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Renewal of generosity : illness, medicine, and how to live

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21108
Frank, Arthur W. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press , 2005. paperback ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 F828r 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Generosity
Author
Frank, Arthur W
Edition
paperback ed.
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
166 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Ethics, Medical
Empathy
Professional-Patient Relations
Bioethics
ISBN
9780226260174
0226260178
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W62 F828r 2005

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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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Psychosocial issues in palliative care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10791
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 P9744 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Includes communication issues, anxiety disorders, depression, spiritual care, staff stress.
Editor
Lloyd-Williams, Mari
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
xiv, 193 p., [2] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Palliative Care - psychology
Terminally Ill - psychology
Patient Care Team
Professional-Patient Relations
Professional-Family Relations
Abstract
Includes communication issues, anxiety disorders, depression, spiritual care, staff stress.
ISBN
0198515405 (alk. paper)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WB310 P9744 2003

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Psychosocial issues in palliative care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16631
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2008. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 P975 2008
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Editor
Lloyd-Williams, Mari
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xiv, 261 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Palliative Care - psychology
Terminally Ill - psychology
Patient Care Team
Professional-Patient Relations
Professional-Family Relations
ISBN
9780199216420
0309084377
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WB310 P975 2008

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Medicine and compassion : a Tibetan Lama's guidance for caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14244
Rinpoche, Chokyi Nyima, Shlim, David R. [Boston, MA]: Wisdom Publications , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W61 R582 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Rinpoche, Chokyi Nyima
Shlim, David R
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Wisdom Publications
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Religion and Medicine
Empathy
Buddhism
Caregivers
Physician-Patient Relations
ISBN
0861714784
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W61 R582 2004

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Communication in cancer care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15300
New York, NY: Springer , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 RE34 2006 v.168
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Stiefel, F
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2006
Series
Recent results in cancer research 168
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Communication
Neoplasms - psychology
Counseling - methods
Professional-Patient Relations
Education, Medical - methods
Medical Oncology - education
Physician-Patient Relations
Teaching - methods
ISBN
9783540307570
3540307575
ISSN
0080-0015
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ206 RE34 2006 v.168

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Communication skills that heal : a practical approach to a new professionalism in medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14442
Bub, Barry. Oxford: Radcliffe Publishing , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 B917 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Bub, Barry
Place of Publication
Oxford
Publisher
Radcliffe Publishing
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xxiv, 165 p.
Subjects
Communication
Physician-Patient Relations
Professional-Patient Relations
ISBN
9781857756647
1857756649
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W62 B917 2006

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Patient from hell : how I worked with my doctors to get the best of modern medicine and how you can too

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14901
Schneider, Stephen Henry, Lane, Janica. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press , 2005. 1st Da Capo Press ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WX150 S459p 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Schneider, Stephen Henry
Lane, Janica
Edition
1st Da Capo Press ed.
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Patient Participation - personal narratives
Physician-Patient Relations - personal narratives
Neoplasms - therapy - personal narratives
Delivery of Health Care - personal narratives
Patient Advocacy
Patient Compliance
Patient Satisfaction
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin
ISBN
9780738210254
0738210250
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WX150 S459p 2005

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Communicating with your patients : skills for building rapport

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10419
Hinz, Christine A. Chicago, Ill.: American Medical Association , 2000.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 H666 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Hinz, Christine A
Place of Publication
Chicago, Ill.
Publisher
American Medical Association
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Communication
Patients - psychology
ISBN
0899709737
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W62 H666 2000

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Communication in cancer care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14297
Perry, Kathryn Nicholson, Burgess, Mary. Malden, MA: British Psychological Society and BPS Blackwell , c2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 P463 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Perry, Kathryn Nicholson
Burgess, Mary
Place of Publication
Malden, MA
Publisher
British Psychological Society and BPS Blackwell
Publication Date
c2002
Physical Description
xii, 160 p. ; 23 cm
Series
Communication and counselling in health care
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Counseling - methods
Professional-Patient Relations
Communication
ISBN
1405100273 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 P463 2002

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Daily miracles : stories and practices of humanity and excellence in health care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120960
Briskin, Alan, Boller, Jan. Indianapolis, IN: Sigma Theta Tau International/Honor Society of Nursing , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY86.5 B859 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"The creation of Daily Miracles was inspired by meetings with registered nurses who took time from their daily activities to reflect on what constitutes excellent care. The stories that came forward were spontaneous--only afterward did we encourage physically writing out the stories." - Preface
Author
Briskin, Alan
Boller, Jan
Corporate Author
Sigma Theta Tau International
Place of Publication
Indianapolis, IN
Publisher
Sigma Theta Tau International/Honor Society of Nursing
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
64 p. : col. ill. ; 17 cm.
Subjects
Empathy
Nursing Care - methods
Patient care - methods
Nurse-Patient Relations
Abstract
"The creation of Daily Miracles was inspired by meetings with registered nurses who took time from their daily activities to reflect on what constitutes excellent care. The stories that came forward were spontaneous--only afterward did we encourage physically writing out the stories." - Preface
ISBN
1930538448
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WY86.5 B859 2006

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Cancer etiquette : what to say, what to do when someone you know or love has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15089
Kalick, Rosanne. Scarsdale, NY: Lion Books Publisher , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 K14 2005
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Kalick, Rosanne
Place of Publication
Scarsdale, NY
Publisher
Lion Books Publisher
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology - popular works
Interpersonal Relations - popular works
Professional-Patient Relations - popular works
Patients - psychology - popular works
Communication - popular works
ISBN
0874604508
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 K14 2005

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Patient's perspective

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19555
Johnstone, Colin. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 J73 2002
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Alternate Title
Patients' perspective
Author
Johnstone, Colin
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
14 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Self Concept
Adaptation, Psychological
Social Support
Professional-Patient Relations
Stress, Psychological
Life Change Events
BCCA
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ200 J73 2002

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20 tips to help you be part of the healthcare team : patient safety is #1

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18078
BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2009?
Physical Description
9 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency
Safety Management - standards
Patients
Risk Management
Professional-Patient Relations
Health Personnel
Medical Errors
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Guideline
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File

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Effective communication skills in cancer, more than just being kind

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14380
Fallowfield, Lesley. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ269 B365 2005 v.6
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Fallowfield, Lesley
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Radiation Oncology Rounds
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour ; 60 minutes
Series
Radiation oncology rounds 6
Radiation oncology academic rounds
Subjects
Professional-Patient Relations - videocassettes
Communication - videocassettes
Neoplasms - psychology - videocassettes
Language
English
Material Type
Video
VHS
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ269 B365 2005 v.6

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In the room with men : a casebook of therapeutic change

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16040
Washington, DC: American Psychological Association , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM172 I35 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Englar-Carlson, Matt
Stevens, Mark A
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Psychological Association
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xxiii, 363 p. ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Men - psychology
Psychotherapy - methods
Emotions
Interpersonal Relations
Professional-Patient Relations
Case Reports
ISBN
9781591473329
1591473322
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172 I35 2006

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Anatomy of hope : how people prevail in the face of illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog11086
Groopman, Jerome E. New York, NY: Random House , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 G876 2004
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
Explores the extent to which hope features in the experience of patients with chronic and terminal illnesses; the importance of hope in enabling patients, families, friends, and physicians to meet the challenges of serious illness; the various forms that hope can take; and the role of the physician…
Author
Groopman, Jerome E
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Random House
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xvii, 248 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Hope
Attitude to Health
Physician-Patient Relations
Popular Work
Abstract
Explores the extent to which hope features in the experience of patients with chronic and terminal illnesses; the importance of hope in enabling patients, families, friends, and physicians to meet the challenges of serious illness; the various forms that hope can take; and the role of the physician in fostering or at least not extinguishing hope.
ISBN
0375506381
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 G876 2004

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Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13866
Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , c2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WH525 N812 2004
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Editor
Mauch, Peter M
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date
c2004
Physical Description
xix, 856 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin
ISBN
0781735262
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WH525 N812 2004

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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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What helped get me through : cancer survivors share wisdom and hope

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18647
Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society/Health Promotions , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 W555s 2009
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
How I nurtured myself; How my family helped; How friends made a difference; Care and support from the health care team; What helped my children cope; Balancing work and family; How I changed my diet; How I changed my exercise routine; What I did to relieve stress; How being spiritual helped; What I…
Editor
Silver, Julie K
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society/Health Promotions
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xvii, 362 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Patients
Adaptation, Psychological
Self Care
Personal Narratives
Abstract
How I nurtured myself
How my family helped
How friends made a difference
Care and support from the health care team
What helped my children cope
Balancing work and family
How I changed my diet
How I changed my exercise routine
What I did to relieve stress
How being spiritual helped
What I wish I had known at diagnosis
What would have helped but was too hard to ask for
How my body and intimacy were affected
What helped me heal
How cancer changed my life
What it means to be a survivor
ISBN
9781604430042
1604430044
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 W555s 2009

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