Alternate Title

EBMcalc

Publisher

Foundation Internet

Publication Date

2018

Series

STATRef electronic medical library

Subjects

Evidence-Based Medicine

Abstract

EBMcalc is a unique computerized medical reference and tool set. EBMcalc encompasses a wide array of pertinent medical formulae, clinical criteria sets and decision tree analysis tools used every day by clinicians, medical educators, nurses and health care students.

Language

English

Material Type

Online

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

Author

Goudas, Leonidas

Corporate Author

New England Medical Center EPC

Place of Publication

Rockville, MD

Publisher

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services

Publication Date

2001

Physical Description

2 v. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series

Evidence report/technology assessment 35

AHRQ publication 02-E002

Subjects

Pain - therapy

Evidence-Based Medicine

Neoplasms

Abstract

v.1 Management of cancer pain

v.2 Management of cancer pain : evidence tables

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

Call Number

WL700 M266g 2001

Alternate Title

Chest : volume 143, No.5, Suppl May 2013

Corporate Author

American College of Chest Physicians

Lung Cancer Guidelines Panel

Edition

3rd ed.

Place of Publication

Northbrook, ILL

Publisher

American College of Chest Physicians

Publication Date

2013

Subjects

Lung Neoplasms

Evidence-Based Medicine

Practice Guideline

Abstract

The majority of the articles from the May 2013 CHEST Supplement "Lung cancer guidelines" are online only. The individual chapters are only available as electronic files. The print edition only includes the following articles which are free online to view: Disclaimer; Panel List; Executive Summary; Introduction; Methodology.

ISSN

0012-3692

Language

English

Material Type

Serial

Book

Online

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

Website Notes

Table of contents;disclaimer, panel list, executive summary, introduction, methodology only are free to vies. Full text articles require a subscription.

Continues / Continued By

Chest Suppl May 2013

Alternate Title

Chest : volume 132, No.3, Suppl September 2007

Corporate Author

American College of Chest Physicians

Lung Cancer Guidelines Panel

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Northbrook, ILL

Publisher

American College of Chest Physicians

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

422 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects

Lung Neoplasms

Evidence-Based Medicine

Practice Guideline

ISSN

0012-3692

Language

English

Material Type

Serial

Book

Online

Audience

Professional

Location

Surrey Library

Kelowna Library

Internet

Call Number

WF658 D536 2007

Copies

Corporate Author

United States. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Editor

Hughes, Ronda G

Place of Publication

Rockville, MD

Publisher

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

3v.

Series

AHRQ publication no. 08-0043

Subjects

Patient Care - standards

Patient Care - nursing

Nursing

Safety Management - standards

Health Facilities - organization & administration

Quality Assurance, Health Care

Medical Errors - prevention & control

Patient-Centered Care

Quality of Health Care

Occupational Health

Patient Care Management

Evidence-Based Medicine

Abstract

v.1: Patient safety and quality

Evidence-based practice

Patient-centered care

v.2: Working conditions : work environment

Critical opportunities for patient safety and quality

v.3: Tools for improvement

ISBN

978587633539 (v.1)

978587633546 (v.2)

978587633553 (v.3)

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Internet

Call Number

WY100 P298h 2008

Copies

Alternate Title

Antithrombotic and thrombolytic therapy : ACCP guidelines

Chest Volume 141, Number 2, Supplement 1 February 2012

Author

Guyatt, Gordon H

Corporate Author

American College of Chest Physicians

Edition

9th ed.

Place of Publication

Northbrook, IL

Publisher

American College of Chest Physicians

Publication Date

2012

Subjects

Thrombosis - drug therapy

Cardiovascular Diseases - drug therapy

Thrombolytic Therapy

Thromboembolism - therapy

Fibrinolytic Agents - therapeutic use

Evidence-Based Medicine

Practice Guideline

ISSN

0012-3692

Language

English

Material Type

Serial

Book

Online

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Library

Surrey Library

Internet

Call Number

QZ170 A629 2012

Website Notes

Print edition includes full text for Disclaimer, Panel List, Executive Summary, Introduction to the 9th edition, and Methodology. Online edition includes 21 articles.

2nd URL links to AT9 quick reference guide only.

3rd URL describes what is included in the print edition and mobile resources.

Copies

Alternate Title

Antithrombotic and thrombolytic therapy : ACCP guidelines

Chest Volume 133, Number 6 Supplement June 2008

Corporate Author

American College of Chest Physicians

Edition

8th ed.

Place of Publication

Northbrook, IL

Publisher

American College of Chest Physicians

Publication Date

2008

Subjects

Thrombosis - drug therapy

Cardiovascular Diseases - drug therapy

Thrombolytic Therapy

Thromboembolism - therapy

Fibrinolytic Agents - therapeutic use

Evidence-Based Medicine

Practice Guideline

ISSN

0012-3692

Language

English

Material Type

Serial

Book

Online

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Library

Surrey Library

Victoria Library

Call Number

QZ170 A629 2008

Website Notes

Includes full text for Disclaimer, Panel List, Executive Summary, Introduction, and Methodology, and also Abstracts for 21 articles.

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Alternate Title

NIH Consens State-of-the-Science Statements, volume 22, number 1, March 21-23, 2005

Corporate Author

National Institutes of Health

Place of Publication

[Bethesda, MD]

Publisher

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Public Health Service

Publication Date

2009

Subjects

Menopause

Hot Flashes

Behavior Therapy

Decision Making

Estrogen Replacement Therapy

Sleep Disorders - etiology

Evidence-Based Medicine

Quality of Life

Risk Factors

Risk Assessment

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

Author

Seidenfeld, Jerome

Corporate Author

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Technology Evaluation Center

United States. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Place of Publication

Rockville, MD

Publisher

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Publication Date

2006

Series

Evidence report/technology assessment 143

AHRQ publication 06-E016

Subjects

Lung Neoplasms - radiotherapy

Lung Neoplasms - drug therapy

Carcinoma, Small Cell - radiotherapy

Neoplasm Staging

Positron-Emission Tomography

Cranial Irradiation

Evidence-Based Medicine

Practice Guideline

Review

ISBN

9781587631979

1587631970

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

Alternate Title

Handbook about end-of-life care

Caregivers guide

Corporate Author

Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association

Editor

Macmillan, Karen

Edition

Rev. ed.

Place of Publication

[Ottawa, ON]

Publisher

Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem

Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

x, 182 p. ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Caregivers

Home Nursing

Terminal Care

Palliative Care

Hospices

Abstract

"A Caregiver's Guide was created to provide information for family caregivers to draw upon when preparing and caring for a loved one who has a progressive illness, especially at home. It was developed to complement resources and information provided to caregivers by healthcare professionals, including hospice palliative care teams." - Cover

Table of Contents:

1 WHEN A PROGRESSIVE LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS IS DIAGNOSED

2 GIVING PHYSICAL CARE

3 CARE OF PHYSICAL PROBLEMS

4 AS LIFE ENDS

5 BOOKS AND OTHER RESOURCES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL

ISBN

0968670016

9780968670019

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

WB310 C271 2014

Website Notes

Available in PDF format

Copies

Continues / Continued By

Continued by:

United Way of the Lower Mainland's family and friend caregivers information and resource handbook 2016 : for seniors and boomers who are caring for older family members and friends

Alternate Title

Seniors caregiver handbook

Author

Willett, Katherine

Corporate Author

United Way of the Lower Mainland

Place of Publication

Burnaby, BC

Publisher

United Way of the Lower Mainland

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

98 p. ; 27 cm.

Subjects

Caregivers

Community Health Services

Health Services for the Aged

Information Services

Social Support

British Columbia

Directory

Resource Guides

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WT22 DC2.1 B8 M594 2013

Copies

Alternate Title

Metro Vancouver family and friend

caregivers information and resource handbook

Author

Willett, Katherine

Corporate Author

United Way of the Lower Mainland

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Burnaby, BC

Publisher

United Way of the Lower Mainland

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

120 p. ; 27cm.

Subjects

Caregivers

Community Health Services

Health Services for the Aged

Information Services

Social Support

British Columbia

Directory

Resource Guides

Notes

The first edition was entitled: Metro Vancouver family and friend caregivers information and resource handbook

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Vancouver Library REF

Call Number

WT22 DC2.1 B8 U58 2016

Copies

Alternate Title

Handbook about end-of-life care

Caregivers guide

Editor

Macmillan, Karen

Place of Publication

[Ottawa, ON]

Publisher

Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem

Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association

Publication Date

2004

Physical Description

x, 174 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Caregivers

Palliative Care

Hospices

Abstract

"A Caregiver's Guide present family caregivers the medical and nursing information they will need in clear, easily understood language. This will help them to understand the journey upon which their loved ones have embarked, to become effective, informed members of the palliative care team and to provide essential physical, spiritual and emotional support. Sharing this journey with a loved one can be demanding but it is also one of the greatest gifts friends and families can share." - Cover

ISBN

0968670016

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

WB310 C271 2004

Copies

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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Editor

MacCourt, Penny

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

British Columbia Psychogeriatric Association

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

125 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects

Mental Health

Neoplasms - psychology

Caregivers

Mental Disorders

Oncology Nursing

Social Support

Behavioral Symptoms

Communication

Geriatrics

Emotions

Aged

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Surrey Library

Victoria Library

Internet

Call Number

QZ200 P95m 2008

Copies

Corporate Author

Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Cancer View Canada

Publication Date

2010

Series

Truth of it 1

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Social Support

Adaptation, Psychological

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Family Relations

Survivors

Patients

Caregivers

Body Image

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

Abstract

Be your own advocate

Body Image

Coping

Getting the news

Practical Advice

Rural living

Talking to kids

Telling friends and family

The hard parts

What I learned

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 T875c 2010 v.1

Copies

Corporate Author

Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Cancer View Canada

Publication Date

[2010]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (105 min.)

Series

Truth of it 6

Subjects

Palliative Care

Terminal Care - psychology

Neoplasms - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Patient Comfort

Social Support

Caregivers

Family Relations

Patients

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

Bringing to light the concerns and needs of palliative care patients, this set of videos aims to support individuals receiving end-of-life care, as well as caregivers and health care providers working with them.

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 T875p 2010 v.6

Copies

Alternate Title

Telling our stories : First Nations, Inuit and Metis patient and caregiver stories

Corporate Author

Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Cancer View Canada

Publication Date

2010

Series

Truth of it 5

Subjects

First Nations

Inuits

Neoplasms - psychology

Social Support

Adaptation, Psychological

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Caregivers

Family Relations

Survivors

Patients

Body Image

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

Notes

Some branches have a recent version of DVD, Telling our stories: First Nations, Inuit and Metis patient and caregiver stories. 2014.

Language

English

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

QZ201 T875c 2010 v.5

Copies