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Let me decide : the health and personal care directive that speaks for you when you can't

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Molloy, D. William. [Victoria, BC?]: Vancouver Island Health Authority , 2005. 3rd British Columbia ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: W85.5 M727 2005

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Molloy, D. William

Editor: Luke, Catherine

Edition: 3rd British Columbia ed.

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Vancouver Island Health Authority

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: iii, 65 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Advance Directives; Patient Advocacy; Death; Terminal Care; Advance Care Planning; Decision Making; Resuscitation Orders; Informed Consent; Living Wills; Popular Work

ISBN: 0973924306

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: W85.5 M727 2005

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To die well : your right to comfort, calm, and choice in the last days of life

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Wanzer, Sidney H, Glenmullen, Joseph. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: W85.5 W252 2007

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Turning points at life's end; Rights of the dying patient; The first turning point : from active treatment to comfort care; Pain control; What you should expect from your doctors and nurses; Family and friends; The second turning point : making the decision to hasten death; What options have been u…

Author: Wanzer, Sidney H; Glenmullen, Joseph

Place of Publication: Cambridge, MA

Publisher: Da Capo Press

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: xii, 209 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Right to Die; Living Wills; Advance Directives; Advance Care Planning; Decision Making; Terminal Care; Euthanasia; Suicide, Assisted; Popular Work

Abstract: Turning points at life's end; Rights of the dying patient; The first turning point : from active treatment to comfort care; Pain control; What you should expect from your doctors and nurses; Family and friends; The second turning point : making the decision to hasten death; What options have been used in the past to hasten death?; Helium : newly used method to end suffering; Differentiating sadness at the end of life from clinical depression; The special case of irreversible dementia and end-of-life management; Planning ahead with advance directives : staying in control; Allowing a merciful death; Appendix A: Historical background of the end-of-life movement and current national organizations; Appendix B: Oregon and physician-assisted dying; Appendix C: The international scene; Appendix D: End-of-life organizations; Appendix E: Sample living will; Appendix F: Health care proxy form with optional attachment; Appendix G: Proposed authorization for ending life in situations of irreversible and progressive cognitive decline.

ISBN: 9780738210834; 0738210838

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: W85.5 W252 2007

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Recognizing and responding appropriately to the unique cultural needs of Chinese patients and their families at the end of life care|Patient's experiences and perception of respect within health care provider-client relationships at the cancer agency clinical setting

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Akrigg, Helena, Singh, Savitri. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WA31 B365 2008 v.6

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Akrigg, Helena; Singh, Savitri

Corporate Author: BCCA Planning Committee on Diversity

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 60 minutes

Series: Planning Committee on Diversity seminar 6

Subjects: BC Cancer Agency; Cancer Care Facilities; Family; Terminal Care; Palliative Care; Advance Care Planning; Cultural Diversity; Cross Cultural Comparison; Delivery of Health Care; Asian Continental Ancestry Group; Ethnic Groups; Patient-Centered Care; Oncology Nursing; Health Services Accessibility; Health Personnel; Professional-Patient Relations; British Columbia

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library AV Room

Call Number: WA31 B365 2008 v.6

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Caregiver's guide : a handbook about end-of-life care

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Macmillan, Karen. [Ottawa, ON]: Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem | Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB310 C271 2009

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Alternate Title: Caregiver's guide; Handbook about end of life care

Author: Macmillan, Karen

Corporate Author: Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association

Place of Publication: [Ottawa, ON]

Publisher: Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem; Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: xii, 132 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Caregivers; Palliative Care; Hospice Care; Terminal Care; Advance Care Planning; Terminally Ill; Handbooks

ISBN: 9780968670057

Language: Chinese

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WB310 C271 2009

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Surgical Oncology in British Columbia : accomplishments and future directions : report card - November 2002

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Davis, Noelle. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2002.

Audience: Professional

Author: Davis, Noelle

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Provincial Program for Surgical Oncology

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date: 2002

Subjects: Oncology Service, Hospital - British Columbia; BC Cancer Agency

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: VC Library Archives

Global perspectives on cervical cancer|HPV type distribution in British Columbia

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Miller, Dianne, Moore, Richard. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2006.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 B366a 2006 v. 6

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 15548. (QZ200 B366 2006); Global perspectives on cervical cancer by Dr. Dianne Miller; HPV type distribution in British Columbia by Dr. Richard Moore

Alternate Title: Annual cancer conference; Annual cancer conference : partners in research and care : BC and the world

Author: Miller, Dianne; Moore, Richard

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2006 November 23-25 : Vancouver, BC)

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 60 minutes

Series: BC Cancer Agency annual cancer conference 2006 v.6

Subjects: Cervical Neoplasms - epidemiology; Human papillomavirus 16; Human papillomavirus 18; Papillomaviridae; BC Cancer Agency; British Columbia

Abstract: Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 15548. (QZ200 B366 2006); Global perspectives on cervical cancer by Dr. Dianne Miller; HPV type distribution in British Columbia by Dr. Richard Moore

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library AV Room; Victoria Library

Call Number: QZ200 B366a 2006 v. 6

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Northern Cancer Control Strategy business plan : a joint initiative between Northern Health and the PHSA/BC Cancer Agency

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BC Cancer Agency, Northern Health. Prince George, BC: Northern Health , 2009.

Audience: Professional

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency; Northern Health

Place of Publication: Prince George, BC

Publisher: Northern Health

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: 10 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Northern Cancer Control Strategy; Northern Health; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Cancer Care Facilities - organization & administration; BC Cancer Agency; Health Services Accessibility; Health Services Needs and Demand; Health Planning; British Columbia

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet; Handout

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library Pamphlet File

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Family hospice care : pre-planning and care guide

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Van Bommel, Harry. Scarborough, Ont.: Resources Supporting Family and Community Legacies Inc. , 2002. 16th anniversary ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WX28.6 V217f 2002

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Provides information on meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the loved one and others involved in their care, and is designed to encourage open communication between patients, families, health professionals and volunteers.

Author: Van Bommel, Harry

Edition: 16th anniversary ed.

Place of Publication: Scarborough, Ont.

Publisher: Resources Supporting Family and Community Legacies Inc.

Publication Date: 2002

Subjects: Hospices; Terminal Care; Family

Abstract: Provides information on meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the loved one and others involved in their care, and is designed to encourage open communication between patients, families, health professionals and volunteers.

ISBN: 1553070070; 9781553070078

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WX28.6 V217f 2002

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Complementary medicine : how to make decisions that are right for you

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Balneaves, Lynda, Truant, Tracy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 B366a 2008 v.4

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 17684 (QZ200 B366 2008)

Alternate Title: BCCA annual cancer conference; BC Cancer Agency Community Cancer Forum

Author: Balneaves, Lynda; Truant, Tracy

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2008 November 20-22 : Vancouver, BC)

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 90 minutes

Series: BC Cancer Agency community cancer forum 2008 v.4; BC Cancer Agency annual cancer conference

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Complementary Therapies; Decision Making; BC Cancer Agency; Popular Work

Abstract: Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 17684 (QZ200 B366 2008)

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ200 B366a 2008 v.4

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Decision-making about complementary therapies

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Balneaves, Lynda. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 B366a 2006 v.13

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 15548. (QZ200 B366 2006)

Alternate Title: Annual cancer conference; Annual cancer conference : partners in research and care : BC and the world; BC Cancer Agency Community Cancer Forum

Author: Balneaves, Lynda

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2006 November 23-25 : Vancouver, BC)

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 90 minutes

Series: BC Cancer Agency annual cancer conference 2006 v.13

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Decision Making; Complementary Therapies; BC Cancer Agency; Popular Work

Abstract: Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 15548. (QZ200 B366 2006)

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library

Call Number: QZ200 B366a 2006 v.13

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Breast cancer toolkit for aboriginal health care providers

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Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon. [Vancouver, BC?]: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon , 2008.

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B830a 2008

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Includes:; Eating well with Canada's food guide : First nations, Inuit and Metis (2007); Abreast in the West 8(3) Summer 2007 (Then sunshine vitamin and breast cancer prevention by Cheri Van Patten); Abreast in the West 8(4) Fall 2007 (Preventing breast cancer recurrence : how much exercise is "eno…

Corporate Author: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 10 p. : ill ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Health Personnel; First Nations; Cultural Diversity; Cross Cultural Comparison; Delivery of Health Care; Professional-Patient Relations; Ethnic Groups; Community Health Aides; Health Services Accessibility; Social Support; Patient Advocacy; British Columbia; BC Cancer Agency; Popular Work

Abstract: Includes:; Eating well with Canada's food guide : First nations, Inuit and Metis (2007); Abreast in the West 8(3) Summer 2007 (Then sunshine vitamin and breast cancer prevention by Cheri Van Patten); Abreast in the West 8(4) Fall 2007 (Preventing breast cancer recurrence : how much exercise is "enough"? by Susan R. Harris); Abreast in the West 11(2) Spring 2009; DVD titled : Breast cancer tool kit for aboriginal health care providers : orientation DVD (2009); Looking for and finding breast cancer; Understanding breast cancer; Understanding breast cancer treatments; Stories from aboriginal women; Talking to our family?; Recovery and lifestyle; What is palliative care?; Appendixes

Language: English

Material Type: Book; DVD

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Surrey Library; Kelowna Library; Abbotsford Library

Call Number: WP870 B830a 2008

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Life not chosen : the story of Ethlyn Trapp and her father : a prominent daughter of a British Columbian pioneer and New Wesminster elder statesman

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Jackson, Stewart M. [Victoria, BC?]: Trafford Publishing , 2009.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WZ100 J14 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Life not chosen

Author: Jackson, Stewart M

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: xiii, 115 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - history; Physicians, Women - history; Radiotherapy - history; Radiation Oncology - history; Cancer Care Facilities - history; Biography; BC Cancer Agency; British Columbia Cancer Institute; Canada

ISBN: 9781425184599

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WZ100 J14 2009

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Delivering effective palliative care to cancer patients of diverse backgrounds : a knowledge synthesis

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Bell, Kirsten, Lee, Joyce, Con, Andrea, Doll, Richard, Kazanjian, Arminee, Kwong, Sandy, McGregor, Douglans, Syme, Ann, Tayler, Carolyn. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency | University of British Columbia | Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) , 2009.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WB310 B433 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Delivering effective palliative care to diverse cancer patients

Author: Bell, Kirsten; Lee, Joyce; Con, Andrea; Doll, Richard; Kazanjian, Arminee; Kwong, Sandy; McGregor, Douglans; Syme, Ann; Tayler, Carolyn

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency; University of British Columbia; Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: 96 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Subjects: Palliative Care; Culturally Competent Care; Cultural Diversity; Health Services Accessibility; Ethnic Groups; Patient Care Planning; Palliative Treatment; Cancer Pain - prevention & control; Terminal Care; Terminally Ill; Evidence-Based Practice; Healthcare Disparities; Canada

Notes: Produced under the auspices of:; CIHR Cross Cultural Palliative New Emerging Team Sociobehavioural Research Centre, British Columbia Cancer Agency & School of Population & Public Health, University of British Columbia.

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Report

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WB310 B433 2009

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Northern Cancer Control Strategy

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BC Cancer Agency, Northern Health. Prince George, BC: Northern Health , 2009.

Audience: Professional

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Announcing the Seventh National Community Cancer Control Summit in Prince George on June 12-13, 2009

Alternate Title: Northern Cancer Control Strategy : announcing the Seventh National Community Cancer Control Summit in Prince George on June 12-13, 2009

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency; Northern Health

Place of Publication: Prince George, BC

Publisher: Northern Health

Publication Date: 2009

Subjects: Northern Cancer Control Strategy; Northern Health; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Cancer Care Facilities - organization & administration; BC Cancer Agency; Health Services Accessibility; Health Services Needs and Demand; Health Planning; British Columbia

Abstract: Announcing the Seventh National Community Cancer Control Summit in Prince George on June 12-13, 2009

Language: English

Material Type: Pamphlet

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library Pamphlet File

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Innovative solutions for rural and remote cancer control issues : today and tomorrow : northern, remote, rural, aboriginal

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National Summit on Community Cancer Control (7th : 2009 June 11-13, Prince George, BC), Northern Health. Prince George, BC: Northern Health , 2009.

Audience: Professional

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Seventh National Summit : Community Cancer Control June 11-13, 2009, Prince George, BC : cancer control in northern and rural communities