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Caregiver's guide : a handbook about end of life care

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Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association. [Ottawa, ON]: Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem | Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association , 2014. Rev. ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB310 C271 2014

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

"A Caregiver's Guide was created to provide information for family caregivers to draw upon when preparing and caring for a loved one who has a progressive illness, especially at home. It was developed to complement resources and information provided to caregivers by healthcare professionals, includ…

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Alternate Title: Handbook about end-of-life care; Caregivers guide

Corporate Author: Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association

Editor: Macmillan, Karen

Edition: Rev. ed.

Place of Publication: [Ottawa, ON]

Publisher: Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem; Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: x, 182 p. ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Caregivers; Home Nursing; Terminal Care; Palliative Care; Hospices

Abstract: "A Caregiver's Guide was created to provide information for family caregivers to draw upon when preparing and caring for a loved one who has a progressive illness, especially at home. It was developed to complement resources and information provided to caregivers by healthcare professionals, including hospice palliative care teams." - Cover; Table of Contents:; 1 WHEN A PROGRESSIVE LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS IS DIAGNOSED; 2 GIVING PHYSICAL CARE; 3 CARE OF PHYSICAL PROBLEMS; 4 AS LIFE ENDS; 5 BOOKS AND OTHER RESOURCES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL

ISBN: 0968670016; 9780968670019

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: WB310 C271 2014

Website Notes: Available in PDF format

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Advance care planning : communicating about matters of life and death

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New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company, LLC , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

Table of Contents available at URL

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Editor: Rogne, Leah; McCune, Susana Lauraine

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company, LLC

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: xvi, 383 p. : ill.

Series: EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects: Advance Care Planning - organization & administration; Communication; Family Relations; Professional-Patient Relations; Terminal Care; Palliative Care; Hospice Care; Decision Making

Abstract: Table of Contents available at URL

ISBN: 9780826110213; 9780192542359

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.

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Decisions, decisions : family doctors as gatekeepers to prescription drugs and diagnostic imaging in Canada

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Health Council of Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Health Council of Canada , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: W84 D294 2010

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Corporate Author: Health Council of Canada

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Health Council of Canada

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 46 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Physicians, Family; Delivery of Health Care; Primary Health Care; Prescription Drugs; Diagnostic Imaging; Physician's Practice Patterns; Decision Making; Canada

ISBN: 9781897463819

Language: English

Material Type: Report; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

Call Number: W84 D294 2010

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Handbook of supportive oncology and palliative care : whole-person adult and pediatric care

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New York, NY: Demos Medical Publishing , 2019.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ266 H236 2019

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Editor: Berger, Ann M.; Hinds, Pamela S.; Puchalski, Christina M.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing

Publication Date: 2019

Physical Description: xvi, 326 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - complications; Pain management; Palliative Care - methods; Evidence-Based Medicine; Adult; Child

ISBN: 9780826128249; 9780826128287

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet; Kelowna Library

Call Number: QZ266 H236 2019

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Canadian cancer statistics 2010

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Canadian Cancer Society. Steering Committee, Statistics Canada, Provincial/Territorial Cancer Registries, Public Health Agency of Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2010.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 C211d 2010

Availability: 9 copies, 9 available

Special topic: End-of-life care

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Corporate Author: Canadian Cancer Society. Steering Committee; Statistics Canada, Provincial/Territorial Cancer Registries; Public Health Agency of Canada

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Canadian Cancer Society

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 124 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - statistics; Neoplasms - epidemiology; Neoplasms - mortality; Palliative Care; Advance Care Planning; Terminal Care; Canada

Abstract: Special topic: End-of-life care

ISSN: 0835-2976

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library REF Statistics; Vancouver Library; Kelowna Library; Surrey Library REF; Victoria Library REF; Victoria Library; Abbotsford Library; Internet

Call Number: QZ200 C211d 2010

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Palliative approach : a resource for healthcare workers

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Cumbria: M & K Pub , 2012.

Audience: Professional

Contents:

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Alternate Title: The palliative approach : a resource for healthcare workers

Place of Publication: Cumbria

Publisher: M & K Pub

Publication Date: 2012

Series: EBSCOhost eBook Nursing Collection

Subjects: Palliative Care; Terminal Care; Attitude to Death; Quality of Life

Abstract: Contents:

ISBN: 9781905539673; 9781907830679

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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PHSA strategic plan 2010-2013

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Provincial Health Services Authority. [Vancouver, BC?]: Provincial Health Services Authority , 2010.

Audience: Professional

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Corporate Author: Provincial Health Services Authority

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Provincial Health Services Authority

Publication Date: 2010

Subjects: Planning Techniques; Outcome Assessment (Health Care); Cancer Care Facilities; Delivery of Health Care; Health Planning; BC Cancer Agency; Provincial Health Services Authority; PHSA; British Columbia

Language: English

Material Type: Online; Report

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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http://www.phsa.ca/NR/rdonlyres/E7E981A2-26A8-4EA8-9823-491BAF714543/0/PHSAStrategicPlanFINAL2010.pdf

Oxford American handbook of hospice and palliative medicine

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New York, NY: Oxford University Press, Inc. , 2011.

Audience: Professional

Table of Contents:; 1 Definitions and key elements in palliative care -- 2 Symptom assessment -- 3 Clinical decision making -- 4 Pain assessment and management -- 5 Fatigue -- 6 Cachexia -- 7 Dehydration -- 8 Anxiety and depression -- 9 Sleep disturbance -- 10 Chronic nausea and vomiting -- 11 Cons…

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Editor: Yennurajalingam, Sriram; Bruera, Eduardo

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Oxford University Press, Inc.

Publication Date: 2011

Series: EBSCOhost eBook Nursing Collection

Subjects: Palliative Care; Hospices; Terminal Care; Neoplasms - complications; Handbooks

Abstract: Table of Contents:; 1 Definitions and key elements in palliative care -- 2 Symptom assessment -- 3 Clinical decision making -- 4 Pain assessment and management -- 5 Fatigue -- 6 Cachexia -- 7 Dehydration -- 8 Anxiety and depression -- 9 Sleep disturbance -- 10 Chronic nausea and vomiting -- 11 Constipation and bowel obstruction -- 12 Delirium -- 13 Clinical issues related to palliative sedation -- 14 Dyspnea -- 15 Emergencies in palliative care -- 16 Other symptoms: xerostomia, hiccups, pruritis, pressure ulcers and wound care, lymphedema, and myoclonus -- 17 Management of cancer treatment?related adverse effects -- 18 Radiotherapy and palliative care -- 19 Hospice approach to palliative care, including Medicare hospice benefit -- 20 Psychosocial and cultural considerations in palliative care -- 21 Spiritual issues in palliative care -- 22 The palliative care team -- 23 Family conference: role in palliative care -- 24 Ethical aspects of palliative medicine -- 25 Prognostication in palliative care -- 26 Frequent pharmacological interactions in palliative care -- 27 Pediatric palliative care -- 28 Palliation in the care of older adults -- 29 Palliative care in end-stage heart failure -- 30 Palliative care in end-stage liver disease -- 31 Renal palliative care -- 32 Palliative care in patients with AIDS -- 33 Palliative care in end-stage neurological disease -- 34 Palliative care in end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- 35 Palliative care in the intensive care unit (ICU) -- 36 Research in terminally ill patients -- 37 Prevention and management: burnout in health-care providers

ISBN: 9780195380156; 9780199701681

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Cancer control 2016 : cancer care in emerging heath systems

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International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research. Suffolk, UK: Global Health Dynamics | International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research , 2016.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 C2125 2016

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

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Corporate Author: International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research

Editor: Magrath, Ian

Place of Publication: Suffolk, UK

Publisher: Global Health Dynamics; International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 112 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.

Series: Cancer control

Subjects: Neoplasms - epidemiology; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Neoplasms - therapy; Delivery of Health Care; Health Planning; Health Promotion; Health Policy; Health Services Accessibility; Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services; Population Surveillance; Developing Countries; World Health

ISBN: 9780957607262

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Library; Internet

Call Number: QZ200 C2125 2016

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Cancer control 2015 : cancer care in emerging heath systems

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International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research. Suffolk, UK: Global Health Dynamics | International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research , 2015.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 C2125 2015

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

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Corporate Author: International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research

Editor: Magrath, Ian

Place of Publication: Suffolk, UK

Publisher: Global Health Dynamics; International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: 152 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.

Series: Cancer control

Subjects: Neoplasms - epidemiology; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Neoplasms - therapy; Delivery of Health Care; Health Planning; Health Promotion; Health Policy; Health Services Accessibility; Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services; Population Surveillance; Developing Countries; World Health

ISBN: 9780957607248

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library; Abbotsford Library; Internet

Call Number: QZ200 C2125 2015

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How to engage patient and public advisors : a guide for staff

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Vancouver Coastal Health Community Engagement. [Vancouver, BC?]: Vancouver Coastal Health , 2015.

Audience: Professional

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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

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United Way of the Lower Mainland's family and friend caregivers information and resource handbook 2016 : for seniors and boomers who are caring for older family members and friends

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Willett, Katherine. Burnaby, BC: United Way of the Lower Mainland , 2016. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WT22 DC2.1 B8 U58 2016

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

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Alternate Title: Metro Vancouver family and friend; caregivers information and resource handbook

Author: Willett, Katherine

Corporate Author: United Way of the Lower Mainland

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Burnaby, BC

Publisher: United Way of the Lower Mainland

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 120 p. ; 27cm.

Subjects: Caregivers; Community Health Services; Health Services for the Aged; Information Services; Social Support; British Columbia; Directory; Resource Guides

Notes: The first edition was entitled: Metro Vancouver family and friend caregivers information and resource handbook

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet; Vancouver Library REF

Call Number: WT22 DC2.1 B8 U58 2016

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Disaster preparedness for health care facilities

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Shelton, CT: People?s Medical Pub. House-USA , 2013. 1st ed.

Audience: Professional

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Editor: Kollek, Daniel

Edition: 1st ed.

Place of Publication: Shelton, CT

Publisher: People?s Medical Pub. House-USA

Publication Date: 2013

Series: R2 Library

Subjects: Disaster Planning; Health Facilities; Needs Assessment; Canada

ISBN: 9781607951698; 160795169X

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Health care lessons from Japan

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Esmail, Nadeem. [Vancouver, BC?]: Fraser Institute , 2013.

Audience: Professional

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Author: Esmail, Nadeem

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Fraser Institute

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: 53 p.

Series: Lessons from abroad : a series on health care reform

Subjects: Delivery of Health Care; Health Care Reform; Health Policy

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Patient practitioner interaction : an experiential manual for developing the art of health care

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Davis, Carol M., Musolino, Gina Maria. Thorofare, NJ: Slack Incorporated , 2016. 6th ed.

Audience: Professional

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Author: Davis, Carol M.; Musolino, Gina Maria

Edition: 6th ed.

Place of Publication: Thorofare, NJ

Publisher: Slack Incorporated

Publication Date: 2016

Series: R2 Library

Subjects: Physician-Patient Relations; Professional-Patient Relations; Delivery of Health Care; Helping Behavior; Health Personnel - psychology; Communication; Manuals

ISBN: 9781630910464; 1630910465

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Breast health action plan

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Provincial Health Services Authority. [Vancouver, BC?]: Provincial Health Services Authority , 2010.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WP870 P969 2010

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Alternate Title: PHSA breast health action plan

Corporate Author: Provincial Health Services Authority

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Provincial Health Services Authority

Publication Date: 2010

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis; Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control; Mammography; Health Planning; Delivery of Health Care; Mass Screening; British Columbia

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Looseleaf; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: WP870 P969 2010

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Are workarounds ethical? : managing moral problems in health care systems

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Berlinger, Nancy. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2016.

Audience: Professional

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Author: Berlinger, Nancy

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: xiv, 208 p.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; Ebrary books

Subjects: Ethics, Clinical; Delivery of Health Care - ethics

ISBN: 9780190269302; 9780190269296

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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