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Patient-centered communication in cancer care : promoting healing and reducing suffering

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16503
Epstein, Ronald M, Street, Richard L. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 E64 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Epstein, Ronald M
Street, Richard L
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xiii, 203 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
NIH publication # 07-6225
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Medical Oncology
Patient-Centered Care
Oncology Nursing
Neoplasms - therapy
Counseling - methods
Professional-Patient Relations
Communication
Patient Education as Topic
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 E64 2007
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Clinical coach for effective perioperative nursing care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18136
Litwack, Kim. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Preoperative assessment and care; Perioperative patient teaching; Anesthesia; Intraoperative considerations; Fluid, electrolytes, and acid-base; Post-anesthetic assessment and care; Pain management; Wound assessment and care; Perioperative complications; Special populations : the elderly and pediat…
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Author
Litwack, Kim
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
F.A. Davis Company
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xii, 361 p. : ill. : 19 cm.
Series
Davis?s clinical coach series
R2 Library
Subjects
Perioperative Nursing - methods
Handbooks
Abstract
Preoperative assessment and care
Perioperative patient teaching
Anesthesia
Intraoperative considerations
Fluid, electrolytes, and acid-base
Post-anesthetic assessment and care
Pain management
Wound assessment and care
Perioperative complications
Special populations : the elderly and pediatric patient
Special populations : the pregnant, diabetic, and obese surgical patient
Tools
ISBN
9780803621213
0803621213
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Radiation oncology : a physicist's-eye view : biological and medical physics

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18470
Goitein, Michael. New York, NY: Springer , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Radiation in the treatment of cancer; Uncertainty; Mapping anatomy; Designing a treatment beam; Biology matters; Designing a treatment plan; Motion management; Planning manually; IMRT and optimization; Proton therapy in water; Proton therapy in the patient; Quality assurance; Confidence
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Author
Goitein, Michael
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2008
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Health Physics
Radiation Oncology - methods
Abstract
Radiation in the treatment of cancer
Uncertainty
Mapping anatomy
Designing a treatment beam
Biology matters
Designing a treatment plan
Motion management
Planning manually
IMRT and optimization
Proton therapy in water
Proton therapy in the patient
Quality assurance
Confidence
ISBN
9780387726441 (alk. paper)
0387726446 (alk. paper)
9780387726458 (e-ISBN)
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Patient safety and quality : an evidence-based handbook for nurses

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16421
United States. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY100 P298h 2008
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
v.1: Patient safety and quality; Evidence-based practice; Patient-centered care; v.2: Working conditions : work environment; Critical opportunities for patient safety and quality; v.3: Tools for improvement
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
United States. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Editor
Hughes, Ronda G
Place of Publication
Rockville, MD
Publisher
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
3v.
Series
AHRQ publication no. 08-0043
Subjects
Patient Care - standards
Patient Care - nursing
Nursing
Safety Management - standards
Health Facilities - organization & administration
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Medical Errors - prevention & control
Patient-Centered Care
Quality of Health Care
Occupational Health
Patient Care Management
Evidence-Based Medicine
Abstract
v.1: Patient safety and quality
Evidence-based practice
Patient-centered care
v.2: Working conditions : work environment
Critical opportunities for patient safety and quality
v.3: Tools for improvement
ISBN
978587633539 (v.1)
978587633546 (v.2)
978587633553 (v.3)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WY100 P298h 2008
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Promoting seniors mental health in cancer care : a guide for front-line care providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16543
[Vancouver, BC?]: British Columbia Psychogeriatric Association , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 P95m 2008
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Editor
MacCourt, Penny
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
British Columbia Psychogeriatric Association
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
125 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Mental Health
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers
Mental Disorders
Oncology Nursing
Social Support
Behavioral Symptoms
Communication
Geriatrics
Emotions
Aged
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 P95m 2008
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Women-centered approach to cervical cancer screening : educational video for health professionals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20094
BC Cancer Agency, BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Cervical Cancer Screening Program | BCCA , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP480 B862w 2009
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Focus on screening; Focus on the cervix; Focus on the technique; Focus on exam; Focus on women
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Women-centred approach to cervical cancer screening : educational video for health professionals
Woman-centered approach to cervical cancer screening : educational video for health professionals
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Cervical Cancer Screening Program
BCCA
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
33 minutes
Subjects
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - prevention & control
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - diagnosis
Mass Screening
Vaginal Smears - methods
Health Promotion
Education, Medical, Continuing
British Columbia
Abstract
Focus on screening
Focus on the cervix
Focus on the technique
Focus on exam
Focus on women
Notes
For health professionals. Email screening@bccancer.bc.ca for access
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WP480 B862w 2009
Website Notes
To find information about how health professionals can access an online copy of the video, click the Resources tab, and scroll down to the Videos section.
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Cancer management : a multidisciplinary approach : medical, surgical and radiation oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14754
New York, NY: Oncology Group , 2009. 12th ed.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Editor
Pazdur, Richard
Edition
12th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oncology Group
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Medical Oncology - handbooks
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Neoplasms - surgery
Radiation Oncology - handbooks
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Login (free registration) is required before access
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American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) : 2006 membership directory

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14718
American Society of Clinical Oncology. Alexandria, VA: American Society of Clinical Oncology , 2006.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Place of Publication
Alexandria, VA
Publisher
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Medical Oncology - directories
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Online membership directory only available to ASCO members and requires username and password.
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Breast cancer navigation map

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14511
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation BC/Yukon Chapter, Canadian Cancer Society. British Columbia and Yukon. [Vancouver, BC?]: Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation BC/Yukon Chapter , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B828c 2005
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation BC/Yukon Chapter
Canadian Cancer Society. British Columbia and Yukon
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation BC/Yukon Chapter
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Maps
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B828c 2005
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Surgical palliative care : a resident's guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21113
Chicago, IL: American College of Surgeons , 2009.
Audience
Professional
  2 read online  
Editor
Dunn, Geoffrey P
Martensen, Robert
Weissman, David
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL
Publisher
American College of Surgeons
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Palliative Care - methods
Surgical Procedures, Operative - methods
Pain
Education, Medical, Graduate
Physician-Patient Relations
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Oncology electronic health record field guide : selecting and implementing an EHR

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19936
American Society of Clinical Oncology. Alexandria, VA: American Society of Clinical Oncology , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX175 O58 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Place of Publication
Alexandria, VA
Publisher
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
iv, 58 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Electronic Health Records
Medical Oncology
Medical Records Systems, Computerized - organization & administration
Quality of Health Care - organization & administration
Cancer Care Facilities
Forms and Records Control
Patient Identification Systems
Guideline
ISBN
9781932312553
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WX175 O58 2008
Website Notes
URL links to resources, events and updates
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Oncology asset map : activities, strengths, and opportunities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17621
Life Sciences British Columbia, Government of British Columbia. [Victoria, BC?]: Life Sciences British Columbia | Government of British Columbia , 2008.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Life Sciences British Columbia
Government of British Columbia
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Life Sciences British Columbia
Government of British Columbia
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Medical Oncology
Neoplasms - therapy
Biomedical Research - economics
Biotechnology
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Ideal oncology curriculum for medical schools : knowledge, skills and attitudes of medical students at graduation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18341
Cancer Council Australia. Oncology Education Committee. Sydney, NSW: Cancer Council Australia , 2007.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Cancer Council Australia. Oncology Education Committee
Place of Publication
Sydney, NSW
Publisher
Cancer Council Australia
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Medical Oncology - education
Curriculum
Schools, Medical
ISBN
0977506045
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Perez and Brady's principles and practice of radiation oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16070
Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2008. 5th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
Perez and Brady's principles and practice of radiation oncology
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Principles and practice of radiation oncology
Editor
Halperin, Edward C
Perez, Carlos A
Brady, Luther W
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xxxii, 2106 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Radiometry
Radiotherapy - methods
ISBN
9780781763691
078176369X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Surrey Library REF
Internet
Call Number
Perez and Brady's principles and practice of radiation oncology
Website Notes
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Radiation oncology physics : a handbook for teachers and students

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114312
International Atomic Energy Agency. Vienna, Austria: International Atomic Energy Agency , 2005.
Audience
Professional
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Corporate Author
International Atomic Energy Agency
Editor
Podgorsak, E.B.
Place of Publication
Vienna, Austria
Publisher
International Atomic Energy Agency
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
657 p. : ill.
Subjects
Health Physics
Radiation Oncology
Radiometry
Radiation Dosage
Radiotherapy
Radionuclide Imaging
Radiation Monitoring
Radiotherapy Planning, Computer Assisted
Handbooks
ISBN
9201073046
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Cancer caregiving A-Z : an at-home guide for patients and families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16567
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C215a 2008
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
x, 157 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers
Home Nursing
Neoplasms - complications
Patients
Palliative Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780944235928
0944235921
9781604430516
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 C215a 2008
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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Royal Marsden Hospital handbook of wound management in cancer care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18471
Hoboken, NJ: Wiley , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Physiology of Wound Healing; Structure of the skin and the normal healing process; Factors that influence wound healing; Conclusion; Wound Assessment; Principles of assessment; Assessing the patient with a wound; Management of Specific Wound Types; Necrotic wounds; Sloughy wounds; Granulating and e…
  1 read online  
Editor
Naylor, Wayne
Lavery, Diane
Mallet, Jane
Place of Publication
Hoboken, NJ
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
2008
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Wounds and Injuries - therapy
Skin Manifestations
Neoplasms - nursing
Wound Healing - nursing
Abstract
Physiology of Wound Healing
Structure of the skin and the normal healing process
Factors that influence wound healing
Conclusion
Wound Assessment
Principles of assessment
Assessing the patient with a wound
Management of Specific Wound Types
Necrotic wounds
Sloughy wounds
Granulating and epithelialising wounds
Infected wounds
Cavity wounds
Sinus wounds
Fistulae
ISBN
9780470694886
0470694882
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Mastering communication with seriously ill patients : balancing honesty with empathy and hope

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18373
Back, Anthony, Arnold, Robert, Tulsky, James. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 M423b 2009
Availability
5 copies, 4 available
Taking your skills to the next level; Getting a good start; Talking about serious news; Discussing evidence for making treatment decisions; Discussing prognosis; Between the big events; Conducting a family conference; Dealing with conflicts; Transitions to end-of-life care; Talking about dying; Cul…
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Author
Back, Anthony
Arnold, Robert
Tulsky, James
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
x, 158 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Counseling - methods
Communication
Professional-Family Relations
Attitude to Death
Abstract
Taking your skills to the next level
Getting a good start
Talking about serious news
Discussing evidence for making treatment decisions
Discussing prognosis
Between the big events
Conducting a family conference
Dealing with conflicts
Transitions to end-of-life care
Talking about dying
Cultivating your skills
ISBN
9780521706186
0521706181
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Internet
Call Number
W62 M423b 2009
Website Notes
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Patient experiences with ambulatory cancer care in British Columbia, 2005/06

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17560
Watson, Diane E, Peterson, Sandra, Mooney, Dawn. [Vancouver, BC?]: UBC Centre for Health Services and Policy Research , 2007.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  

Understanding patient safety

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18459
Wachter, Robert M. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Medical , 2008.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Author
Wachter, Robert M
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Medical
Publication Date
2008
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Medical Errors - prevention & control
Safety Management - methods
ISBN
9780071482776
0071482776
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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