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Delivering effective palliative care to cancer patients of diverse backgrounds : a knowledge synthesis

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114779
Bell, Kirsten, Lee, Joyce, Con, Andrea, Doll, Richard, Kazanjian, Arminee, Kwong, Sandy, McGregor, Douglans, Syme, Ann, Tayler, Carolyn. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency | University of British Columbia | Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 B433 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Delivering effective palliative care to diverse cancer patients
Author
Bell, Kirsten
Lee, Joyce
Con, Andrea
Doll, Richard
Kazanjian, Arminee
Kwong, Sandy
McGregor, Douglans
Syme, Ann
Tayler, Carolyn
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
University of British Columbia
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
96 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Palliative Care
Culturally Competent Care
Cultural Diversity
Health Services Accessibility
Ethnic Groups
Patient Care Planning
Palliative Treatment
Cancer Pain - prevention & control
Terminal Care
Terminally Ill
Evidence-Based Practice
Healthcare Disparities
Canada
Notes
Produced under the auspices of:
CIHR Cross Cultural Palliative New Emerging Team Sociobehavioural Research Centre, British Columbia Cancer Agency & School of Population & Public Health, University of British Columbia.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Report
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB310 B433 2009

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Lying down in the ever falling snow : Canadian health professionals' experience of compassion fatigue

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21050
Austin, Wendy. Waterloo, ON: Wilfrid Laurier University Press , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM172 L984 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Austin, Wendy
Place of Publication
Waterloo, ON
Publisher
Wilfrid Laurier University Press
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
224 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Burnout, Professional
Stress, Psychological
Stress Disorders, Traumatic
Health Personnel - psychology
Fatigue
Empathy
Case Reports
Canada
ISBN
9781554588886
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172 L984 2013

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Role of healthcare work environments in shaping safety culture

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18478
Lowe, Graham S. [Toronto, ON]: Longwoods Pub. , 2008.
Audience
Professional
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Alternate Title
Safety culture
Author
Lowe, Graham S
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Longwoods Pub.
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Medical Errors - prevention & control
Workplace
Health Personnel
Safety Management
Liability, Legal
Patient Care - standards
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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http://cprn.org/documents/49889_EN.pdf
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SC : seamless care : a pharmacist’s guide to continuous care programs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18301
[Toronto, ON]: Canadian Pharmacists Association , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV737 S277 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
MacKinnon, Neil J
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Pharmacists Association
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
xvii, 167 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Pharmaceutical Services - organization & administration
Continuity of Patient Care - organization & administration
Medication Errors - prevention & control
Canada
ISBN
9781894402071
1894402073
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QV737 S277 2003

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Physician's guide to pain and symptom management in cancer patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113781
Abrahm, Janet L. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2014. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 A159p 2014
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Author
Abrahm, Janet L
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xxvii, 630 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Pain - prevention & control
Pain - therapy
Palliative Care - methods
Physician-Patient Relations
Communication
Notes
CN copy housed at UHNBC Library
ISBN
9781421414034
1421414031
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
CN Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ266 A159p 2014

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Patient safety in Canada : an update

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18479
Canadian Institute for Health Information. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Institute for Health Information , 2007.
Audience
Professional
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  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Health Personnel - standards
Safety Management
Patient Care - standards
Medical Errors - prevention & control
Liability, Legal
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
PDF available to download from this site
Read Online
https://secure.cihi.ca/estore/productFamily.htm?pf=PFC1088&lang=en&media=0
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Integrating clinical practice guidelines into Canadian healthcare facilities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8614
Canadian Healthcare Association, Canadian Medical Association. [Ottawa, ON]: CHA Press , 1996.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX153 C212 1996
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Corporate Author
Canadian Healthcare Association
Canadian Medical Association
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
CHA Press
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
x, 71 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Canada
ISBN
1896151280
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WX153 C212 1996

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AYA cancer impact report 2008-2012

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120156
Canadian Task Force on Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) with Cancer, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer , [2013].
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C212 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Adolescents and young adults (AYA) : responding to the needs of a "Lost Tribe"
Corporate Author
Canadian Task Force on Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) with Cancer
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Publication Date
[2013]
Physical Description
20 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Adolescent
Young Adult
Adolescent Health
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors
Continuity of Patient Care
Needs Assessment
Health Planning
Canada
Notes
The Canadian task force on adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer : a CPAC/C17 initiative - Cover
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 C212 2013

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Breast cancer control in Canada : a system performance special focus report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113935
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer , 2012.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
iii, 114 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
System performance reports
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Quality of Health Care
Canada
Notes
September 2012
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.systemperformance.ca/report/breast-cancer-control-in-canada-a-system-performance-special-focus-report/
http://www.systemperformance.ca/reports/
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Prostate cancer control in Canada : a system performance spotlight report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120280
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer , 2015.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WJ752 C212 2015
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Head of title: System performance reports
Corporate Author
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
124 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Series
System performance reports
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - prevention & control
Quality of Health Care
Canada
Notes
November 2015
ISBN
9781988000015
9781988000008
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WJ752 C212 2015
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http://www.systemperformance.ca/report/prostate-cancer-control-in-canada-a-system-performance-spotlight-report/
http://www.systemperformance.ca/reports/

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ASCO curriculum : optimizing cancer care : the importance of symptom management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9778
American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall Hunt Publishing Company , 2001.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 A512o 2001
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Optimizing cancer care : the importance of symptom management
Corporate Author
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Place of Publication
Dubuque, Iowa
Publisher
Kendall Hunt Publishing Company
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Palliative Treatment
Neoplasms - therapy
Paraneoplastic Syndromes
ISBN
0787282049 (v.1)
0787282057 (v.2)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 A512o 2001

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Canadian strategy for cancer control 2019-2029

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121666
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer , [2019].
Audience
Professional
Strategy's priorities:; Priority 1 - Decrease the risk of people getting cancer.; Priority 2 - Diagnose cancer faster, accurately and at an earlier stage.; Priority 3 - Deliver high-quality care in a sustainable, world-class system.; Priority 4 - Eliminate barriers to people getting the care they n…
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Alternate Title
Canadian strategy for cancer control
Canadian strategy for cancer control 2019-2029 : doing together what cannot be done alone
Corporate Author
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Publication Date
[2019]
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Health Planning
Delivery of Health Care
Health Services, Indigenous
Research
Canada
Abstract
Strategy's priorities:
Priority 1 - Decrease the risk of people getting cancer.
Priority 2 - Diagnose cancer faster, accurately and at an earlier stage.
Priority 3 - Deliver high-quality care in a sustainable, world-class system.
Priority 4 - Eliminate barriers to people getting the care they need.
Priority 5 - Deliver information and supports for people living with cancer, families and caregivers.
First Nations, Inuit and Métis - 3 key cancer-care priorities:
Priority 1 - Culturally appropriate care closer to home
Priority 2 - Peoples-specific, self-determined cancer care
Priority 3 - First Nations-, Inuit- or Métis-governed research and data systems
ISBN
9781988000398
9781988000381
Language
English
French
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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https://www.partnershipagainstcancer.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Canadian-Strategy-Cancer-Control-2019-2029-EN.pdf
https://www.partnershipagainstcancer.ca/cancer-strategy/
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Medical care of cancer patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16079
Yeung, Sai-Ching Jim, Escalante, Carmen P, Gagel, Robert F. Shelton, CT: People's Medical Publishing House | BC Decker Inc. , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 M488 2009
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
General principles; Systemic symptoms common in cancer patients; Diagnostic evaluations; Infectious diseases; Endocrinoogic and metabolic disorders; Disorders of the digestive tract and nutrition; Graft-versus-host disease and the immunologic complications of cancer; Disorders of the respiratory tr…
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Author
Yeung, Sai-Ching Jim
Escalante, Carmen P
Gagel, Robert F
Place of Publication
Shelton, CT
Publisher
People's Medical Publishing House
BC Decker Inc.
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xxvii, 772 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Patient Care
Neoplasms - therapy
Survivors
Abstract
General principles
Systemic symptoms common in cancer patients
Diagnostic evaluations
Infectious diseases
Endocrinoogic and metabolic disorders
Disorders of the digestive tract and nutrition
Graft-versus-host disease and the immunologic complications of cancer
Disorders of the respiratory tract
Neurologic and psychiatric disorders
Nephrologic and urologic disorders
Disorders of the cardiovascular system
Musculoskeletal disorders
Skin disorders
Ophthalmologic issues in cancer patients
Sexual and reproductive disorders
Special issues in the medical care of cancer survivors
Perioperative management issues of cancer patients
Miscellaneous
ISBN
9781607950080
1607950081
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 M488 2009

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Patient safety, medical error and tort law : an international comparison : final report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18475
Gilmour, Joan M. Edmonton, AB: Canadian Patient Safety Institute , 2006.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Gilmour, Joan M
Corporate Author
Canadian Patient Safety Institute
Place of Publication
Edmonton, AB
Publisher
Canadian Patient Safety Institute
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Medical Errors - legislation & jurisprudence
Medical Errors - prevention & control
Safety Management
Patients
Liability, Legal
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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https://apps.osgoode.yorku.ca/osgmedia.nsf/0/094676DE3FAD06A5852572330059253C/$FILE/FinalReport_Full.pdf
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Cancer supportive care : advances in therapeutic strategies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17842
New York, NY: Informa Healthcare , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 C217l 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Lyman, Gary H
Crawford, Jeffrey
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Informa Healthcare
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xviii, 395 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Translational medicine series 5
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - therapy
Patient Care
Quality of Life
Social Support
ISBN
97814200052893
1420052896
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 C217l 2008

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Supportive care in cancer therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18472
Totowa, NJ: Humana Press , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Management of dyspnea; Skeletal metastases : optimal management today; Cancer pain; Anorexia and cachexia; Fatigue; Pathogenesis and management of venous; Thromboembolism in cancer patients; Depression in cancer patients; Anemia; Neutropenia; Nausea and nomiting; Oral mucositis; Diarrhea and consti…
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Editor
Ettinger, David S
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ
Publisher
Humana Press
Publication Date
2009
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Cancer drug discovery and development
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Patient Care - psychology
Quality of Life - psychology
Abstract
Management of dyspnea
Skeletal metastases : optimal management today
Cancer pain
Anorexia and cachexia
Fatigue
Pathogenesis and management of venous
Thromboembolism in cancer patients
Depression in cancer patients
Anemia
Neutropenia
Nausea and nomiting
Oral mucositis
Diarrhea and constipation : supportive oncology management
Menopausal symptoms
Supportive care of the older cancer patient
Integrative cncology : complementary therapies in cancer care
End-of-life decisions
ISBN
9781588299413 (alk. paper)
1588299414 (alk. paper)
9781597452915 (e-ISBN)
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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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Canadian strategy for cancer control : priorities for action

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10258
Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control. [Ottawa, ON]: Health Canada , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C215c 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Priorities for action
Corporate Author
Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Health Canada
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Research
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 C215c 2002

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NCCN Task Force Report : prevention and management of mucositis in cancer care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17794
Schattner, Mark A. Fort Washington, PA: National Comprehensive Cancer Network , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 N277s 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A presentation from the NCCN 13th Annual Conference : Clinical Practice Guidelines & Quality Cancer Care held in Hollywood, Florida
More Information
Author
Schattner, Mark A
Corporate Author
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
Place of Publication
Fort Washington, PA
Publisher
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Stomatitis - drug therapy
Stomatitis - prevention & control
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Education, Medical, Continuing
Education, Nursing, Continuing
Abstract
A presentation from the NCCN 13th Annual Conference : Clinical Practice Guidelines & Quality Cancer Care held in Hollywood, Florida
Language
English
Material Type
CD
Retention Policy
Expiration date: May 6, 2009
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ200 N277s 2008

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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Partnership + momentum = progress : progress report : Winter 2009

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18116
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C216p 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
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Alternate Title
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer : progress report : Winter 2009
Corporate Author
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
28 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Research
National Health Programs - organization & administration
Health Services Research
Health Policy
Health Planning
Cancer Care Facilities
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 C216p 2009
Read Online
http://www.partnershipagainstcancer.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2015/03/Progress-report_The-Partnerships-Progress-Report_Winter-2009_accessible.pdf

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Cross-cultural considerations in promoting advance care planning in Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16562
Con, Andrea, Friesen, Melissa, Lam, Shona, Nelson, Patricia. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency | CIHR (Canadian Institutes of Health Research) , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W85.5 C743 2007
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
This report was prepared for the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Unit, Chronic and Continuing Care Division, Secretatiat on Palliative and End-of-Life Care, Primary and Continuing Health Care Division of the Health Care Policy Directorate, Health Canada (Contract Reference Number 4500150490)
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Author
Con, Andrea
Friesen, Melissa
Lam, Shona
Nelson, Patricia
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
CIHR (Canadian Institutes of Health Research)
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
93 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Cross-Cultural Comparison
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Palliative Care
Family
First Nations
Hearing Impaired Persons
Social Support
Canada
Abstract
This report was prepared for the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Unit, Chronic and Continuing Care Division, Secretatiat on Palliative and End-of-Life Care, Primary and Continuing Health Care Division of the Health Care Policy Directorate, Health Canada (Contract Reference Number 4500150490)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
W85.5 C743 2007

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