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When blood breaks down : life lessons from leukemia

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Sekeres, Mikkael A. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH250 S459 2020
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Sekeres, Mikkael A.
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA
Publisher
MIT Press
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xvi, 307 p. : ill. ; 21 cm
Subjects
Leukemia - history
Leukemia - psychology
Leukemia - therapy
Physician-Patient Relations
Oncologists
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9780262542258
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH250 S459 2020

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Cancer experience : the doctor, the patient, the journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113855
Sessions, Roy B. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. , 2012.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Sessions, Roy B
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
2012
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Ebrary books
Subjects
Ethics, Medical
Neoplasms - psychology
Patient care - ethics
Medical Oncology - ethics
Physician-Patient Relations
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Suicide, Assisted
ISBN
9781442216235
9781626564275
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Physician's guide to coping with death and dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18099
Swanson, Jan, Cooper, Alan. Montreal: McGill-Queen’s University Press , 2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 S972p 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Swanson, Jan
Cooper, Alan
Place of Publication
Montreal
Publisher
McGill-Queen’s University Press
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xi, 286 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Terminal Care - psychology
Physicians - psychology
Physician-Patient Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
ISBN
9780773528321
0773528326
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB310 S972p 2005

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Seguin, Marilynne. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 1994.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W50 S456 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Seguin, Marilynne
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Key Porter Books
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Euthanasia
Death
Physician-Patient Relations
Terminal Care
Ethics, Medical
ISBN
1550135538
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W50 S456 1994

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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
Website Notes
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Love is the strongest medicine : notes from a cancer doctor on connection, creativity, and compassion

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123373
Eisenberg, Steven. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc. , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 E574 2021
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Eisenberg, Steven
Place of Publication
Carlsbad, CA
Publisher
Hay House, Inc.
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xx, 185 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Physician-Patient Relations
Empathy
Oncologists
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781401960896
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 E574 2021

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Wants, wishes, and wills : a medical and legal guide to protecting yourself and your family in sickness and in health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16235
Whitman, Wynne A, Glisson, Shawn D. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Financial Times Press , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 W579 2007
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Whitman, Wynne A
Glisson, Shawn D
Place of Publication
Upper Saddle River, NJ
Publisher
Financial Times Press
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xxviii, 302 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Patient Participation
Health Behavior
Advance Care Planning
Decision Making
Living Wills
Terminally Ill
Popular Work
ISBN
9780131568933
0131568981
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85.5 W579 2007

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Teamwork : the cancer patient's guide to talking with your doctor

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120080
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship. Silver Spring, MD: National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) , 2011. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T253 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Cancer patient's guide to talking with your doctor
Corporate Author
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Editor
Clark, Elizabeth J.
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Silver Spring, MD
Publisher
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
vi, 78 p. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - psychology
Physician-Patient Relations
Interpersonal Communication
Patient Navigation
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 T253 2011
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Palliative care and communication : experiences in the clinic

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15346
The, Anne-Mei. Philadelphia, PA: Open University Press , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WF658 T374 2002
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
The, Anne-Mei
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Open University Press
Publication Date
2002
Series
Facing death
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms - psychology
Carcinoma, Bronchogenic - psychology
Terminally Ill - psychology
Carcinoma, Small Cell - psychology
Physician-Patient Relations
Terminal Care - Netherlands
Truth Disclosure
Communication
Patient Care
Personal Narratives
ISBN
0335212050
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WF658 T374 2002

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Dialogue with cancer : communication between doctors and patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15132
Cancervive. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim-Keeney/Cancervive , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 D536 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Corporate Author
Cancervive
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Susan Nessim-Keeney/Cancervive
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
18 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Physician-Patient Relations
Interpersonal Relations
Patient Compliance
Communication
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Kelowna Library
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
W62 D536 2006

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Health literacy in Canada: a primer for students

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120948
Hoffman-Goetz, Laurie, Donelle, Lorie, Ahmed, Ruksana. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Scholars' Press Inc. , 2014.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA590 H699 2014
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Author
Hoffman-Goetz, Laurie
Donelle, Lorie
Ahmed, Ruksana
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Scholars' Press Inc.
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xv, 247 p. :ill. ; 25 cm
Subjects
Health Literacy
Patient Education as Topic
Professional-Patient Relations
Physician-Patient Relations
Leadership
Coaching
Canada
ISBN
9781551305592
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA590 H699 2014

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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
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In my hands : compelling stories from a surgeon and his patients fighting cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122334
Curley, Steven A. New York, NY: Center Street , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C975 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Curley, Steven A.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Center Street
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xiii, 283 p. : 24 cm.
Subjects
Surgical Oncology
Physician-Patient Relations
Neoplasms - surgery
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781546082705
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C975 2018

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Doctors' tale : professionalism and public trust

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16193
Irvine, Donald. Abingdon, UK: Radcliffe Medical Press , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W 84 I72d 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Irvine, Donald
Place of Publication
Abingdon, UK
Publisher
Radcliffe Medical Press
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
ix, 247 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Delivery of Health Care - organization & administration
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Physician-Patient Relations
Public Opinion
Clinical Competence - legislation & jurisprudence
Homicide
Malpractice - legislation & jurisprudence
Medical Staff, Hospital - legislation & jurisprudence
Organizational Culture
Great Britain
ISBN
9781857759778
185775977X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W 84 I72d 2003

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Managing prostate cancer : a guide for living better

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120417
Roth, Andrew J. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 R845 2015
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Author
Roth, Andrew J.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xi, 354 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis
Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology
Fear
Anxiety
Decision Making
Adaptation, Psychological
Physician-Patient Relations
Men's Health
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780199336920
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WJ752 R845 2015

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See me as a person : creating therapeutic relationships with patients and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122426
Koloroutis, Mary, Trout, Michael David. Minneapolis, MN: Creative Health Care Management , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; The nature of the therapeutic relationship -- Presence through attunement -- Wondering : cultivating curiosity for efficient and compassionate practice -- Following : the magic of palpation -- Holding : creating a safe haven for the patient and family -- Moving beyond obstacles with clar…
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Author
Koloroutis, Mary
Trout, Michael David
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN
Publisher
Creative Health Care Management
Publication Date
2012
Series
EBSCOhost eBook Nursing Collection
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Nurse-Patient Relations
Abstract
Contents:
The nature of the therapeutic relationship -- Presence through attunement -- Wondering : cultivating curiosity for efficient and compassionate practice -- Following : the magic of palpation -- Holding : creating a safe haven for the patient and family -- Moving beyond obstacles with clarity and purpose -- Reflective practice : the means by which learning becomes permanent.
ISBN
9781886624832
9781886624719
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Easy does it! : plain language and clear verbal communication : training manual

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4007
Canadian Public Health Association's (CPHA) National Literacy and Health Program. Ottawa, Ont.: Canadian Public Health Association , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 E13 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Canadian Public Health Association's (CPHA) National Literacy and Health Program
Place of Publication
Ottawa, Ont.
Publisher
Canadian Public Health Association
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Patient Education
Physician-Patient Relations
Communication
ISBN
1894324005
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
W62 E13 1998

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Hospitality to strangers : empathy in the physician-patient relationship

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1196
Owens, Dorothy M. Atlanta, Ga.: Scholars Press , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 O97 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Owens, Dorothy M
Place of Publication
Atlanta, Ga.
Publisher
Scholars Press
Publication Date
1999
Series
American Academy of Religion academy series 100
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Empathy
ISBN
078850603X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W62 O97 1999

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Field guide to the difficult patient interview

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2225
Platt, Frederic W, Gordon, Geoffrey H. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 P719 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Platt, Frederic W
Gordon, Geoffrey H
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Communication
ISBN
0781720443
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W62 P719 1999

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Talking with patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7653
Cassell, Eric J. Cambridge, Ma.: MIT Press , 1985.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
HV47 C165 1985
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Cassell, Eric J
Place of Publication
Cambridge, Ma.
Publisher
MIT Press
Publication Date
1985
Subjects
Communication
Physician-Patient Relations
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
HV47 C165 1985

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