Delivering timely service and evidence-informed resources to people in BC and the Yukon facing cancer and those involved in oncology care or research.
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Turning points at life's end; Rights of the dying patient; The first turning point : from active treatment to comfort care; Pain control; What you should expect from your doctors and nurses; Family and friends; The second turning point : making the decision to hasten death; What options have been u…
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"This nonfiction book for teens examines the complex issue of medical assistance in dying from multiple perspectives."-- Provided by publisher
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...offers practical tools and guidance for caregivers, from health care professionals to family members. Drawing on inspiring true stories and their own professional expertise, the authors explore key issues including loss, suffering, spiritual care, dying well, caring well, and grieving. Reflectio…
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Includes effects of culture in end-of-life situations, ethical considerations, mental health issues, depression, the needs of caregivers, recommendations to improve psychosocial care.
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"The doula approach to death offers opportunities to explore the meaning of a life and to convey that meaning through legacy work. Based on the model of care provided by birth doulas, it emphasized thoughtful planning for how the last days should look, sound, and feel ... and provides emotional and…
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"Dr. Kathryn Mannix has studied and practiced palliative care for thirty years. In With the End in Mind, she shares beautifully crafted stories from a lifetime of caring for the dying, and makes a compelling case for the therapeutic power of approaching death not with trepidation, but with openness…
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Where to begin; Advance care planning; Pain management : it’s more than knowing the meds; Physical symptom management; Suffering : it’s not just the pain; Active dying : the final days and hours; After the death ; the long journey to the car; When a child is dying : pediatric end of life; Cultural …
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"This is a guide to end of life in the Canadian context. Chapters deal with issues such as palliative care, hospice, advanced care plans, how to recognize and respond to the stages of dying during the last 21 days, conversations to have, disposal of the body, and grief. Also included are many usefu…
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"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, includ…
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Background paper for the International Research and Policy Symposium, Toronto, April 28-30, 1995
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The first book to explore the meaningful dreams and visions that bring comfort as death nears. -- Provided by publisher.
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This book reveals the numerous ways in which moral, ethical and legal principles are being violated by those who provide, recommend or sell ?complementary and alternative medicine? (CAM). The book analyses both academic literature and internet sources that promote CAM. Additionally the book present…
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Table of contents:; Understanding intellectual property; Copyright law in Canada; Is your creation eligible for copyright protection?; Are formalities required to obtain copyright protection?; Canada and international copyright law; What is protected by copyright?; Who owns copyright?; The duration…
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The author shares her tools for understanding how the dying convey their innermost knowledge and needs. Expanding on her workshops, she shows the importance of meaningful dialogue in helping patients to die with peace and dignity.
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