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Year to live : how to live this year as if it were your last

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122294
Levine, Stephen. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 L665y 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Levine, Stephen
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
viii, 175 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Terminally Ill - psychology
Mindfulness
Spirituality
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
9780609801949
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 L665y 1997

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For women who grieve : embracing life after the death of your partner

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17848
Tansley, Tangea. Freedom, CA: Crossing Press , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 T168 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Tansley, Tangea
Place of Publication
Freedom, CA
Publisher
Crossing Press
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
132 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Widowhood - psychology
Bereavement - psychology
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
089594832X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 T168 1996

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How we die : reflections on life's final chapter

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4714
Nuland, Sherwin B. New York, NY: Vintage Books , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 N969 1994
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Nuland, Sherwin B
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Vintage Books
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
xviii, 278 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
ISBN
9780679742449
0679742441
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 N969 1994

Copies

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Balancing home and career : skills for successful life management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5470
Conrad, Pamela J. Los Altos, Ca.: Crisp Publications, Inc. , 1990. rev. ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM172 C754 1990
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Conrad, Pamela J.
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Los Altos, Ca.
Publisher
Crisp Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
1990
Subjects
Stress, Psychological
Life Change Events
ISBN
1560520353
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WM172 C754 1990

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Handbook for mortals : guidance for people facing serious illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10405
Lynn, Joanne, Harrold, Joan. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 H236 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Topics include finding meaning; controlling pain; managing symptoms; forgoing medical treatment; hastening death; and talking to your doctor. Includes patient stories and photos.
More Information
Author
Lynn, Joanne
Harrold, Joan
Corporate Author
Center to Improve Care of the Dying
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Death - psychology
Terminally Ill - psychology
Attitude to Death
Terminal Care
Abstract
Topics include finding meaning; controlling pain; managing symptoms; forgoing medical treatment; hastening death; and talking to your doctor. Includes patient stories and photos.
ISBN
0195146018
9780195146011
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 H236 1999

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Parenting with wit and wisdom in times of chaos and loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21818
Coloroso, Barbara. [Toronto, ON]: Viking , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 C722 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Coloroso, Barbara
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Viking
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
271 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Grief
Bereavement
Parent-Child Relations
Death
Child
Adolescent
Family - psychology
Parenting
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
9780670886227
067088622X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 C722 1999

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Beyond reengineering : how the process-centered organization is changing our work and our lives

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3425
Hammer, Michael. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 1996.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX159 H224 1996
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Hammer, Michael
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Organizational Innovation
Personnel Management
Life Change Events
ISBN
0887307299
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WX159 H224 1996

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Dying : a book of comfort

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120737
Garden City, NY: GuildAmerica Books , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 D996 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
McNees, Pat
Place of Publication
Garden City, NY
Publisher
GuildAmerica Books
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Terminally Ill - psychology
Loss
Bereavement
Grief
Attitude to Death
Anecdotes
Poetry
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
1568651570
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 D996 1996

Copies

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Deep canyon

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16113
Paterson, Annan. Novato, CA: Annan Paterson , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 P296 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Presented at a "Cancer as a Turning Point Conference", this video uses humor and drama and a variety of characters to explore the journey of a wife, mother and career woman who receives the unexpected and terrifying diagnosis of cancer.
More Information
Author
Paterson, Annan
Place of Publication
Novato, CA
Publisher
Annan Paterson
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
90 minutes
Subjects
Ovarian Neoplasms - psychology
Life Change Events
Humor
Drama
Personal Narratives
Abstract
Presented at a "Cancer as a Turning Point Conference", this video uses humor and drama and a variety of characters to explore the journey of a wife, mother and career woman who receives the unexpected and terrifying diagnosis of cancer.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 P296 1999

Copies

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Denial of death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124141
Becker, Ernest. New York, NY: Free Press Paperbacks , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 B395 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"Addresses the issue of mortality discussing how humans universally share a fear of death and examines the theories of leading thinkers on this subject including Freud, Rank, and Kierkegaard." -- Provided by publisher
More Information
Author
Becker, Ernest
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Free Press Paperbacks
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xxii, 314 p. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Death - psychology
Attitude to Death
Heroes - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
"Addresses the issue of mortality discussing how humans universally share a fear of death and examines the theories of leading thinkers on this subject including Freud, Rank, and Kierkegaard." -- Provided by publisher
ISBN
0684832402
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 B395 1997

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Final gifts : understanding the special awareness, needs and communications of the dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8540
Callanan, Maggie, Kelley, Patricia. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 C156 1992
Availability
10 copies, 10 available
Written by two hospice nurses. Helps families understand and communicate with terminally ill patients.
More Information
Author
Callanan, Maggie
Kelley, Patricia
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Terminal Care - psychology
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Popular Work
Abstract
Written by two hospice nurses. Helps families understand and communicate with terminally ill patients.
ISBN
9781451667257
9780553378764
0553378767
0553561391
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 C156 1992

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Our family has cancer, too!

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10985
Clifford, Christine, Lindstrom, Jack. Duluth, Mn.: University of Minnesota Press , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C638 1998
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
When their mother is diagnosed with cancer, sixth grader Tim and his younger brother visit her in the hospital, learn about radiation and chemotherapy, and help with the chores at home
More Information
Author
Clifford, Christine
Lindstrom, Jack
Place of Publication
Duluth, Mn.
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
64 p. : ill. ; 16 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Life Change Events
Family
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
When their mother is diagnosed with cancer, sixth grader Tim and his younger brother visit her in the hospital, learn about radiation and chemotherapy, and help with the chores at home
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0000696, F0002511)
ISBN
0816641862
9780816641864
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C638 1998

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Administrative Processes Design Team : final report May 16, 1996 (Confidential information - for discussion only)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15857
BC Cancer Agency. Administrative Processes Design Team, BC Cancer Agency. Organizational Assessment and Redesign (OAR). [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 1996.
Audience
Professional
Table 1: Administrative process team : executive summary; Table 2: Payroll / recruitment; Table 3: Materials management / accounts payable; Table 4: Performance management / leave management; Table 5: Information systems development, acquisition, implementation, maintenance, support and evaluation;…
More Information
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Administrative Processes Design Team
BC Cancer Agency. Organizational Assessment and Redesign (OAR)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency - organization & administration
BC Cancer Agency - history
Organizational Innovation
Personnel Management
Life Change Events
Employee Incentive Plans
Financial Management
Management Information Systems
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Cancer Care Facilities - organization & administration
Abstract
Table 1: Administrative process team : executive summary
Table 2: Payroll / recruitment
Table 3: Materials management / accounts payable
Table 4: Performance management / leave management
Table 5: Information systems development, acquisition, implementation, maintenance, support and evaluation
Table 6: Budgeting, economic modelling, MIS / EIS, case cost costing
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Library Archives
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Sara's story

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15901
Piercy, Shel, Taylor-Gibson, Sara. [Vancouver, BC?]: Infinity Films , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 S243 1999
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
An inspirational documentary about a young woman's (Sara Taylor-Gibson) experience and struggle with cancer (Desmoplastic small round blue cell tumour).
More Information
Author
Piercy, Shel
Taylor-Gibson, Sara
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Infinity Films
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
49 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - personal narratives - popular works
Patients - psychology - popular works
Life Change Events
Adaptation, Psychological - popular works
Abstract
An inspirational documentary about a young woman's (Sara Taylor-Gibson) experience and struggle with cancer (Desmoplastic small round blue cell tumour).
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 S243 1999

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Art of doing nothing : simple ways to make time for yourself

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21055
Vienne, Veronique, Lennard, Erica. York, NY: Clarkson Potter Publishers , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425 V663 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Vienne, Veronique
Lennard, Erica
Place of Publication
York, NY
Publisher
Clarkson Potter Publishers
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
96 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Stress, Psychological
Relaxation Therapy
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
9780609600740
0609600745
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM425 V663 1998

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When someone has a very serious illness : children can learn to cope with loss and change

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4818
Heegaard, Marge Eaton. Minneapolis, MN.: Woodland Press , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 H4581 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Heegaard, Marge Eaton
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN.
Publisher
Woodland Press
Publication Date
1991
Subjects
Grief
Life Change Events
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
0962050245
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 H4581 1991

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Breaking free : a prescription for personal and organizational change

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog981
Noer, David M. San Francisco, Ca.: Jossey-Bass Publishers , 1997.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX159 N769 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Noer, David M
Place of Publication
San Francisco, Ca.
Publisher
Jossey-Bass Publishers
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Organizational Innovation
Personnel Management
Life Change Events
ISBN
0787902675
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WX159 N769 1997

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Managing in a time of great change

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1289
Drucker, Peter F. New York, NY: Truman Talley Books , 1995.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX159 D794 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Drucker, Peter F
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Truman Talley Books
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Organizational Innovation
Personnel Management
Life Change Events
ISBN
0525940537 (hardcover)
0452278376 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WX159 D794 1995

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Patient Care Design Team : final report May 13, 1996 (Confidential information - for discussion only)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14885
BC Cancer Agency. Patient Care Design Team, BC Cancer Agency. Organizational Assessment and Redesign (OAR). [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 1996.
Audience
Professional
More Information
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Patient Care Design Team
BC Cancer Agency. Organizational Assessment and Redesign (OAR)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Organizational Innovation
BC Cancer Agency - organization & administration
BC Cancer Agency - history
Cancer Care Facilities - organization & administration
Patient Care - organization & administration
Life Change Events
Employee Incentive Plans
Financial Management
Management Information Systems
Hospital Information Systems
Process Assessment (Health Care)
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Library Archives
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Patient Care Design Team : team report submitted to Steering Committee May 13, 1996

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2280
BC Cancer Agency. Patient Care Design Team, BC Cancer Agency. Organizational Assessment and Redesign (OAR). [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 1996.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX159 B865 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Patient Care Design Team
BC Cancer Agency. Organizational Assessment and Redesign (OAR)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Organizational Innovation
Employee Incentive Plans
Life Change Events
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX159 B865 1996

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