Our mission is to strengthen those affected by knowledge and networking. With this event we would like to show how the medical use of cannabis can make a difference in chronic and degenerative neurological diseases.
Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
Location: Resident Zurich - Kreuzstrasse 24, 8008 Zurich
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Topic: Chronic and degenerative neurological diseases
Participant: 50 people
Costs: Free
Language : German
Catering: For your good Is taken care of - there will be snacks and drinks.
Why we organize this event
Many affected people have difficulty finding a medical specialist when it comes to treatment with cannabis. There are countless questions: which diseases can be treated? How do you get a recipe? What does the current legal situation look like? What are other patients' experiences: inside?
We want to close this gap with “We, The Patients”. Our goal is to create an open and supportive community and platform in which the needs of those affected are in the foreground.
It is particularly important to us that the events are accessible to everyone - regardless of financial resources, mobility or previous knowledge. We want to create a safe and inviting environment in which everyone can feel comfortable.
This is how the event runs off
The event is divided into two areas:
- Lecture room: The exciting and informative lectures take place here.
- Break and encounter room: a separate area that is intended for participants who want to withdraw or exchange in between. This room offers a quiet atmosphere in which conversations or breaks are possible.
On -site nursing staff:
To ensure that all participants feel comfortable and safe, a nursing staff will be present during the entire event. She is responsible for the well -being of the guests and is ready for support if necessary.
The event offers enough breaks between the lectures to rest for discussions, exchange of experiences and network. We create a framework in which everyone is heard and can learn from the experiences of others.
The event is also filmed by a team. So that we can make the interesting and exciting lectures available to a larger audience afterwards. And so there is also the possibility to look at all lectures again later.
Our program
Welcome and introduction
opening by the President of Medcan and a brief overview of the program of the day.
Lecture: Dr. Franjo Grotenhermen
Dr. Franjo Grotenhermen, the best -known German -language expert for the medical use of cannabis, speaks about the role of cannabis in neurological degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis.
Lecture: Dr. Nicolai Berardi
Dr. Nicolai Berardi, Swiss doctor, explains the legal framework for the prescription of medical cannabis. He gives insights into the course of a prescription, explains the path from the diagnosis to the recipe and shows what options exist to assume costs by health insurance companies.
Lecture: Simon Winistörfer
Simon Winistörfer, Vice President of Medcan and himself cannabis patient, reports on his personal experience with multiple sclerosis and cannabis. He tells how he uses it medically and how it influenced his life positively.
Opportunities for exchange
between the lectures are possible to exchange ideas with other participants, make new contacts and to fortify themselves with drinks and snacks.
Final round
Open question and answer session with the speakers and joint completion of the day.
What makes this event special?
- From those affected for those affected: We know what challenges patients have to cope with every day and would like to support them on their way.
- Barrier -free access: The event is free of charge for all participants and takes place in a barrier -free event room.
- Supervision: A nurse ensures that everyone feels in good hands.
- Space for exchange: In addition to the lectures, we offer enough time and space for personal conversations and exchange.
- Appreciation : Each participant receives a small gift as a thank you for participation.
- Long -term effect: The lectures are recorded and published on YouTube in order to be accessible to other affected people.
Participation is free, but the places are limited. Please register early to secure a place!
The Association Medcan and “We, The Patients” look forward to meeting you personally on March 1, 2025 in Zurich! Together we would like to change the view of the medical use of cannabis and give patients a voice.
