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Living in the shadow of death : a rabbi copes with cancer

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Weinblatt, Stuart G. Brooklyn, NY: KTAV Publishing House, Inc. , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 W423 2015
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Weinblatt, Stuart G.
Place of Publication
Brooklyn, NY
Publisher
KTAV Publishing House, Inc.
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
96 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Emotional Adjustment
Life Change Events
Clergy
Judaism
Spirituality
Pastoral Care
Religion and Medicine
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9789655241709
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 W423 2015

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Quality assurance of aseptic preparation services : standards : part A

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114745
Royal Pharmaceutical Society, NHS Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Committee. London, UK: Royal Pharmaceutical Society , 2016. 5th ed.
Audience
Professional
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Quality assurance aseptic preparation services : standards handbook
Corporate Author
Royal Pharmaceutical Society
NHS Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Committee
Editor
Beaney, Alison M
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
123 p.
Subjects
Asepsis - standards
Pharmacy Service, Hospital - standards
Quality Assurance, Health Care - standards
Guideline
Notes
Quality assurance aseptic preparation services : standards handbook will be available in late 2016. The handbook will include part A and part B (support resources).
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Medical Library Association guide to managing health care libraries

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19941
New York, NY: Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc. , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Managing health care libraries
Editor
Bandy, Margaret Moylan
Dudden, Rosalind Farnam
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xxiii, 424 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.).
Series
Medical Library Association guides
Subjects
Libraries, Medical - organization & administration
Libraries, Hospital - organization & administration
Library Services - organization & administration
Library Administration
Information Services
Health Education
Delivery of Health Care
ISBN
9781555707347
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Librarians' Bookshelf

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Spiritual, religious, and cultural aspects of care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120449
Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2016.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY152.3 H828 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association
Editor
Ferrell, Betty R.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
ix, 118 p. ; 21 cm.
Series
HPNA palliative nursing manuals ; volume 5
Subjects
Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing
Spirituality
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Culturally Competent Care
Pastoral Care
ISBN
978019024423
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WY152.3 H828 2016

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Science of the sacred : bridging global indigenous medicine systems and modern scientific principles

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123378
Redvers, Nicole. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB 55 R438 2019
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Based on current medical research, Native American and naturopathic doctor Nicole Redvers identifies traditional healing methods developed centuries ago that address modern ailments and medical processes - Provided by publisher
Author
Redvers, Nicole
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
288 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
First Nations
Medicine, Traditional
Evidence-Based Medicine
Health Services, Indigenous
Popular Work
Abstract
Based on current medical research, Native American and naturopathic doctor Nicole Redvers identifies traditional healing methods developed centuries ago that address modern ailments and medical processes - Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781623173364
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB 55 R438 2019

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The American Psychiatric Publishing textbook of psychosomatic medicine : psychiatric care of the medically ill

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113860
Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc. , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM90 A512 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Textbook of psychosomatic medicine
Editor
Levenson, James L.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc.
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xx, 1180 p. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Psychophysiologic Disorders
Psychosomatic Medicine
ISBN
9781585623792
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WM90 A512 2011

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Goldman-Cecil medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113462
Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier/Saunders , 2016. 25th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB100 G619 2016
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
Goldman's Cecil medicine
Editor
Goldman, Lee
Schafer, Andrew I
Edition
25th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Elsevier/Saunders
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
2 v. (xl, 2722, I108 pages) : ill. ; 29 cm.
Series
Expert Consult
Subjects
Medicine
Notes
2 volumes set.
ISBN
9781455750177 (2 vol. set)
9789996096563 (v.1)
9789996096624 (v.2)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB100 G619 2016

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Mayo Clinic book of alternative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20525
Mayo Clinic. New York, NY: Time Inc. , 2010. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 M474 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Alternate Title
Book of alternative medicine
Corporate Author
Mayo Clinic
Editor
Bauer, Brent A
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Time Inc.
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
208 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Integrative Medicine - methods
Mind-Body Therapies
Self Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9781603208369
1603208364
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB890 M474 2010

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Harrison's principles of internal medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20006
New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, Inc. , 2011. 18th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB100 H32 2011
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Editor
Longo, Dan L
Edition
18th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
2 v. (xliii, 3610, 158 p.) : ill. ; 29 cm. + 1 DVD (4 3/4 in.)
Subjects
Internal Medicine
ISBN
9780071748896
Language
English
Material Type
Book
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WB100 H32 2011

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Cancer in adolescents and young adults

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119609
Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , 2017. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ275 C217 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Editor
Bleyer, Archie
Barr, Ronald
Ries, Lynn
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xxv, 825 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Series
Pediatric oncology
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Adolescent Psychology
Quality of Life
Adolescent
Young Adult
Social Support
Delivery of Health Care
Oncology Service, Hospital
Clinical Trials
Survivors
Statistics
ISBN
9783319336770
ISSN
1613-5318
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ275 C217 2017
Website Notes
Table of contents
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Creative destruction of medicine : how the digital revolution will create better health care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21174
Topol, Eric J. New York, NY: Basic Books , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY26.5 T675 2012
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Topol, Eric J
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Basic Books
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xi, 303 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Medical Informatics Applications
Biomedical Technology
Delivery of Health Care - trends
Diffusion of Innovation
Health Communication
Internet
ISBN
9780465025503
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WY26.5 T675 2012

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Finding what works in health care : standards for systematic reviews

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19853
Washington, DC: Institute of Medicine, National Academies Press , 2011. prepublication copy : uncorrected proofs.
Audience
Professional
  2 read online  

Alternative medicine : a critical assessment of 150 modalities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122184
Ernst, Edzard. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 E71 2019
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Though this book is a reference text aimed at guiding consumers through the maze of Alternative Medicine, it can be useful resource for clinicians as well. The book is divided into 150 short chapters, each dedicated to one therapy or diagnostic method. Seven points are raised to assist patient in d…
Author
Ernst, Edzard
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xiv, 312 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Treatment Outcome
Evidence-Based Medicine
Popular Work
Abstract
Though this book is a reference text aimed at guiding consumers through the maze of Alternative Medicine, it can be useful resource for clinicians as well. The book is divided into 150 short chapters, each dedicated to one therapy or diagnostic method. Seven points are raised to assist patient in decision making, or at least, raise questions about the method, based on evidence. See sections 11.1 for Alternative Cancer cures; 11.7 Cancer diets.
ISBN
9783030126001
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB890 E71 2019

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Beyond surviving : cancer and your spiritual journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121162
Maginley, David. Halifax, NS: Tristan Press , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 M194 2016
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
What if you could use cancer to evolve more fully into love? David Maginley has been there --- four times. His cancer led to a near-death experience and a career helping thousands face this disease. Through profound storytelling, David brings you to the core of the cancer journey to discover the he…
Author
Maginley, David
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Tristan Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xix, 226 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Spirituality
Attitude to Death
Pastoral Care
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
What if you could use cancer to evolve more fully into love? David Maginley has been there --- four times. His cancer led to a near-death experience and a career helping thousands face this disease. Through profound storytelling, David brings you to the core of the cancer journey to discover the hero within. You will learn how to :
-- Turn the mind into an ally as you grapple with uncertainty.
-- Explore spirituality through your love rather than your belief.
-- Not only go through cancer, but grow through cancer. - Cover
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780995881112
0995881111
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 M194 2016

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Cree healer and his medicine bundle : revelations of indigenous wisdom--healing plants, practices, and stories

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122892
Young, David. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB55 Y68 2015
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Young, David
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xiii, 223 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
First Nations
Medicine, Traditional
Shamanism
Alberta
Popular Work
ISBN
9781583949030
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB55 Y68 2015
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Chronic condition : why Canada's health-care system needs to be dragged into the 21st century

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121256
Simpson, Jeffrey. [Toronto, ON]: Allen Lane , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA540 DC2 S56c 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Contents:; Part I. 1. Hospital days -- Part II. 2. Health care's early history -- 3. Medicare in Saskatchewan -- 4. The Father of Medicare -- 5. The Liberals and Medicare -- 6. The Canada Health Act -- Part III. 7. How good is Medicare? -- 8. How much does Medicare cost? -- 9. Can efficiencies save…
Author
Simpson, Jeffrey
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Allen Lane
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
392 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
National Health Programs
Health Care Reform
Health Services
Health Policy
Canada
Abstract
Contents:
Part I. 1. Hospital days -- Part II. 2. Health care's early history -- 3. Medicare in Saskatchewan -- 4. The Father of Medicare -- 5. The Liberals and Medicare -- 6. The Canada Health Act -- Part III. 7. How good is Medicare? -- 8. How much does Medicare cost? -- 9. Can efficiencies save Medicare? -- 10. Is private health care the answer? -- 11. Dr. Duval's opinion -- 12. Can we make ourselves healthier? -- 13. What does the public think? -- 14. What about other countries? -- Part IV Remedies. 15. Doctors and nurses -- 16. Hospitals -- 17. Drugs -- 18. Conclusion.
ISBN
9780670065899
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WA540 DC2 S56c 2012

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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
  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
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Crisis standards of care : a systems framework for catastrophic disaster response

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20819
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Guidance for Establishing Standards of Care for Use in Disaster Situations. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2012.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Guidance for Establishing Standards of Care for Use in Disaster Situations
Editor
Hanfling, Dan
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
Disaster Medicine - standards
Emergency Medical Services - standards
Emergency Treatment - standards
United States
ISBN
9780309253468
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available online but the National Academies Press requires people to register before use.
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Life stages and Native women : memory, teachings, and story medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124465
Anderson, Kim. Winnipeg, MB: University of Manitoba Press , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB55 A545 2011
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Rediscovering the stories of the past serves as a healing force in the decolonization and recovery of Aboriginal communities. Anderson shares the teachings of elders from the Canadian prairies and Ontario to illustrate how different life stages were experienced by Métis, Cree, and Anishinaabe…
Author
Anderson, Kim
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, MB
Publisher
University of Manitoba Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xix, 210 pages ; 23 cm
Series
Critical studies in Native history
Subjects
First Nations
Indigenous women
Indigenous Canadians
Medicine, Traditional
Women's Health
Family
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Abstract
Rediscovering the stories of the past serves as a healing force in the decolonization and recovery of Aboriginal communities. Anderson shares the teachings of elders from the Canadian prairies and Ontario to illustrate how different life stages were experienced by Métis, Cree, and Anishinaabe girls and women during the mid-twentieth century. Anderson explains how this traditional knowledge can be applied toward rebuilding healthy Indigenous communities today.
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9780887557262
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB55 A545 2011

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Handbook of supportive oncology and palliative care : whole-person adult and pediatric care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122307
New York, NY: Demos Medical Publishing , 2019.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 H236 2019
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Editor
Berger, Ann M.
Hinds, Pamela S.
Puchalski, Christina M.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Medical Publishing
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xvi, 326 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Pain management
Palliative Care - methods
Evidence-Based Medicine
Adult
Child
ISBN
9780826128249
9780826128287
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ266 H236 2019
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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