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Cancer : how worthwhile is non-curative treatment?

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8762
New York, NY: Springer-Verlag , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 C217s 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Slevin, Maurice L
Tate, Teresa
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Palliative Care
Quality of Life
ISBN
3540760830
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 C217s 1998

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Psychopharmacology in oncology and palliative care: a practical manual

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113826
World Psychiatric Association, International Psycho-Oncology Society. Heidelberg: Springer , [2014].
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV77.2 P974 2014
Corporate Author
World Psychiatric Association
International Psycho-Oncology Society
Editor
Grassi, Luigi
Riba, Michelle
Place of Publication
Heidelberg
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
[2014]
Physical Description
xvii, 418 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Psychotropic drugs - therapeutic use
Psychopharmacology
Mental disorders - drug therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Medical Oncology
Palliative Care
ISBN
9783642401336
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV77.2 P974 2014
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Cancer: palliative care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5890
Dunlap, Robert. New York, NY: Springer-Verlag , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 D922 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Dunlap, Robert
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Palliative Care
Neoplasms - therapy
ISBN
3540199748
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 D922 1998

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Principles and practice of palliative care and supportive oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21228
Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2013. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 P957b 2013
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Editor
Berger, Ann M
Shuster, John L
Von Roenn, Jamie H
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xvii, 923 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Pain Management - methods
Palliative Care - methods
Quality of Life
Notes
CN Library copy is housed in the UHNBC Library.
ISBN
9781451121278
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
CN Library
Call Number
WB310 P957b 2013

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Topics in palliative care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8754
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 T673 1998 v.3
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Portendy, Russell K
Bruera, Eduardo
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
1998
Series
Topics in palliative care 3
Subjects
Palliative Care
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Pain - drug therapy
ISBN
0195102460
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 T673 1998 v.3

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CBT for appearance anxiety : psychosocial interventions for anxiety due to visible difference

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119931
Clarke, Alex, Thompson, Andrew, Jenkinson, Elizabeth. Chichester, West Sussex: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. , 2014.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM172 C597 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Cognitive behavior therapy for appearance anxiety
Author
Clarke, Alex
Thompson, Andrew
Jenkinson, Elizabeth
Place of Publication
Chichester, West Sussex
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xvii, 300 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Anxiety disorders - therapy
Body Image - psychology
Cognitive Therapy
Wounds and Injuries - psychology
Emotional Adjustment
Physical Appearance, Body
Body dysmorphic disorders
ISBN
9781118523438
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WM172 C597 2014

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Occupational therapy in oncology and palliative care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5427
San Diego, Ca.: Singular Publishing Group, Inc. , 1997.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 O15 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Cooper, Jill
Place of Publication
San Diego, Ca.
Publisher
Singular Publishing Group, Inc.
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Occupational Therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Palliative Care
ISBN
1565938844
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 O15 1997

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LGBTQ-inclusive hospice and palliative care : a practical guide to transforming professional practice

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122777
Acquaviva, Kimberly D. New York, NY: Harrington Park Press , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; Self-awareness and communication -- Sex, gender, sexual orientation, behavior, and health -- Understanding attitudes and access to care -- The history and physical examination -- Shared decision making and family dynamics -- Care planning and coordination -- Ethical and legal issues -- P…
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Author
Acquaviva, Kimberly D.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harrington Park Press
Publication Date
2017
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Palliative Medicine
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Hospice Care - methods
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Abstract
Contents:
Self-awareness and communication -- Sex, gender, sexual orientation, behavior, and health -- Understanding attitudes and access to care -- The history and physical examination -- Shared decision making and family dynamics -- Care planning and coordination -- Ethical and legal issues -- Patient and family education and advocacy -- Psychosocial and spiritual issues -- Ensuring institutional inclusiveness.
Notes
SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection
ISBN
9781939594143
9781939594167
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Oxford textbook of communication in oncology and palliative care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120464
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2017. 2nd rev. ed.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents:; Section A -- Introduction to communication studies in cancer and palliative medicine; Section B -- A core curriculum for communication skills training for oncology and palliative care; Section C -- Nursing; Section D -- A specialty curriculum for oncology; Section E -- Communica…
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Alternate Title
Textbook of communication in oncology and palliative care
Editor
Kissane, David W.
Bultz, Barry D.
Butow, Phyllis N.
Edition
2nd rev. ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2017
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Oxford textbooks in palliative medicine
Subjects
Communication
Neoplasms - psychology
Clinical Competence
Professional - Family Relations
Professional - Patient Relations
Palliative Care - psychology
Patient Education as Topic
Abstract
Table of Contents:
Section A -- Introduction to communication studies in cancer and palliative medicine
Section B -- A core curriculum for communication skills training for oncology and palliative care
Section C -- Nursing
Section D -- A specialty curriculum for oncology
Section E -- Communication issues across the disciplines
Section F -- Education and international initiatives in communication training
Section F -- Research in cancer communication
ISBN
9780198736134
9780191054815
9780191054822
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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PCF : palliative care formulary

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19693
Twycross, Robert. Nottingham, UK: Palliativedrugs.com Ltd. , 2010. Canadian ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 P162 2010
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Alternate Title
CPCF
Author
Twycross, Robert
Edition
Canadian ed.
Place of Publication
Nottingham, UK
Publisher
Palliativedrugs.com Ltd.
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xxvii, 617 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Palliative Care - methods
Analgesics - therapeutic use
Pain - drug therapy
Drug Therapy
Therapeutics
Formularies
ISBN
9780955254741
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WB310 P162 2010

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Symptom relief in palliative care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19886
Dean, Mervyn, Harris, Juan-Diego, Regnard, Claud. New York, NY: Radcliffe Publishing , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 D281 2011
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Dean, Mervyn
Harris, Juan-Diego
Regnard, Claud
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Radcliffe Publishing
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
vii, 362 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Palliative Care - methods
Terminal Care
Pain - drug therapy
ISBN
9781846193552
1846193559
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WB310 D281 2011

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Palliative care nursing : quality care to the end of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121430
New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company , 2019. 5th ed.
Audience
Professional
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Editor
Matzo, Marianne LaPorte
Sherman, Deborah Witt
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Publication Date
2019
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Terminal Care
Hospice Care - psychology
Palliative Care
ISBN
0826127126
9780826127129
9780826127198
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Handbook of nutrition and diet in palliative care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123097
Boca Raton, Fla.: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group , 2019. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Summary:; Handbook of Nutrition and Diet in Palliative Care, Second Edition, is a comprehensive guide, providing exhaustive information on nutrition and diet in terminal and palliative care. It covers physical, cultural and ethical aspects, bridging the intellectual divide in being suitable for nov…
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Alternate Title
Diet and nutrition in palliative care
Editor
Preedy, Victor R.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, Fla.
Publisher
CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group
Publication Date
2019
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Palliative Care
Nutrition Therapy
Terminal Care
Abstract
Summary:
Handbook of Nutrition and Diet in Palliative Care, Second Edition, is a comprehensive guide, providing exhaustive information on nutrition and diet in terminal and palliative care. It covers physical, cultural and ethical aspects, bridging the intellectual divide in being suitable for novices and experts alike. Following in the tradition of its predecessor, chapters contain practical methods, techniques, and guidelines along with a section on applications to other areas of palliative care. Each chapter features key facts highlighting important areas, summary points, and ethical issues. FEATURES * Use of cannabinoids in palliative nutrition care * Pain control in palliative care * Communications in palliative/end-of-life care: aspects of bad news * Anorexia in cancer: appetite, physiology, and beyond * Palliative care in severe and enduring eating disorders * Linking food supplementation and palliative care in HIV * Eating-related distress in terminally ill cancer patients and their family members * Palliative care of gastroparesis * Preoperative nutrition assessment and optimization in the cancer patient * Childhood leukemia, malnutrition, and mortality as components of palliative care * End-of-life decisions in persons with neurodevelopmental disorders -- Provided by Publisher.
ISBN
9781351662963
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Transitions in dying and bereavement : a psychosocial guide for hospice and palliative care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121125
Thompson, Marney, Wainwright, Wendy. Baltimore, MD: Health Professions Press, Inc. , 2017. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB210 V642 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Contents:; Establishing the framework : integration of psychosocial and hospice palliative care perspective : social work and counseling competencies in hospice palliative care -- Beginning the journey : early diagnosis and treatment perspective : psychosocial assessment -- The path not chosen : re…
Author
Thompson, Marney
Wainwright, Wendy
Corporate Author
Victoria Hospice Society
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Health Professions Press, Inc.
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xxii, 350 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Hospice Care - psychology
Palliative Care - psychology
Terminal Care - psychology
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Grief
Abstract
Contents:
Establishing the framework : integration of psychosocial and hospice palliative care perspective : social work and counseling competencies in hospice palliative care -- Beginning the journey : early diagnosis and treatment perspective : psychosocial assessment -- The path not chosen : recurrence and chronic illness perspective: cultural competency -- Entering the unknown : the shift toward hospice palliative care perspective : intimacy and sexuality -- The long and winding road : illness predominates perspective : dying children and youth -- Watching and waiting : as death approaches perspective : suffering and despair -- The parting of the ways : time of death perspective : support for the hospice palliative care team -- Walking the edges : when a death occurs perspective: working with thoughts and emotions -- Entering the depths : adjusting to loss perspective: grief : it?s complicated -- Reconnecting with the world : mending the heart.
Notes
Preceded by Transitions in dying and bereavement : a psychosocial guide for hospice and palliative care / by Victoria Hospice Society and Moira Cairns, Marney Thompson, Wendy Wainwright. 2003.
ISBN
9780969504191
0969504195
9781938870651
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WB210 V642 2017

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Palliative care nursing : quality care to the end of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122432
New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company, LLC , 2015. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; Introduction to palliative care / Marianne Matzo, Tonie Metheny -- Palliative care : responsive to the need for health care reform in America / Deborah Witt Sherman, Marilyn Bookbinder, Marlene McHugh -- Ethical aspects of palliative care / Anita J. Tarzian, Judith Kennedy Schwartz -- Le…
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Editor
Matzo, Marianne
Sherman, Deborah Witt
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company, LLC
Publication Date
2015
Series
EBSCOhost eBook Nursing Collection
Subjects
Terminal Care
Critical illness - nursing
Palliative Care
Hospice Care - psychology
Abstract
Contents:
Introduction to palliative care / Marianne Matzo, Tonie Metheny -- Palliative care : responsive to the need for health care reform in America / Deborah Witt Sherman, Marilyn Bookbinder, Marlene McHugh -- Ethical aspects of palliative care / Anita J. Tarzian, Judith Kennedy Schwartz -- Legal aspects of palliative care and advance care planning / Kathleen Ouimet Perrin -- Culture and spirituality as domains of palliative care / Deborah Witt Sherman, David Free -- Sexual health and intimacy / Marianne Matzo -- Family caregivers / Deborah Witt Sherman, JooYoung Cheon, Deborah Witt Sherman -- Communicating with seriously ill and dying patients, their families, and their health care providers / Kathleen Ouimet Perrin -- Health promotion and rehabilitation in palliative care / John P. Rosenberg, Kathrine Hammill -- Loss, suffering, grief, and bereavement / Mertie L. Potter, Brendan Wynne -- Holistic integrative therapies / Carla Mariano -- Cancer / Amy E. Guthrie -- End stage heart disease / Judith B. Dyne -- Chronic lung disease / Mary Brennan -- Dementia neurodegenerative illness : stroke, coma, and brain death / Christine Kovach, Sheila Reynolds -- End stage renal disease / Lynn R. Noland -- End stage liver disease / Robert B. Davis -- HIV/AIDS / Carl Kirton, Anna Krakowski, Deborah Witt Sherman -- Pain / Nessa Coyle, Mary Layman-Goldstein, Leslie Hunter-Johnson -- Dyspnea / Cindy R. Balkstra -- Anxiety, depression, and delirium / Constance M. Dahlin -- PTSD / Kristin Sorocco, Kristi Bratkovich, JoAnne Whalen -- Gastrointestinal symptoms / Raymond R. Blush III, Pamala D. Larsen -- Fatigue / Marianne Matzo, Cameron Soltani -- Skin alterations / Elizabeth Ayello, R. Gary Sibbald, Kevin Y. Woo, Laurie Goodman -- Peri-death nursing care / Marianne Matzo, Jane A. Hill.
ISBN
9780826196354
9780826196361
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Handbook of supportive oncology and palliative care : whole-person adult and pediatric care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122307
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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Principles and practice of modern radiotherapy techniques in breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21020
New York, NY: Springer , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP870 PP957h 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Haydaroglu, Ayfer
Ozyigit, Gokhan
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xv, 358 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - radiotherapy
ISBN
9781461451150
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WP870 PP957h 2013

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Complementary therapies : the decision-making process of women with breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2966
Truant, Tracy. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP870 T865 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Truant, Tracy
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Complementary Therapies
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WP870 T865 1998

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Radiation oncology in palliative cancer care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21650
Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley-Blackwell , 2013.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Editor
Lutz, Stephen
Chow, Edward
Hoskin, Peter J
Place of Publication
Chichester, West Sussex
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Publication Date
2013
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Palliative Care - methods
Radiation Oncology - methods
Radiotherapy - methods
ISBN
9781118484159
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Attitudes, perceptions and practices of oncologists and naturopathic physicians regarding the role of diet in breast cancer prevention and treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16598
Novak, Kerri L. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 1999 N935
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Novak, Kerri L
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
ix, 215 p. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Diet Therapy
Holistic Health
Consumer Health Information
Nutrition Therapy
Naturopathy
Women
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
LE3 1999 N935

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