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Decisions, decisions : family doctors as gatekeepers to prescription drugs and diagnostic imaging in Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19738
Health Council of Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Health Council of Canada , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W84 D294 2010
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Health Council of Canada
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Health Council of Canada
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
46 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Physicians, Family
Delivery of Health Care
Primary Health Care
Prescription Drugs
Diagnostic Imaging
Physician's Practice Patterns
Decision Making
Canada
ISBN
9781897463819
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Call Number
W84 D294 2010
Read Online
http://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2011/ccs-hcc/H174-19-2010-eng.pdf
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Crucial conversations : tools for talking when stakes are high

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21450
Patterson, Kerry. Solon, OH: Findaway World, LLC , 2013. updated 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF637 C45 C955 2013 v.1-4
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Patterson, Kerry
Edition
updated 2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Solon, OH
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
4 audio discs (3 hr., 52 min.) : digital, CD audio ; 4 3/4 in.
Subjects
Interpersonal Relations
Communication
Negotiating
Emotions
Persuasive Communication
ISBN
9781469266824
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
BF637 C45 C955 2013 v.1-4

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Personalised cancer medicine : an ESMO guide for patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21415
Garassino, Marina. Danvers, MA: ESMO Press , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ241 G212 2013
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
What is personalised medicine? Let us help you understand
Author
Garassino, Marina
Corporate Author
European Society for Medical Oncology
Place of Publication
Danvers, MA
Publisher
ESMO Press
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
42 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Series
ESMO patients guide series
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Medical Oncology - methods
Neoplasms - therapy
Genomics
Individualized Medicine - methods
Molecular Diagnostic Techniques
Molecular Targeted Therapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ241 G212 2013
Website Notes
Cancer guides for patients
Read Online
http://www.esmo.org/Patients/Patient-Guides/Personalised-Cancer-Medicine-Guide
http://www.esmo.org/content/download/20122/337223/file/ESMO-Patient-Guide-Personalised-Cancer-Medicine.pdf

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Communications handbook for clinical trials : strategies, tips, and tools to manage controversy, convey your message, and disseminate results

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19765
Robinson, Elizabeth T. Washington, DC: Family Health International , 2010.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  2 read online  
Author
Robinson, Elizabeth T
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Family Health International
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Communication
Clinical Trials as Topic
Public Relations
Handbooks
ISBN
1933702575
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.fhi360.org/resource/communications-handbook-clinical-trials-strategies-tips-and-tools-manage-controversy-convey
http://www.fhi360.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/Communications%20Handbook%20for%20Clinical%20Trials.pdf
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Use of positron emission tomography (PET) for cancer care across Canada : time for a national strategy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119964
Martinuk, Susan D. [Vancouver, BC?]: Advanced Applied Physics Solutions, AAPS, Inc. | TRIUMF , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN206 M386 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Martinuk, Susan D.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Advanced Applied Physics Solutions, AAPS, Inc.
TRIUMF
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Positron-Emission Tomography - utilization
Positron-Emission Tomography - economics
Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Technology Assessment, Biomedical
Costs and Cost Analysis
Questionnaires
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WN206 M386 2011
Read Online
http://www.triumf.ca/sites/default/files/TRIUMF-AAPS-Martinuk-PET-Across-Canada-REPORT.pdf

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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
More Information
  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.
Read Online
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/cancerlibrary/MDT-Workbook.pdf

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Demystifying authentic patient engagement : practical tips for success

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121765
Patient Voices Network, Patient & Public Engagement Team at the BC Patient Safety & Quality Council (BCPSQC). [Vancouver, BC?]: Patient Voices Network , [2018].
Audience
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Patient Voices Network
Patient & Public Engagement Team at the BC Patient Safety & Quality Council (BCPSQC)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Patient Voices Network
Publication Date
[2018]
Subjects
Patient Participation - methods
Community Participation - methods
Decision Making
Professional - Patient Relations
Professional - Family Relations
Notes
At head of title: workshop companion.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
https://patientvoicesbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/PVNTipsBaltimore.pdf
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How to successfully engage patients and families in|building quality-improvement initiatives

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121766
Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement (CFHI). Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement (CFHI) , [2019].
Audience
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
How to successfully engage patients and families in building quality-improvement initiatives : 10 lesson learned from patient and family advisors
Corporate Author
Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement (CFHI)
Publisher
Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement (CFHI)
Publication Date
[2019]
Subjects
Patient Participation - methods
Community Participation - methods
Decision Making
Professional - Patient Relations
Professional - Family Relations
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
https://www.cfhi-fcass.ca/docs/default-source/itr/pe-hub/pe-patient-tip-sheet-from-advisors-e
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How to engage patient and public advisors : a guide for staff

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121764
Vancouver Coastal Health Community Engagement. [Vancouver, BC?]: Vancouver Coastal Health , 2015.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Vancouver Coastal Health Community Engagement
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Vancouver Coastal Health
Publication Date
2015
Subjects
Patient Participation - methods
Community Participation - methods
Delivery of Health Care
Decision Making
Professional - Patient Relations
Professional - Family Relations
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://cean.vch.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2017/07/How-to-Engage-Patient-and-Public-Advisors-A-Guide-for-Staff-FINAL2.pdf
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Handbook for new ostomy patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121995
United Ostomy Association of Canada. Vancouver Chapter. [Vancouver, BC?]: Vancouver United Ostomy Association , 2019. 8th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI520 H258 2019
Availability
12 copies, 12 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
United Ostomy Association of Canada. Vancouver Chapter
Edition
8th ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Vancouver United Ostomy Association
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
96 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Ostomy
Colostomy
Colorectal Neoplasms
Colonic Neoplasms
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002638)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WI520 H258 2019
Read Online
http://www.uoavancouver.com/uploads/2/6/8/9/26894454/handbook_for_new_patients_web_8th_printing_2019.pdf
http://www.uoavancouver.com/publications.html

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c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Secret garden of the soul : the intuitive life, volume 1. : visualizations for intuitive development

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114045
Brewster, Cheryl. [Vancouver, BC?]: TheIntuitiveLife.com , [2014].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 B848 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Intuitive visualization : the secret garden of the soul
Author
Brewster, Cheryl
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
TheIntuitiveLife.com
Publication Date
[2014]
Subjects
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Relaxation Therapy
Self Concept
Intuition
Popular Work
ISBN
830159003719
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
QZ266 B848 2014

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Relax Available
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Cancer in New Brunswick 2002-2006

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19468
Zhang, Bin. Fredericton, NB: New Brunswick Cancer Network , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 N533 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Author
Zhang, Bin
Corporate Author
New Brunswick Cancer Network
Place of Publication
Fredericton, NB
Publisher
New Brunswick Cancer Network
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Neoplasms - mortality
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Breast Neoplasms
Mass Screening
Statistics
New Brunswick
Canada
ISBN
9781554712489
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 N533 2010
Read Online
http://www.gnb.ca/health
http://www.gnb.ca/0051/cancer/pdf/6675e-compressed.pdf

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Monte Carlo dosimetry of total body irradiation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121966
Burns, Levi. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 2018.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 B967 2018
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  1 read online  
Author
Burns, Levi
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
2018
Subjects
Whole-Body Irradiation - methods
Radiometry
Radiotherapy
Thesis
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
LE3 B967 2018
Read Online
https://open.library.ubc.ca/cIRcle/collections/ubctheses/24/items/1.0365701
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Current status and future directions of breast and cervical cancer prevention and early detection in Belarus

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21542
International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2012.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2012
Series
IARC working group reports 6
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - diagnosis
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - prevention & control
Early Detection of Cancer
Republic of Belarus
ISBN
9789283224501
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.iarc.fr/en/publications/pdfs-online/wrk/index.php
http://www.iarc.fr/en/publications/pdfs-online/wrk/wrk6/Belarus_Report.pdf
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Four dimensional volumetric modulated arc therapy planning system for stereotactic body radiation therapy in lung cancers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21322
Chin, Erika Ming Yee. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 C539 2013
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Chin, Erika Ming Yee
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
2013
Subjects
Radiotherapy, Intensity-Modulated
Radiosurgery - methods
Lung Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Thesis
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
LE3 C539 2013
Read Online
https://circle.ubc.ca/handle/2429/44048
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Delivering high-quality cancer care : charting a new course for a system in crisis

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121259
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Improving the Quality of Cancer Care: Addressing the Challenges of an Aging Population, Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 D355 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Contents:; The Current Cancer Care Landscape: An Imperative for Change -- Patient-Centered Communication and Shared Decision Making -- The Workforce Caring for Patients with Cancer -- The Evidence Base for High-Quality Cancer Care -- A Learning Health Care Information Technology System for Cancer -…
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Improving the Quality of Cancer Care: Addressing the Challenges of an Aging Population
Institute of Medicine of the National Academies
Editor
Levit, Laura A.
Balogh, Erin P.
Nass, Sharyl J.
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xxviii, 384 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Quality of Health Care
Patient-Centered Care
Evidence-Based Practice
Medical Informatics
Abstract
Contents:
The Current Cancer Care Landscape: An Imperative for Change -- Patient-Centered Communication and Shared Decision Making -- The Workforce Caring for Patients with Cancer -- The Evidence Base for High-Quality Cancer Care -- A Learning Health Care Information Technology System for Cancer -- Translating Evidence into Practice, Measuring Quality, and Improving Performance -- Accessible and Affordable Cancer Care -- Appendix A: Glossary -- Appendix B: Committee Member and Staff Biographies
ISBN
9780309286602
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 D355 2013
Website Notes
Available in HTML and PDF formats at link
Read Online
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK202148/

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Resource toolkit for engaging patient and families at the planning table

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121754
Alberta Health Services Engagement and Patient Experience. Alberta Health Services , 2014.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Alberta Health Services Engagement and Patient Experience
Publisher
Alberta Health Services
Publication Date
2014
Subjects
Patient Participation - methods
Decision Making
Professional - Patient Relations
Professional - Family Relations
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/pf/pe/if-pf-pe-engage-toolkit.pdf
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Patient, family, caregiver and public engagement planning guide 2018

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121755
British Columbia Ministry of Health Patients as Partners Initiative. [Victoria, BC?]: Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Health , 2018.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
British Columbia Ministry of Health Patients as Partners Initiative
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2018
Subjects
Patient Participation - methods
Decision Making
Caregivers
Professional - Patient Relations
Professional - Family Relations
Notes
May 2018
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/heath-care-partners/patients-as-partners/engagement-planning-guide.pdf
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Patient, family, caregiver and public engagement framework 2018

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121756
British Columbia Ministry of Health Patients as Partners Initiative. [Victoria, BC?]: Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Health , 2018.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
British Columbia Ministry of Health Patients as Partners Initiative
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2018
Subjects
Patient Participation - methods
Decision Making
Caregivers
Professional - Patient Relations
Professional - Family Relations
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/heath-care-partners/patients-as-partners/patients-as-partners-framework.pdf
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Managing stress while living with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120945
BC Cancer Agency, Patient and Family Counselling Services, Psychosocial Oncology Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M266 2018
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Part I (12:19); Part II Body Scan (8:54)
More Information
  3 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Patient and Family Counselling Services
Psychosocial Oncology Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
1 videodisc (12:19 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subjects
Stress, Psychological
Neoplasms - psychology
Relaxation Therapy
Relaxation Therapy - methods
Meditation
Mindfulness
Coping
Abstract
Part I (12:19)
Part II Body Scan (8:54)
Language
English
Chinese-Traditional
Chinese-Simplified
Punjabi
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 M266 2018
Website Notes
Translations of Part I in Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Punjabi are available at website. Part II Body Scan is available online.
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/coping-with-cancer/emotional-support/managing-stress
http://media.phsa.ca/home/iframe?url=BCCA/Managing_stress_while_living_with_cancer_20180808
http://media.phsa.ca/home/iframe?url=BCCA/Body_Scan_Vid_Updated_20190131

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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