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Value for money : making Canadian health care stronger

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17801
Health Council of Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Health Council of Canada , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W74 H34 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Health Council of Canada
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Health Council of Canada
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
48 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Delivery of Health Care - economics
Health Care Costs
Economics, Medical
Canada
ISBN
9781897463406
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
W74 H34 2009
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Chapter 3: Reports on value-for-money audits : cancer treatment services

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121665
Office of the Auditor General of Ontario. [Toronto, ON]: Office of the Auditor General of Ontario , 2017.
Audience
Professional
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Alternate Title
Ministry of health and long-term care : cancer treatment services
Corporate Author
Office of the Auditor General of Ontario
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Office of the Auditor General of Ontario
Publication Date
2017
Series
Reports on value-for-money audits, sec 3.02
Office of the Auditor General of Ontario 2017 annual report, v.1
Subjects
Medical Audit
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - economics
Delivery of Health Care
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Cancer Care Ontario
Ontario
Notes
The report, Sec. 3.02 Cancer treatment services, is one of the Chapter 3 Reports on Value-for-Money Audits from the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario 2017 annual report, vol.1.
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Economic evaluation of cancer drugs : using clinical trial and real-world data

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122940
Khan, Iftekhar, Crott, Ralph, Bashir, Zahid. Boca Raton, Fla.: CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group , 2020.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Author
Khan, Iftekhar
Crott, Ralph
Bashir, Zahid
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, Fla.
Publisher
CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group
Publication Date
2020
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Chapman & Hall /CRC biostatistics series
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents - economics
Economics, Medical
Delivery of Health Care - economics
Cost-Benefit Analysis
ISBN
9780429531842
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Economic burden of illness in Canada 1998

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10254
Canada. Health Canada. Population and Public Health Branch. Ottawa, Ont.: Health Canada Publications , 2002.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
EBIC
Corporate Author
Canada. Health Canada. Population and Public Health Branch
Place of Publication
Ottawa, Ont.
Publisher
Health Canada Publications
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Economics, Medical - Canada
Delivery of Health Care - economics - Canada
Neoplasms - economics - Canada
ISBN
0662331443
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Health at a glance 2009 : OECD indicators

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19142
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, OECD. Paris: OECD , 2009. 5th ed.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
OECD
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Paris
Publisher
OECD
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Health Status Indicators
Delivery of Health Care - utilization
Health Care Costs
Statistics
ISBN
9789264061538
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Building bridges, strengthening care : BC Cancer & primary care strategy session.

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121664
Clelland, Cathy. BC Cancer Agency , 2018.
Audience
Professional
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Health care in Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16054
Canadian Institute for Health Information. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Institute for Health Information | Statistics Canada , 2007.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Statistics Canada
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Delivery of Health Care
Health Services Accessibility
Medical Care
Public Health
Canada
ISBN
9781554650491
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
PDF available to download from this site
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Health care in Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15293
Canadian Institute for Health Information. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Institute for Health Information | Statistics Canada , 2001.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Statistics Canada
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Delivery of Health Care - Canada
Health Services Accessibility
Medical Care - Canada
Public Health - Canada
ISBN
1896104827
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Health care in Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15294
Canadian Institute for Health Information. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Institute for Health Information | Statistics Canada , 2004.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Statistics Canada
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Delivery of Health Care - Canada
Health Services Accessibility
Medical Care - Canada
Public Health - Canada
ISBN
1553924061
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Health care in Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14181
Canadian Institute for Health Information. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Institute for Health Information | Statistics Canada , 2005.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Statistics Canada
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Delivery of Health Care - Canada
Health Services Accessibility
Medical Care - Canada
Public Health - Canada
ISBN
155392617X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
PDF available to download from this site
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Managing health care business strategy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120534
Moseley, George B., III. Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning , 2018. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents:; Basic strategy concepts -- Internal audit of strategic assets : resources and competencies -- External environmental assessment : law, economics, demographics, technology -- External environmental assessment : market and customers -- External environmental assessment : industry …
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Author
Moseley, George B., III
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Burlington, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Learning
Publication Date
2018
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Financial Management - methods
Health Facilities - economics
Health Services Administration - economics
Abstract
Table of Contents:
Basic strategy concepts -- Internal audit of strategic assets : resources and competencies -- External environmental assessment : law, economics, demographics, technology -- External environmental assessment : market and customers -- External environmental assessment : industry and competitors -- Defining the future direction of the organization -- Formulating corporate-level strategy -- Formulating SBU-level and functional area strategy -- Implementing the strategy -- Monitoring, fine tuning, and changing the strategy -- Strategic planning options : internal expansion -- Strategic planning options : strategic alliances -- Strategic planning options : mergers and acquisitions -- Strategic planning options : downsizing, divestiture, and bankruptcy -- Finance in strategic planning -- Marketing in strategic planning -- Human resources in strategic planning -- Legal implications of strategic decisions -- Organization design and culture -- Managing strategic change -- Tools for strategic analysis, planning, and management -- Strategy in other types of organizations.
ISBN
1284081109
9781284081107
9781284081114
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Improving cancer diagnosis and care : patient access to oncologic imaging and pathology expertise and technologies: proceedings of a workshop

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121740
National Cancer Policy Forum (U.S.), National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2018.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
National Cancer Policy Forum (U.S.)
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Editor
Balogh, Erin P.
Patlak, Margie
Nass, Sharyl J.
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2018
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - therapy
Medical Oncology - trends
Decision Support Techniques
Interprofessional Relations
Congress
Notes
Conference workshop summary: Improving Cancer Diagnosis and Care: Patient Access to Oncologic Imaging and Pathology Expertise and Technologies (Workshop) (2018 : Washington, D.C.)
ISBN
9780309478281
0309478286
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in HTML and PDF formats at link
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Legal and ethical essentials of health care administration

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122453
Pozgar, George. Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning , [2021]. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; 1. Reflections on the Past -- 2. Government, Law, and Ethics -- 3. Tort Law and Reform -- 4. Criminal Aspects of Health Care -- 5. Contracts -- 6. Civil Procedure and Trial Practice-- 7. Corporate Structure and Legal Issues -- 8. Medical Staff Organization and Physician Liability -- 9. N…
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Author
Pozgar, George
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Burlington, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Learning
Publication Date
[2021]
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Hospital Administration - legislation and jurisprudence
Delivery of health care - legislation and jurisprudence
Liability, Legal
Legislation, Medical
Ethics, Medical
Bioethics
Abstract
Contents:
1. Reflections on the Past -- 2. Government, Law, and Ethics -- 3. Tort Law and Reform -- 4. Criminal Aspects of Health Care -- 5. Contracts -- 6. Civil Procedure and Trial Practice-- 7. Corporate Structure and Legal Issues -- 8. Medical Staff Organization and Physician Liability -- 9. Nursing and the Law -- 10. Hospital Departments and Allied Professionals -- 11. Medical Records -- 12. Patient Consent -- 13. Patient Rights and Responsibilities -- 14. Healthcare Ethics -- 15. Procreation and Ethical Dilemmas -- 16. End of Life Issues -- 17. Legal Reporting Requirements -- 18. Labor Relations -- 19. Employment-At Will and Discharge -- 20. Employee Rights and Responsibilities -- 21. Professional Liability Insurance
ISBN
1284172562
9781284172560
9781284172553
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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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
  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
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Systematic review of the clinical effectiveness of self care support networks in health and social care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15510
York, UK: University of York, Centre for Reviews and Dissemination , 2006.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Editor
Woolacott, Nerys
Place of Publication
York, UK
Publisher
University of York, Centre for Reviews and Dissemination
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Delivery of Health Care
Community Networks
Social Support
Self-Help Groups
ISBN
1900640414
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Guidelines for the economic evaluation of health technologies : Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121661
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) , 2017. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W 82 G946 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
76 p. ; 28 cm.
Series
CADTH methods and guidelines
Subjects
Technology Assessment, Biomedical - economics
Technology Assessment, Biomedical - methods
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Decision Making
Guidelines
Canada
Notes
In April 2006 Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment (CCOHTA) changed to Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
W 82 G946 2017
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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
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Look it up! : what patients, doctors, nurses, and pharmacists need to know about the Internet and primary health care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120879
Pluye, Pierre, Barlow, Julie, Grad, Roland. Montreal, QC: McGill-Queen's University Press , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W 26.55.D2 P738 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Table of Contents:; 1 A New Way of Diagnosing -- 2 Do I Really Need This Test? -- 3 When Clinicians Disagree -- 4 The Expanded Role of Pharmacists -- 5 Better Treatment for Chronic Problems and Common Conditions -- 6 Getting Patients Engaged -- 7 The Pros and Cons of "Doctor Google" -- 8 Nurses and…
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Author
Pluye, Pierre
Barlow, Julie
Grad, Roland
Place of Publication
Montreal, QC
Publisher
McGill-Queen's University Press
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xii, 182 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Decision Making, Computer-Assisted
Internet
Primary Health Care
Physician-Patient Relations
Health Literacy
Medical Informatics
Popular Work
Abstract
Table of Contents:
1 A New Way of Diagnosing -- 2 Do I Really Need This Test? -- 3 When Clinicians Disagree -- 4 The Expanded Role of Pharmacists -- 5 Better Treatment for Chronic Problems and Common Conditions -- 6 Getting Patients Engaged -- 7 The Pros and Cons of "Doctor Google" -- 8 Nurses and Doctors Can't Remember Everything -- 9 The Hidden Problem of Health Literacy -- 10 The Family Doctor of the Future.
ISBN
9780773551367
9780773551909
9780773551916
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
W 26.55.D2 P738 2017
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The Art and Science of Compassionate Care: a Practical Guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124714
Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , c2023. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
"This book provides a practical guide on the art and science of compassionate care in an era of healthcare crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic that is inflicting long-lasting financial and psychosocial trauma on an unprecedented scale. A new approach to compassionate care is presented based on the …
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Editor
Samoutis, Andreas
Samoutis, George
Stylianou, Neophytos
Anastasiou, Andreas
Lionis, Christos
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date
c2023
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Delivery of Health Care
COVID-19
Empathy
Evidence-Based Medicine
Global Health
Psychology, Positive
Spirituality
Abstract
"This book provides a practical guide on the art and science of compassionate care in an era of healthcare crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic that is inflicting long-lasting financial and psychosocial trauma on an unprecedented scale. A new approach to compassionate care is presented based on the overarching concepts of empathy, person and family centeredness, therapeutic relationship, kindness, gratitude, spirituality, communication skills, shared decision making, positive psychology, adversity-activated development, self-care, compassion fatigue, spirituality which are more than ever critical in successfully managing the pandemic adversity in front of us. This book draws on clinical experience, educational activities and evidence-based knowledge from academic physicians (primary, secondary and tertiary care), nurses, psychologists, health economists, healthcare managers, health policymakers, medical professionals students and patients. It provides skills and knowledge that can be implemented in daily clinical practice based on all levels of healthcare on a whole-person approach. An array of clinical cases, patient journeys, published evidence and practical experience is combined to deliver in a practical way unique guidance and advice. The target audience is all healthcare professionals, health policymakers, healthcare managers and patient associations. This approach of Compassionate Care is of great importance and can save lives and money in these unprecedented times of global healthcare care system challenges." --publisher
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ISBN
9783031215230
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Transdermal hormone replacement therapy patches for women with postmenopausal symptoms : economic analysis of short-term use

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14627
Brown, Allan. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment (CCOHTA) , 2006.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Technology report, Issue 61, January 2006
CADTH report
Author
Brown, Allan
Corporate Author
Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment (CCOHTA)
Publication Date
2006
Series
CADTH report
Technology report 61
Subjects
Estrogen Replacement Therapy - economics
Hormone Replacement Therapy - economics
Costs and Cost Analysis
Administration, Cutaneous
Menopause
ISBN
1894978846 (print)
1894978870 (online)
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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