Glossary term
Retrospective study: A retrospective study looks back at existing records rather than following people forward from the start.
Why this term matters
Included because many non-randomised cannabis studies use retrospective designs.
UK medical cannabis context
Best used in evidence-literacy pages.
What not to assume
Retrospective studies can be informative but are often more limited than prospective designs.
Careful wording: Avoid treating retrospective findings as definitive.
Related glossary terms
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Sources and review notes
This entry is educational vocabulary, not medical advice. Suitability, prescribing, product choice and monitoring belong with a qualified clinician or pharmacist.