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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123549
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…
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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
Website Notes
.

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Handbook for mortals : guidance for people facing serious illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120493
Lynn, Joanne, Harrold, Joan, Schuster, Janice Lynch. New York: Oxford University Press , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 L989h 2011
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Lynn, Joanne
Harrold, Joan
Schuster, Janice Lynch
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xix, 296 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Terminal Care
Attitude to Death
Terminally Ill - psychology
Decision Making
Popular Work
ISBN
9780199744565
0199744564
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 L989h 2011

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121174
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
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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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Caring for the dying: the doula approach to a meaningful death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120954
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…
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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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D-word : talking about dying : a guide for relatives, friends and carers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19576
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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  1 read online  
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
Read Online
https://suebrayne.co.uk/death-and-dying-2/

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21455
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
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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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Talking about death won't kill you : the essential guide to end-of-life conversations.

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122230
Kortes-Miller, Kathy. Toronto, ON: ECW Press , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 K85 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Talking about death will not kill you
Author
Kortes-Miller, Kathy
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
ECW Press
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
208 p. : 22 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Terminally Ill - psychology
Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Decision Making
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781770414068
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 K85 2018

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Exit : the life and death planner

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20883
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
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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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Beautiful death : facing the future with peace

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20165
Eckl, Cheryl. Littletown, CO: Flying Crane Press , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 E19 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Eckl, Cheryl
Place of Publication
Littletown, CO
Publisher
Flying Crane Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
295 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Death - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Terminally Ill
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Autobiography
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780982810705
0982810709
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 E19 2010

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Advance care planning : communicating about matters of life and death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120461
New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company, LLC , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Table of Contents available at URL
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  1 read online  
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.
Read Online
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=618957
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Your digital undertaker : exploring death in the digital age in Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122118
Hartung, Sharon. [British Columbia]: Sharon Hartung , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 H336 2018
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
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Author
Hartung, Sharon
Place of Publication
[British Columbia]
Publisher
Sharon Hartung
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
iv, 268 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Death
Wills
Advance Care Planning
Information technology
Canada
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781999450137
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
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85.5 H336 2018

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Through the dark forest : transforming your life in the face of death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119947
Conger, Carolyn. New York, NY: Penguin Group , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 C657 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Conger, Carolyn
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Penguin Group
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xxv, 258 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Terminally Ill - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Attitude to Death
Quality of Life
Spirituality
Thanatology
Popular Work
ISBN
9780452298705
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 C657 2014

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Living and dying with peace

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122194
Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care. Hong Kong: Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care , [2017]. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 L786 2017
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
At ease with life and death
Corporate Author
Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Hong Kong
Publisher
Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care
Publication Date
[2017]
Physical Description
109 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Adaptation, Psychological
Hospice Care
Terminally Ill
Autobiography
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 L786 2017
Read Online
https://www.hospicecare.org.hk/uploadedFile/At%20Ease%20with%20Life%20and%20Death%203.pdf

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There is no good card for this : what to say and do when life is scary, awful, and unfair to people you love

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123379
Crowe, Kelsey, McDowell, Emily. New York, NY: HarperOne , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF637 S4 C769 2017
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
When someone you know is hurting, you want to let her know that you care. But many people don't know what words to use--or are afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing. This guide from empathy expert Dr. Kelsey Crowe and greeting card maverick Emily McDowell blends ... actionable advice with the n…
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Author
Crowe, Kelsey
McDowell, Emily
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperOne
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
260 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Empathy
Compassion
Bereavement
Loss
Interpersonal Communication
Popular Work
Abstract
When someone you know is hurting, you want to let her know that you care. But many people don't know what words to use--or are afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing. This guide from empathy expert Dr. Kelsey Crowe and greeting card maverick Emily McDowell blends ... actionable advice with the no-nonsense humor and the signature illustration style of McDowell's Empathy Cards, to help you feel confident in connecting with anyone experiencing grief, loss, illness, or any other difficult situation -- Provided by publisher.
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9780062469991
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF637 S4 C769 2017

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Help me live : 20 things people with cancer want you to know

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21647
Hope, Lori. Berkeley, CA: Celestial arts , 2011. rev. and expanded ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H792 2011
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Hope, Lori
Edition
rev. and expanded ed.
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
Celestial arts
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xii, 276 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers - psychology
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
9781587611490 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H792 2011

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Questions and answers on death and dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7842
Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth. New York, NY: MacMillan Publishing Company , 1974.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 K82 1974
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This companion volume to "On Death and Dying", consists of the questions that were most frequently asked of Dr. Kübler-Ross and her answers. She discusses accepting the end of life; suicide; terminal illness; euthanasia; how to tell a patient he or she is critically ill; and how to deal with the di…
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Author
Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
MacMillan Publishing Company
Publication Date
1974
Subjects
Terminal Care - popular works
Death - popular works
Abstract
This companion volume to "On Death and Dying", consists of the questions that were most frequently asked of Dr. Kübler-Ross and her answers. She discusses accepting the end of life; suicide; terminal illness; euthanasia; how to tell a patient he or she is critically ill; and how to deal with the difficulties surrounding death.
ISBN
0025671200
9780025671201
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 K82 1974

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Advance care planning : expressing your wishes for future health care treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20620
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
Advance Directives
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Scroll down to Brochures. Click on link for downloadable PDF. Available in English, Punjabi, Chinese languages.
Read Online
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors/health-safety/advance-care-planning
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My voice : expressing my wishes for future health care treatment : advance care planning guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21403
British Columbia. Ministry of Health, British Columbia. Fraser Health Authority. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Forms are written in English
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health
British Columbia. Fraser Health Authority
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Advance Directives
British Columbia
Popular Work
Abstract
Forms are written in English
ISBN
9780772665249
Language
Punjabi
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/topic.page?id=E7A581A9BC0A467E916CFC5AD2D3B1E8
http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/library/publications/year/2013/MyVoiceGuide-Punjabi.pdf
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My voice : expressing my wishes for future health care treatment : advance care planning guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21404
British Columbia. Ministry of Health, British Columbia. Fraser Health Authority. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Forms are written in English
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health
British Columbia. Fraser Health Authority
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Advance Directives
British Columbia
Popular Work
Abstract
Forms are written in English
ISBN
9780772665249
Language
Chinese-Simplified
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/topic.page?id=E7A581A9BC0A467E916CFC5AD2D3B1E8
http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/library/publications/year/2013/MyVoiceGuide-SimplifiedChinese.pdf
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My voice : expressing my wishes for future health care treatment : advance care planning guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20419
British Columbia. Ministry of Health, British Columbia. Fraser Health Authority. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 M995 2012
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health
British Columbia. Fraser Health Authority
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
52 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Advance Directives
British Columbia
Popular Work
ISBN
9780772665249
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
W85.5 M995 2012
Read Online
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/topic.page?id=E7A581A9BC0A467E916CFC5AD2D3B1E8
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/topic/2038E757D68E49D5DC8C3CD0061E8E1B/pdf/myvoiceadvancecareplanningguide.pdf

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