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Chinese cancer patient peer navigator toolkit : a model for language-based peer navigation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119737
BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology, BC Cancer Agency. Volunteer Services. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201 C539 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This guide describes the principles and processes involved in the development of the Chinese Peer Navigator Program at the BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Centre and the bilingual resources that are used with Chinese-speaking patients (Mandarin, Cantonese and English).; This program also reflects "be…
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Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology
BC Cancer Agency. Volunteer Services
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
27 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Program Development - methods
Guidelines
Communication
Patient-Centered Care
Patient Navigation
Cross-Cultural Comparison
Culturally Competent Care
Volunteers - education
Social Support
Cultural Diversity
Cultural Characteristics
BC Cancer Agency
Abstract
This guide describes the principles and processes involved in the development of the Chinese Peer Navigator Program at the BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Centre and the bilingual resources that are used with Chinese-speaking patients (Mandarin, Cantonese and English).
This program also reflects "best practice" standards and can be used for future groups or organizations who may wish to adapt it for future peer navigator programs.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
VC Library Archives
Call Number
QZ201 C539 2013
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Pathways to improving well-being for indigenous peoples : how living conditions decide health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21530
Reading, Jeff, Halseth, Regine. Prince George, BC: National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W84 R287 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Reading, Jeff
Halseth, Regine
Place of Publication
Prince George, BC
Publisher
National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
55 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Health Services, Indigenous
Delivery of Health Care
Community Networks
First Nations
Health Status Disparities
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
W84 R287 2013
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Making data talk : a workbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20177
National Cancer Institute (U.S.). [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA590 M235 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute (U.S.)
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
44 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Health Education - methods
Public Health
Information Dissemination - methods
Communication
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Handout
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WA590 M235 2011
Website Notes
Available at https://www.cancer.gov/resources-for/hp#education.
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WHMIS 2015 : at work

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17557
Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia. Richmond, BC: Work Safe BC | Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia , 2016.
Audience
Professional
This book contains general information about WHMIS 2015. It summarizes key changes from the original WHMIS, describes the four main elements of WHMIS 2015 (classification, labels, safety data sheets, and education and training), and outlines the responsibilities of suppliers, employers, and workers.
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Alternate Title
WHMIS at work
Workplace hazardous materials information system at work
Corporate Author
Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia
Place of Publication
Richmond, BC
Publisher
Work Safe BC
Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
98 p.
Subjects
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System WHMIS
Hazardous Substances
Safety - standards
Occupational Health Services - manuals
British Columbia
Canada
Abstract
This book contains general information about WHMIS 2015. It summarizes key changes from the original WHMIS, describes the four main elements of WHMIS 2015 (classification, labels, safety data sheets, and education and training), and outlines the responsibilities of suppliers, employers, and workers.
ISSN
1703-0935
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
PDF available at URL. Print copies available for purchase. 6.00 CAD
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Health communicator's social media toolkit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19564
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , 2010.
Audience
Professional
This toolkit provides an overview of CDC's experience with more than a dozen types of social media tools, including blogs, Really Simple Syndication feeds, Facebook and Twitter, and with less well-known applications such as virtual worlds and e-cards
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Corporate Author
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Health Communication
Communications Media
Computer Communication Networks
Webcasts
Blogging
Internet
Information Dissemination - methods
Communication
United States
Abstract
This toolkit provides an overview of CDC's experience with more than a dozen types of social media tools, including blogs, Really Simple Syndication feeds, Facebook and Twitter, and with less well-known applications such as virtual worlds and e-cards
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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CCGHR principles for global health research

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113894
Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research. Wakefield, QC: Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research , 2015.
Audience
Professional
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Corporate Author
Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research
Editor
Johnson, Nancy
Place of Publication
Wakefield, QC
Publisher
Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research
Publication Date
2015
Subjects
Ethics
Bioethics
Ethics, Medical
Ethics, Research
Global Health
Public Health
Healthcare Disparities
Community-Based Participatory Research
Health Services, Indigenous
Canada
Notes
Principle Investigator: Katrina Plamondon. Interior Health Authority.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Report
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Cancer -- now what? : taking action, finding hope, and navigating the journey ahead

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120600
Haugk, Kenneth C. [St. Louis, MO]: Stephen Ministries , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H371 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Haugk, Kenneth C.
Place of Publication
[St. Louis, MO]
Publisher
Stephen Ministries
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
x, 345 p. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Patient Navigation
Adaptation, Psychological
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Social Support
Spirituality
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Notes
Practical guide for those with cancer and their loved ones - head of Title
ISBN
9781930445048
1930445040
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H371 2017

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Social determinants of health : Canadian perspectives

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123516
Toronto, ON: Canadian Scholars , 2016. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
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Editor
Raphael, Dennis
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Canadian Scholars
Publication Date
2016
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Social Determinants of Health - economics
Public Health - economics
Health Policy - economics
Health Services Accessibility
Canada
ISBN
9781551308975
9781551308999
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This Proquest title is licensed for ONE BC Cancer staff user at a time. If you are denied access while on a network computer, please try again later.
Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
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Health professional and patient interaction

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113756
Purtilo, Ruth, Haddad, Amy, Doherty, Regina. [St. Louis, MO]: Elsevier Saunders , 2014. 8th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W21 P986 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Purtilo, Ruth
Haddad, Amy
Doherty, Regina
Edition
8th ed.
Place of Publication
[St. Louis, MO]
Publisher
Elsevier Saunders
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
x, 349 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Health Personnel - psychology
Professional-Patient Relations
Attitude of Health Personnel
Communication
Social Values
Culturally Competent Care
ISBN
9781455728985
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W21 P986 2014

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Primer on scientific risk assessment at Health Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19148
Saner, Marc. [Ottawa, ON]: Health Canada , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA900 S223 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Saner, Marc
Corporate Author
Canada. Health Canada
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Health Canada
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Risk Assessment
Consumer Product Safety
Public Health
Risk Management
Decision Making
Canada
ISBN
9781100153773
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WA900 S223 2010
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Determinants of indigenous peoples' health in Canada : beyond the social

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113709
[Toronto, ON]: Canadian Scholars Press , 2015.
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA300 D479 2015
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Greenwood, Margo
de Leeuw, Sarah
Lindsay, Nicole Marie
Reading, Charlotte
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Scholars Press
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xxix, 279 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
First Nations
Inuits
Health Services, Indigenous
Social Determinants of Health - history
Health Status Disparities
Medicine, Traditional
Canada
ISBN
9781551307329
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA300 D479 2015

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Canadian health information management lifecycle

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123023
Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA). London, ON: Canadian Health Information Management Association , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX173 C212 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)
Editor
Abrams, Kelly J.
Learmonth, Shirley
Gibson, Candace J.
Place of Publication
London, ON
Publisher
Canadian Health Information Management Association
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xxvii, 260 p. : ill. ; 28 cm
Subjects
Health Information Management - organization & administration
Medical Informatics
Medical Records - standards
Canada
ISBN
9781483465999
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WX173 C212 2017

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Indigenous healing : exploring traditional paths

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123182
Ross, Robert. [Toronto, ON]: Penguin Group , [2014].
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA300 R823 2014
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Ross, Robert
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Penguin Group
Publication Date
[2014]
Physical Description
xxi, 322 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Social Determinants of Health - history
Social Factors
Minority Health - ethics
Minority Health - history
Indigenous Canadians - history
Indigenous Canadians - legislation & jurisprudence
Health Services, Indigenous
Cultural Characteristics
Canada
First Nations
ISBN
9780143191100
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WA300 R823 2014

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Access to palliative care in Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121194
Canadian Institute for Health Information. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Institute for Health Information , 2018.
Audience
Professional
CIHI's report Access to Palliative Care in Canada provides baseline information on what we know about palliative care services in the last year of life, on whether Canadians have equitable and timely access to appropriate services and on gaps in this area of health care. - Website
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Corporate Author
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Publication Date
2018
Subjects
Palliative Care
Delivery of Health Care
Community Health Planning
Caregivers
Canada
Abstract
CIHI's report Access to Palliative Care in Canada provides baseline information on what we know about palliative care services in the last year of life, on whether Canadians have equitable and timely access to appropriate services and on gaps in this area of health care. - Website
ISBN
9781771097376
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Consider the conversation : a documentary on a taboo subject

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20182
Bernhagen, Michael, Kaldhusdal, Terry. Shorewood, WI: Burning Hay Wagon Production , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 C755 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Wishes; History; What's next?; Hope; Magic; Conflict; 100 things; Conversation; Why?; Credits
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Author
Bernhagen, Michael
Kaldhusdal, Terry
Place of Publication
Shorewood, WI
Publisher
Burning Hay Wagon Production
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
60 minutes + 1 guide
Subjects
Terminally Ill
Attitude to Death
Terminal Care
Hospice Care
Advance Care Planning
Right to Die
Social Support
Communication
Decision Making
Professional-Patient Relations
Interpersonal Relations
Documentaries and Factual Films
Abstract
Wishes
History
What's next?
Hope
Magic
Conflict
100 things
Conversation
Why?
Credits
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
WB310 C755 2011
Website Notes
URL links to the discussion guide.
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When cancer strikes a friend : what to say, what to do, and how to help

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21841
Draeger, Bonnie E. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 D758 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Draeger, Bonnie E
Editor
Abram, Rachel
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xi, 239 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Communication
Social Support
Friends
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
9781620872147
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 D758 2012

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Living with cancer : a report on the patient experience

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121192
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer , 2018.
Audience
Professional
Living with Cancer: A Report on the Patient Experience, is the first in a series looking at Canadian cancer care exclusively from the patient perspective, illustrating the experience of those individuals and families living with and beyond cancer. This groundbreaking report includes data drawn from…
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Corporate Author
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
50 p.
Series
System performance reports
Subjects
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - psychology
Patient Satisfaction
Patient Navigation
Cancer Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Uncertainty
Integrative Oncology
Health Services Accessibility
Delivery of Health Care, Integrated
Continuity of Care
Quality of Health Care
Statistics
Canada
Abstract
Living with Cancer: A Report on the Patient Experience, is the first in a series looking at Canadian cancer care exclusively from the patient perspective, illustrating the experience of those individuals and families living with and beyond cancer. This groundbreaking report includes data drawn from multiple sources, including Patient Reported Outcomes partners, the Ambulatory Oncology Patient Satisfaction Survey, and initial results from the first Canada-wide study of cancer survivors on the experience of 13,000 Canadians with cancer. - website
Notes
January 2018
ISBN
9781988000343
9781988000350
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Cancer in our family : helping children cope with a parent's illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19929
Heiney, Sue P, Hermann, Joan F. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2013. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H468 2013
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
  1 read online  
Continues / Continued By
Cancer in the family
Alternate Title
Cancer in our family
Cancer in the family
Helping children cope with a parent's illness
Author
Heiney, Sue P
Hermann, Joan F
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xxiv, 231 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Parent-Child Relations
Child
Adolescent
Communication
Adaptation, Psychological
Social Support
ISBN
9780944235959
0944235956
9781604432206
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
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 H468 2013
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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Health literacy from A to Z : practical ways to communicate your health message

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20150
Osborne, Helen. Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA590 O81 2011
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Osborne, Helen
Place of Publication
Burlington, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Learning
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xxiv, 256 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Health Literacy
Communication
Patient Education as Topic
ISBN
9781449600532 (pbk.)
1449600530
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WA590 O81 2011

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How to help your friend with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21861
Fullbright, Colleen Dolan. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F965 2015
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Fullbright, Colleen Dolan
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xvii, 99 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Communication
Social Support
Friends
Popular Work
Helping Behavior
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
9781604432244
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 F965 2015

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