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Royal Society of Canada Expert Panel : end-of-life decision making : report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20773
Schüklenk, Udo. [Ottawa, ON]: Royal Society of Canada , 2011.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  2 read online  
Author
Schüklenk, Udo
Corporate Author
Royal Society of Canada
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Royal Society of Canada
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Terminal Care
Palliative Care
Advance Care Planning
Decision Making
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://rsc-src.ca/en/expert-panels/rsc-reports/end-life-decision-making
http://rsc-src.ca/sites/default/files/pdf/RSCEndofLifeReport2011_EN_Formatted_FINAL.pdf
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Hastings Center guidelines for decisions on life-sustaining treatment and care near the end of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21049
Berlinger, Nancy, Jennings, Bruce, Wolf, Susan M. Oxford: Oxford University Press , 2013. rev. and expanded 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX162 B515 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Berlinger, Nancy
Jennings, Bruce
Wolf, Susan M
Edition
rev. and expanded 2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Oxford
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xxii, 240 p. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Life Support Care - standards
Life Support Care - ethics
Terminal Care - standards
Terminal Care - ethics
Advance Care Planning
Decision Making
ISBN
9780199974559
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WX162 B515 2013

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Primer on scientific risk assessment at Health Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19148
Saner, Marc. [Ottawa, ON]: Health Canada , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA900 S223 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Author
Saner, Marc
Corporate Author
Canada. Health Canada
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Health Canada
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Risk Assessment
Consumer Product Safety
Public Health
Risk Management
Decision Making
Canada
ISBN
9781100153773
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WA900 S223 2010
Read Online
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/sr-sr/pubs/about-apropos/2010-scientif-ris/index-eng.php
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/sr-sr/alt_formats/pdf/pubs/about-apropos/2010-scientif-ris-eng.pdf

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Previvors : facing the breast cancer gene and making life-changing decisions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19836
Port, Dina Roth. New York, NY: Avery , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 P839 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Port, Dina Roth
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Avery
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xiii, 267 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Risk Factors
Mastectomy
Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Genetic Testing
Decision Making
Popular Work
ISBN
9781583334058
158333405X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 P839 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Patient self-care : helping your patients make therapeutic choices

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19325
Canadian Pharmacists Association. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Pharmacists Association , 2010. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB120 P974 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Canadian Pharmacists Association
Editor
Repchinsky, Carol
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Pharmacists Association
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xxviii, 1021 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Nonprescription Drugs
Therapeutics
Self Medication - methods
Consumer Health Information
Patient Education as Topic
Education, Pharmacy
Self Care
Self Administration
ISBN
9781894402507
1894402502
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB120 P974 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Taking charge of cancer : what you need to know to get the best treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120125
Palma, David. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 P171 2017
Availability
12 copies, 12 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Palma, David
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
x, 255 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms--therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Patient Navigation
Patient Participation - methods
Health Services Accessibility
Decision Making
Quality of Health Care
Physician-Patient Relations
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002328)
ISBN
9781626258624
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 P171 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
Access to color figures and links relevant to each chapter.
Read Online
http://www.qualitycancertreatment.com/links.html

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Missing Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
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Guidelines for the economic evaluation of health technologies : Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121661
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) , 2017. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W 82 G946 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
76 p. ; 28 cm.
Series
CADTH methods and guidelines
Subjects
Technology Assessment, Biomedical - economics
Technology Assessment, Biomedical - methods
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Decision Making
Guidelines
Canada
Notes
In April 2006 Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment (CCOHTA) changed to Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
W 82 G946 2017
Read Online
https://www.cadth.ca/dv/guidelines-economic-evaluation-health-technologies-canada-4th-edition
https://www.cadth.ca/about-cadth/how-we-do-it/methods-and-guidelines/guidelines-for-the-economic-evaluation-of-health-technologies-canada

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Positive results : making the best decisions when you're at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19567
Morris, Joi L, Gordon, Ora K. Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M875 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Morris, Joi L
Gordon, Ora K
Place of Publication
Amherst, NY
Publisher
Prometheus Books
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
395 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics
Genes, BRCA2
Risk Factors
Genetic Testing
Decision Making
Popular Work
ISBN
9781591027768
1591027764
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 M875 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Caregiver's path to compassionate decision making : making the choices for those who can't

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124484
Kind, Viki. Los Angeles, CA: Education and Mediation, Inc. , 2018. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF448 K51c 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
"
More Information
Author
Kind, Viki
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Education and Mediation, Inc.
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
268 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Subjects
Decision Making
Informed Consent
Caregivers
Patient Care
Critical Illness
Popular Work
Abstract
"
ISBN
9780999754009
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF448 K51c 2018

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Managing prostate cancer : a guide for living better

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120417
Roth, Andrew J. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 R845 2015
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
More Information
Author
Roth, Andrew J.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xi, 354 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis
Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology
Fear
Anxiety
Decision Making
Adaptation, Psychological
Physician-Patient Relations
Men's Health
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780199336920
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WJ752 R845 2015

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Canadian guide to will and estate planning : everything you need to know today to protect your wealth and your family tomorrow

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119944
Gray, Douglas, Budd, John S. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2011. 3rd ed.
Call Number
KE5974 Z82 G778 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Gray, Douglas
Budd, John S.
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xi, 418 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Wills
Advance Care Planning
Advance Directives
Decision Making
Family Relations
Canada
Popular Work
ISBN
9780071753746
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
KE5974 Z82 G778 2011

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Aboriginal health : advance care planning : respecting aboriginal ceremonies and rites : supporting access to appropriate healh care services for First Nations and Aboriginal peoples

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20621
British Columbia. Ministry of Health. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Ceremonial Behavior
First Nations
British Columbia
Canada
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/library/publications/year/2012/aboriginal-health-advance-care-planning-brochure.pdf
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How to get better value cancer care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21173
Gray, J.A. Muir, Kerr, David J. Oxford, UK: Offox Press , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 G779 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Gray, J.A. Muir
Kerr, David J
Place of Publication
Oxford, UK
Publisher
Offox Press
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xiv, 247 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - economics
Health Planning
Delivery of Health Care - economics
Cancer Care Facilities
Decision Making
Clinical Trials as Topic
Costs and Cost Analysis
Health Care Costs
Cost Savings
ISBN
9781904202158
1904202152
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 G779 2013

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Waiting for cancer to come : women's experiences with genetic testing and medical decision making for breast and ovarian cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120171
Hesse-Biber, Sharlene. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Hesse-Biber, Sharlene
Place of Publication
Ann Arbor, MI
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Publication Date
2014
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Genetic Testing
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Decision Making
Women's Health
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Ovarian Neoplasms - psychology
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780472052196
9780472120352
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.
Read Online
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=832344
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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and cancer in British Columbia : version 4

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21046
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program , 2011. version 4.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 B863c 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program
Edition
version 4.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
31 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
Decision Making
Consumer Health Information
BC Cancer Agency
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 B863c 2011

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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and cancer in British Columbia : version 3

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19249
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program , 2011. version 3.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 B863c 2011
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program
Edition
version 3.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
31 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
Decision Making
BC Cancer Agency
British Columbia
Popular Work
Notes
Apr 30 2018: Removed for Library Search file cleanup project 2018. AR
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ266 B863c 2011

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Cancer : 50 essential things to do

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21648
Anderson, Greg. New York, NY: Plume , 2013. 4th ed., completely rev. and updated.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 A5461 2013
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Cancer : fifty (50) essential things to do : completely revised and updated with a new holistic approach : 2013 edition
Author
Anderson, Greg
Edition
4th ed., completely rev. and updated.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Plume
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xvii, 296p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Patient Participation
Holistic Health
Complementary Therapies
Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical
Self Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780452298286
0452298288
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 A5461 2013

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library On Loan, due Thursday, May 16, 2024
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
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Improving Indigenous cancer journeys in BC : a road map

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120898
First Nations Health Authority, Metis Nation British Columbia, BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, BC Cancer Agency. [West Vancouver, BC]: First Nations Health Authority , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
First Nations Health Authority
Metis Nation British Columbia
BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[West Vancouver, BC]
Publisher
First Nations Health Authority
Publication Date
2017
Subjects
Patient Navigation
Health Services, Indigenous
Self Care
Social Support
Culturally Competent Care
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Medicine, Traditional
First Nations
Patient Education Handout
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.fnha.ca/wellnessContent/Wellness/improving-indigenous-cancer-journeys-in-bc.pdf
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Planet cancer : the frequently bizarre yet always informative experiences and thoughts of your fellow natives

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113672
Adams, Heidi Schultz, Schultz, Christopher. Guilford, CT: Lyons Press , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Adams, Heidi Schultz
Schultz, Christopher
Place of Publication
Guilford, CT
Publisher
Lyons Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
275 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms
Adolescent
Young Adult
Social Support
Personal Narratives
Self Care
World Wide Web
Health Services
Popular Work
ISBN
9780762766659
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
Read Online
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/reader.action?docID=1789351
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How to engage patient and public advisors : a guide for staff

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121764
Vancouver Coastal Health Community Engagement. [Vancouver, BC?]: Vancouver Coastal Health , 2015.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Vancouver Coastal Health Community Engagement
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Vancouver Coastal Health
Publication Date
2015
Subjects
Patient Participation - methods
Community Participation - methods
Delivery of Health Care
Decision Making
Professional - Patient Relations
Professional - Family Relations
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://cean.vch.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2017/07/How-to-Engage-Patient-and-Public-Advisors-A-Guide-for-Staff-FINAL2.pdf
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