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Inspired to change : improving patient care one story at a time

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Chicago, IL: Health Administration Press , 2014.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: W 84.7 I59 2014

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Larin, Linda R.

Place of Publication: Chicago, IL

Publisher: Health Administration Press

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: xxvi, 297 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: ACHE Management Series

Subjects: Patient-Centered Care; Professional-Patient Relations; Quality of Health Care; Interpersonal Relations; Personal Narratives as Topic

ISBN: 9781567936131

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: W 84.7 I59 2014

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Hastings Center guidelines for decisions on life-sustaining treatment and care near the end of life

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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

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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Embracing the end of life : help for those who accompany the dying

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O'Rourke, Michelle, Dufour, Eugene. [Toronto, ON]: Novalis , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 O74 2012

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

...offers practical tools and guidance for caregivers, from health care professionals to family members. Drawing on inspiring true stories and their own professional expertise, the authors explore key issues including loss, suffering, spiritual care, dying well, caring well, and grieving. Reflectio…

Author: O'Rourke, Michelle; Dufour, Eugene

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Novalis

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: 190 p. ; 21 cm

Subjects: Caregivers; Terminally Ill - psychology; Terminal Care; Attitude to Death; Advance Care Planning; Family Relations - psychology; Popular Work

Abstract: ...offers practical tools and guidance for caregivers, from health care professionals to family members. Drawing on inspiring true stories and their own professional expertise, the authors explore key issues including loss, suffering, spiritual care, dying well, caring well, and grieving. Reflection questions invite readers to examine their own beliefs around death and dying to better support those in their care.-- Back cover

ISBN: 9782896463961

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 O74 2012

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Lap of honour : a no fear guide to living well with dying

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Eirew, Gaby, Hawley, Pippa. [Vancouver, BC?]: Gaby Eirew and Dr Pippa Hawley , 2019.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 E35 2019

Availability: 13 copies, 13 available

Alternate Title: Lap of honor

Author: Eirew, Gaby; Hawley, Pippa

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Gaby Eirew and Dr Pippa Hawley

Publication Date: 2019

Physical Description: 204 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Quality of Life; Terminally Ill - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Advance Care Planning; Decision Making; Interpersonal Communication; Hospice Care; Guidebooks

ISBN: 9781775181101; 1775181103

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; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 E35 2019

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Quality of death : ranking end-of-life care across the world : a report from the Economist Intelligence Unit

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Economist Intelligence Unit, LIEN Foundation. London, UK: Economist Intelligence Unit , 2010.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WB310 Q1 2010

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Corporate Author: Economist Intelligence Unit; LIEN Foundation

Place of Publication: London, UK

Publisher: Economist Intelligence Unit

Publication Date: 2010

Subjects: Terminal Care - statistics & numerical data; Terminal Care - economics; Attitude to Death; Advance Care Planning; Quality indicators, Health care; Terminal Care - standards; Evaluation Studies; Health Status Indicators; World Health

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: WB310 Q1 2010

Website Notes: 2nd URL leads to this report and more information on the Quality of Death Index.

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http://www.eiu.com/sponsor/lienfoundation/qualityofdeath

http://www.lifebeforedeath.com/qualityofdeath/highlights.shtml

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On my way to the funeral parlor : a guide to living and dying in B.C.

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Wright, L. E. Sechelt, BC: Wright Publishing , 2011. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: W85.5 W951 2011

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Wright, L. E

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Sechelt, BC

Publisher: Wright Publishing

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: 42 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Death; Advance Directives; Wills; Funeral Rites; Advance Care Planning; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780986638404

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: W85.5 W951 2011

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Understanding and using health experiences : improving patient care

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Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press , 2013.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: W84.41 U55 2013

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Table of Contents:; Understanding the experience of illness and treatment -- Ethnographic approaches to health experiences research -- Observing interactions as an approach to understanding patients' experiences -- Narrative Interviewing -- Using focus groups to understand experiences of health and…

Editor: Ziebland, Sue; Coulter, Angela; Calabrese, Joseph D.

Place of Publication: Oxford, UK

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: x, 169 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Quality Assurance, Health Care - methods; Health Care Surveys - methods; Patient Satisfaction; Patient Acceptance of Health Care

Abstract: Table of Contents:; Understanding the experience of illness and treatment -- Ethnographic approaches to health experiences research -- Observing interactions as an approach to understanding patients' experiences -- Narrative Interviewing -- Using focus groups to understand experiences of health and illness -- Story-gathering : collecting and analysing spontaneously-shared stories as research data -- Patient reported outcomes -- Patient experience surveys -- Using the internet as a source of information about patients' experiences -- Systematic review and synthesis of qualitative research -- Harnessing patients' awareness of adverse reactions to the drugs they take -- Engagement and inclusivity in researching patients' experiences -- Participatory action research : using experience-based co-design to improve the quality of healthcare services -- Understanding and using health experiences : the policy landscape.

ISBN: 9780199665372

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: W84.41 U55 2013

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D-word : talking about dying : a guide for relatives, friends and carers

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Brayne, Sue. New York, NY: Continuum , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 B827 2010

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

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Author: Brayne, Sue

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Continuum

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: xix, 172 p. ; ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Death - psychology; Terminally Ill; Terminal Care; Attitude to Death; Advance Care Planning; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781441186799

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 B827 2010

Website Notes: Companion website

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Delivering high-quality cancer care : charting a new course for a system in crisis

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Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Improving the Quality of Cancer Care: Addressing the Challenges of an Aging Population, Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2013.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ266 D355 2013

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Contents:; The Current Cancer Care Landscape: An Imperative for Change -- Patient-Centered Communication and Shared Decision Making -- The Workforce Caring for Patients with Cancer -- The Evidence Base for High-Quality Cancer Care -- A Learning Health Care Information Technology System for Cancer -…

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Corporate Author: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Improving the Quality of Cancer Care: Addressing the Challenges of an Aging Population; Institute of Medicine of the National Academies

Editor: Levit, Laura A.; Balogh, Erin P.; Nass, Sharyl J.

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: National Academies Press

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: xxviii, 384 p. : ill. ; 23 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - diagnosis; Quality of Health Care; Patient-Centered Care; Evidence-Based Practice; Medical Informatics

Abstract: Contents:; The Current Cancer Care Landscape: An Imperative for Change -- Patient-Centered Communication and Shared Decision Making -- The Workforce Caring for Patients with Cancer -- The Evidence Base for High-Quality Cancer Care -- A Learning Health Care Information Technology System for Cancer -- Translating Evidence into Practice, Measuring Quality, and Improving Performance -- Accessible and Affordable Cancer Care -- Appendix A: Glossary -- Appendix B: Committee Member and Staff Biographies

ISBN: 9780309286602

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Victoria Library; Internet

Call Number: QZ266 D355 2013

Website Notes: Available in HTML and PDF formats at link

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Honoring the mystery : uplifting insights from the language, visions, and dreams of the dying

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Morningstar, Barbara. British Columbia: Barbara Morningstar , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 M866 2018

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

"Heartfelt stories that explore the mystery of death." -back cover.

Author: Morningstar, Barbara

Editor: Shoroplova, Nina

Place of Publication: British Columbia

Publisher: Barbara Morningstar

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: 97 pages ; 23 cm

Subjects: Hospice Care; Grief; Bereavement; Popular Work; Personal Narratives; Loss; Palliative Care; Terminal Care

Abstract: "Heartfelt stories that explore the mystery of death." -back cover.

Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN: 9781722966508

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 M866 2018

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Caring for the dying: the doula approach to a meaningful death

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Fersko-Weiss, Henry. Newburyport, MA: Conari Press , 2017.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 F399 2017

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

"The doula approach to death offers opportunities to explore the meaning of a life and to convey that meaning through legacy work. Based on the model of care provided by birth doulas, it emphasized thoughtful planning for how the last days should look, sound, and feel ... and provides emotional and…

Author: Fersko-Weiss, Henry

Place of Publication: Newburyport, MA

Publisher: Conari Press

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: xiv, 222 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Terminally Ill - psychology; Doulas; Hospice Care - psychology; Terminal Care; Attitude to Death; Advance Care Planning; Caregivers; Popular Work

Abstract: "The doula approach to death offers opportunities to explore the meaning of a life and to convey that meaning through legacy work. Based on the model of care provided by birth doulas, it emphasized thoughtful planning for how the last days should look, sound, and feel ... and provides emotional and spiritual support for both the dying person and their loved ones." - Cover

Notes: A gentle guide for families and caregivers - Cover

ISBN: 9781573246965; 1573246964

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF789 D4 F399 2017

Website Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Being mortal : medicine and what matters in the end

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Gawande, Atul. [Toronto, ON]: Doubleday Canada , 2014.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WB310 G284 2014

Availability: 5 copies, 4 available

Author: Gawande, Atul

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Doubleday Canada

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: 282 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Palliative Care; Terminal Care; Aging - physiology; Aged; Activities of Daily Living; Ethics, Medical; Quality of Life; Attitude to Death; Prognosis

ISBN: 9780385677004

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Surrey Library; Victoria Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WB310 G284 2014

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With the end in mind : dying, death and wisdom in an age of denial

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Mannix, Kathryn. New York, NY: Little, Brown Spark , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 M284 2018

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

"Dr. Kathryn Mannix has studied and practiced palliative care for thirty years. In With the End in Mind, she shares beautifully crafted stories from a lifetime of caring for the dying, and makes a compelling case for the therapeutic power of approaching death not with trepidation, but with openness…

Author: Mannix, Kathryn

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Little, Brown Spark

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: viii, 341 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Subjects: Popular Work; Personal Narratives; Palliative Care; Attitude to Death; Terminal Care; Hospice Care

Abstract: "Dr. Kathryn Mannix has studied and practiced palliative care for thirty years. In With the End in Mind, she shares beautifully crafted stories from a lifetime of caring for the dying, and makes a compelling case for the therapeutic power of approaching death not with trepidation, but with openness, clarity, and understanding. Weaving the details of her own experiences as a caregiver through stories of her patients, their families, and their distinctive lives, Dr. Mannix reacquaints us with the universal, but deeply personal, process of dying." -- Back cover

Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN: 9780316504478

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 M284 2018

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

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Schüklenk, Udo. [Ottawa, ON]: Royal Society of Canada , 2011.

Audience: Professional

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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

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Exit : the life and death planner

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Fines, Laura, Leznoff, Glenda. [Vancouver, BC?]: Laura Fines | Glenda Leznoff , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: W85.5 F495 2012

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Fines, Laura; Leznoff, Glenda

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Laura Fines; Glenda Leznoff

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: 152 p. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Advance Care Planning; Patient Care Planning; Decision Making; Terminal Care; Advance Directives; British Columbia; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780988152403

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: W85.5 F495 2012

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Lean hospitals : improving quality, patient safety, and employee engagement

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Graban, Mark. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press , 2016. 3rd ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WX150.1 G727l 2016

Availability: 1 copy, 0 available

Author: Graban, Mark

Edition: 3rd ed.

Place of Publication: Boca Raton, FL

Publisher: CRC Press

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: xxiii, 330 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Subjects: Hospital Administration -- methods; Hospital Administration -- economics; Total Quality Management -- methods; Efficiency, Organizational; Patient Safety; Quality Improvement

ISBN: 9781498743259

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Victoria Library

Call Number: WX150.1 G727l 2016

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Implementing the evidence-based practice (EBP) competencies in healthcare : a practical guide for improving quality, safety and outcomes

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Melnyk, Bernadette Mazurek, Gallagher-Ford, Lynn, Fineout-Overholt, Ellen. Indianapolis, IN: Sigma Theta Tau International/Honor Society of Nursing , [2016].