Content
Introduction presents overview of policy, including background, main policy elements, costs and quality/safety elements.

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Policy is supported with an evidence-based argument. A minimum of two major contributions to health care, nursing, and/or health outcomes are presented.

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An opposing opinion to the suggested policy is presented with evidence.

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Final position stated supported with current literature.

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A plan of action with conclusion is presented.

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