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Ionizing radiation exposure of the population of the United States

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. Scientific Committee 6-2 on Radiation Exposure of the U.S. Population. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 2009 v.160
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Update of: NCRP report no. 93 "Ionizing radiation exposure of the population of the United States, c1987".
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. Scientific Committee 6-2 on Radiation Exposure of the U.S. Population
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xv. 387 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
NCRP report 160
Subjects
Radiation, Ionizing
Environmental Exposure
Radiation Dosage
United States
Statistics
Abstract
Update of: NCRP report no. 93 "Ionizing radiation exposure of the population of the United States, c1987".
ISBN
9780929600987
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WN650 N39 2009 v.160

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Cesium-137 in the environment : radioecology and approaches to assessment and management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16216
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 2007 v.154
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xii, 382 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
NCRP report 154
Subjects
Environmental Pollution
Radioactive Pollutants
Radiation Protection
Cesium Radioisotopes
Safety - standards
ISBN
9780929600918
0929600916
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WN650 N39 2007 v.154

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Management of persons contaminated with radionuclides : handbook : recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, December 20, 2008

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 2009 v.161
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xiii, 286 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
NCRP report 161
Subjects
Radiation Injuries - therapy
Environmental Exposure
Radioisotopes - adverse effects
First Aid
ISBN
9780929600994
0929600991
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WN650 N39 2009 v.161

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Brain tumour : you are not alone on this journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19984
International Brain Tumour Alliance. Surrey, UK: International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA) , 2011. World ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 B814i 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Continues / Continued By
Brain tumour : clinicians, patients, caregivers, advocates, surgeons, researchers, nurses, allied healthcare professionals and others - all part of the international brain tumour community : you are not alone on this journey
Alternate Title
Brain tumour magazine
Corporate Author
International Brain Tumour Alliance
Editor
Oliver, Kathy
Strangman, Denis
Edition
World ed.
Place of Publication
Surrey, UK
Publisher
International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA)
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
130 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Caregivers
Medical Oncology
Radiation Oncology
Oncology Nursing
World Health
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Serial
Online
Frequency
Annual
Holdings
Online: 2012-
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WL358 B814i 2011
Website Notes
Past issues 2012-2015 are available online.
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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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White benevolence : racism and colonial violence in the helping professions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124076
Winnipeg, MB: Fernwood Publishing , 2022.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA300 W582g 2022
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Editor
Gebhard, Amanda
Mclean, Sheelah
St. Denis, Verna
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, MB
Publisher
Fernwood Publishing
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
280 p. : ill ; 23 cm
Subjects
Attitude of Health Personnel
Racism
Minority Health - history
Health Disparity, Minority and Vulnerable Populations
Indigenous Canadians - history
Social Welfare - history
First Nations
Canada
ISBN
9781773635224
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WA300 W582g 2022

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Asking questions : the definitive guide to questionnaire design : for market research, political polls, and social and health questionnaires

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119813
Bradburn, Norman M., Wansink, Brian, Sudman, Seymour. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass , 2004. Rev. ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA20.5 B798 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Bradburn, Norman M.
Wansink, Brian
Sudman, Seymour
Edition
Rev. ed.
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Jossey-Bass
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xvi, 426 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Surveys and Questionnaires
Health Care Surveys
Social Sciences
Research Design
Evaluation Studies as Topic
Marketing
ISBN
9780787970888
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WA20.5 B798 2004

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Ethics and aging : the right to live, the right to die

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113445
[Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia Press , 1988.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
HQ1061 E83 1988
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Thornton, James E
Winkler, Earl R
Stuart-Stubbs, Megan
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press
Publication Date
1988
Physical Description
xiii, 256 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Social Conditions
Aged
Ethics
Delivery of Health Care
Aging - ethics
Geriatrics - ethics
Right to Die
ISBN
9780774803106
077480310X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
HQ1061 E83 1988

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Patient navigation in cancer care : final report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14395
Doll, Richard, Stephen, Joanne, Barroetavena, Maria Cristina, Linden, Wolfgang, Poole, Gary, Fyles, Gillian. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2005.
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 P298 2005
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Author
Doll, Richard
Stephen, Joanne
Barroetavena, Maria Cristina
Linden, Wolfgang
Poole, Gary
Fyles, Gillian
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Continuity of Patient Care
Delivery of Health Care
Interpersonal Relations
Social Support
Community Networks
Patient Education
Health Services Accessibility
ISBN
1896624170
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ266 P298 2005

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Identifying priorities for cancer survivorship research

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Doll, Richard, Kazanjian, Arminee. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 P187 2008
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Alternate Title
Pan-Canadian Invitational Workshop, Identifying Priorities for Cancer Survivorship Research
Author
Doll, Richard
Kazanjian, Arminee
Corporate Author
Pan-Canadian Invitational Workshop, Identifying Priorities for Cancer Survivorship Research (2008 November 21-22 : Vancouver, BC)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
v, 60 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Health Services Research
Social Support
Survivors
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Quality of Life
Follow-up Studies
Adaptation, Psychological
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ266 P187 2008

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Balancing home and career : skills for successful life management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5470
Conrad, Pamela J. Los Altos, Ca.: Crisp Publications, Inc. , 1990. rev. ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM172 C754 1990
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Conrad, Pamela J.
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Los Altos, Ca.
Publisher
Crisp Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
1990
Subjects
Stress, Psychological
Life Change Events
ISBN
1560520353
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WM172 C754 1990

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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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Statistics for social workers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113411
Weinbach, Robert W, Grinnell, Richard M. White Plains, NY: Longman , 1991.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
HA29 W423 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Weinbach, Robert W
Grinnell, Richard M
Place of Publication
White Plains, NY
Publisher
Longman
Publication Date
1991
Physical Description
xii, 217 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Statistics as Topic
Social Work - education
Data Interpretation, Statistical
ISBN
9780801304132
080130413X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
HA29 W423 1991

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This thing called hope

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13334
Jevne, Ronna, Edey, Wendy. Edmonton, AB: VICOM Multimedia Inc. , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 T448 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Pt.1: What is hope; Pt.2: Experiencing hope
Author
Jevne, Ronna
Edey, Wendy
Place of Publication
Edmonton, AB
Publisher
VICOM Multimedia Inc.
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour ; 120 minutes
Viewer's guide
Subjects
Hope - popular works - audiovisual aids
Attitude to Health - popular works - audiovisual aids
Psychotherapy - audiovisual aids
Abstract
Pt.1: What is hope
Pt.2: Experiencing hope
Language
English
Material Type
Video
VHS
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WM172 T448 2000

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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
This R2 title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
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Getting respect : responding to stigma and discrimination in the United States, Brazil, and Israel

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125001
Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press , 2016.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
HT1503 L234 2016
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Place of Publication
Princeton, NJ
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xix, 377 pages ; 25 cm
Subjects
Social Discrimination
Prejudice
Social Stigma
Ethnic and Racial Minorities
United States
Brazil
Israel
ISBN
9780691183404
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Status
Processing
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
HT1503 L234 2016

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Circlework : a manual for relaxation and support group facilitators

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10753
Stephen, Joanne, Smith, Elisabeth. [Vancouver, BC?]: Cancer Rehabilitation Network , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 B862c 2003
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Author
Stephen, Joanne
Smith, Elisabeth
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Provincial Rehabilitation Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Cancer Rehabilitation Network
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
x, 110 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Relaxation Techniques
Social Support
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 B862c 2003
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Improving access to psychosocial/supportive care : an investigation of the potential of technology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13630
British Columbia Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 I34 2004
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Corporate Author
British Columbia Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Telecommunications
Social Support
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ266 I34 2004

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MD Anderson manual of psychosocial oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19782
New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Medical , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 M479 2011
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
Manual of psychosocial oncology
Editor
Duffy, James D
Valentine, Alan D
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Medical
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xv, 379 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Social Support
ISBN
9780071624381
0071624384
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ200 M479 2011

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Feminist research methods : exemplary readings in the social sciences

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113447
Boulder, CO: Westview Press , 1990.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
HQ1180 F331 1990
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Nielsen, Joyce McCarl
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Westview Press
Publication Date
1990
Physical Description
ix, 262 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Feminism
Research Design
Social Sciences
Women
ISBN
0813305772
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
HQ1180 F331 1990

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