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Care of the imminently dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122761
Oxford: Oxford University Press , 2016.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; Delirium / Debra E. Heidrich and Nancy K. English -- Dyspnea, death rattle, and cough / Deborah Dudgeon -- Urgent syndromes at the end of life / Barton T. Bobb -- Sedation for refractory symptoms / Patti Knight, Laura A. Espinosa, and Bonnie Freeman -- Withdrawal of life-sustaining thera…
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Editor
Paice, Judith A.
Place of Publication
Oxford
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2016
Series
HPNA Palliative nursing manuals; v. 7
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing
Terminal Care - methods
Palliative Care - methods
Abstract
Contents:
Delirium / Debra E. Heidrich and Nancy K. English -- Dyspnea, death rattle, and cough / Deborah Dudgeon -- Urgent syndromes at the end of life / Barton T. Bobb -- Sedation for refractory symptoms / Patti Knight, Laura A. Espinosa, and Bonnie Freeman -- Withdrawal of life-sustaining therapies : mechanical ventilation, dialysis, and cardiac devices / Margaret L. Campbell and Linda M. Gorman.
ISBN
9780190244286
9780190244293
9780190244309
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Patient-centered communication in cancer care : promoting healing and reducing suffering

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16503
Epstein, Ronald M, Street, Richard L. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 E64 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Epstein, Ronald M
Street, Richard L
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xiii, 203 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
NIH publication # 07-6225
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Medical Oncology
Patient-Centered Care
Oncology Nursing
Neoplasms - therapy
Counseling - methods
Professional-Patient Relations
Communication
Patient Education as Topic
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 E64 2007
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Dx/Rx : palliative cancer care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14632
Malhotra, V. Tim, Moryl, Natalie. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 M249d 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Palliative cancer care
Author
Malhotra, V. Tim
Moryl, Natalie
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Palliative Care - methods
Terminal Care - methods
Pain - drug therapy
Physician-Patient Relations
ISBN
0763726397
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 M249d 2006

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Supportive care framework : a foundation for person-centred care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16630
[Toronto, ON]: , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY161 S959 2008
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Editor
Fitch, Margaret I
Porter, Heather B
Page, Beverley D
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
143 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - nursing
Adaptation, Psychological
Models, Organizational
Needs Assessment
Oncology Nursing
Patient Care Team
Social Support
Models, Nursing
Patient-Centered Care
ISBN
9780973807325
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WY161 S959 2008

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Surgical palliative care : a resident's guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21113
Chicago, IL: American College of Surgeons , 2009.
Audience
Professional
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Editor
Dunn, Geoffrey P
Martensen, Robert
Weissman, David
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL
Publisher
American College of Surgeons
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Palliative Care - methods
Surgical Procedures, Operative - methods
Pain
Education, Medical, Graduate
Physician-Patient Relations
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Handbook of supportive oncology and palliative care : whole-person adult and pediatric care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122307
New York, NY: Demos Medical Publishing , 2019.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 H236 2019
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Berger, Ann M.
Hinds, Pamela S.
Puchalski, Christina M.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Medical Publishing
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xvi, 326 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Pain management
Palliative Care - methods
Evidence-Based Medicine
Adult
Child
ISBN
9780826128249
9780826128287
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ266 H236 2019
Website Notes
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Palliative practices from A-Z for the bedside clinician

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17629
Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2008. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 P167k 2008
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Editor
Esper, Peg
Kuebler, Kim K
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xxiii, 300 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Palliative Care - methods
Terminal Care
Evidence-Based Practice
Nursing Care
ISBN
9781890504700
189050470X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WB310 P167k 2008

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Issues of cancer survivorship : an interdisciplinary team approach to care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122986
Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer , 2016.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY156 I86 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Contents:; Survivorship / Symptom management / Psychological distress / Family relationships, social support, fear of recurrence, and finances / Spirituality / Pediatric/family concerns posttreatment / Theory of uncertainty / Theory of unpleasant symptoms / Transitions / Adaptation / Resilience / O…
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Editor
Kantor, Debra
Suzan, Zelda
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xv, 255 p.: ill. ; 23 cm
Series
EBSCOhost eBook Nursing Collection
Subjects
Oncology Nursing - methods
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Patient Care Team
Patient-Centered Care
Abstract
Contents:
Survivorship / Symptom management / Psychological distress / Family relationships, social support, fear of recurrence, and finances / Spirituality / Pediatric/family concerns posttreatment / Theory of uncertainty / Theory of unpleasant symptoms / Transitions / Adaptation / Resilience / Oncology clinical nurse specialists / Oncology nurse navigators / Oncology case managers / Mental health nurses / Role of the social worker / Role of the clergy / Rabbi Stephanie Dickstein, LMSW and Rabbi/Chaplain Abraham Rabinowich, MA, CPE -- Pain and palliative care team / When the cloud returns / Maureen Cardoza, PhD, RN, CDP.
ISBN
9781451194388
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WY156 I86 2016
Website Notes
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Radiation oncology in palliative cancer care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21650
Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley-Blackwell , 2013.
Audience
Professional
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Editor
Lutz, Stephen
Chow, Edward
Hoskin, Peter J
Place of Publication
Chichester, West Sussex
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Publication Date
2013
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Palliative Care - methods
Radiation Oncology - methods
Radiotherapy - methods
ISBN
9781118484159
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Symptom relief in palliative care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19886
Dean, Mervyn, Harris, Juan-Diego, Regnard, Claud. New York, NY: Radcliffe Publishing , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 D281 2011
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Dean, Mervyn
Harris, Juan-Diego
Regnard, Claud
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Radcliffe Publishing
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
vii, 362 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Palliative Care - methods
Terminal Care
Pain - drug therapy
ISBN
9781846193552
1846193559
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WB310 D281 2011

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Care at the close of life : evidence and experience

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20557
New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Medical , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 C271m 2011
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
This book updated the 42 journal articles originally published as JAMA's "Perspectives on care at the close of life" series.
Editor
McPhee, Stephen J
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Medical
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xxii, 598 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
JAMAevidence
Subjects
Terminal Care - methods
Palliative Care - methods
Neoplasms - complications
Terminally Ill
Evidence-Based Practice
Abstract
This book updated the 42 journal articles originally published as JAMA's "Perspectives on care at the close of life" series.
ISBN
9780071637954
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WB310 C271m 2011

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Principles and practice of palliative care and supportive oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21228
Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2013. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 P957b 2013
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Editor
Berger, Ann M
Shuster, John L
Von Roenn, Jamie H
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xvii, 923 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Pain Management - methods
Palliative Care - methods
Quality of Life
Notes
CN Library copy is housed in the UHNBC Library.
ISBN
9781451121278
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
CN Library
Call Number
WB310 P957b 2013

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Principles and practice of palliative care and supportive oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123636
Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2022. 5th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 P957b 2022
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Editor
Berger, Ann M
O'Neill, Joseph F.
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
xix, 1022 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Pain Management - methods
Palliative Care - methods
Quality of Life
ISBN
9781975143688
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WB310 P957b 2022

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PCF : palliative care formulary

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19693
Twycross, Robert. Nottingham, UK: Palliativedrugs.com Ltd. , 2010. Canadian ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 P162 2010
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Alternate Title
CPCF
Author
Twycross, Robert
Edition
Canadian ed.
Place of Publication
Nottingham, UK
Publisher
Palliativedrugs.com Ltd.
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xxvii, 617 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Palliative Care - methods
Analgesics - therapeutic use
Pain - drug therapy
Drug Therapy
Therapeutics
Formularies
ISBN
9780955254741
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WB310 P162 2010

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Palliative radiation oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125316
Vapiwala, Neha, Jones, Joshua A., Dharmarajan, Kavita V. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier , 2024. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ269 V286 2024
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Vapiwala, Neha
Jones, Joshua A.
Dharmarajan, Kavita V.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2024
Physical Description
xx, 417 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Radiotherapy - methods
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Palliative Care - methods
Radiation Oncology - methods
ISBN
9780323876889
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Status
Processing
Audience
Professional
Location
Abbotsford Library
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ269 V286 2024

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Oxford textbook of communication in oncology and palliative care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120464
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2017. 2nd rev. ed.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents:; Section A -- Introduction to communication studies in cancer and palliative medicine; Section B -- A core curriculum for communication skills training for oncology and palliative care; Section C -- Nursing; Section D -- A specialty curriculum for oncology; Section E -- Communica…
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Alternate Title
Textbook of communication in oncology and palliative care
Editor
Kissane, David W.
Bultz, Barry D.
Butow, Phyllis N.
Edition
2nd rev. ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2017
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Oxford textbooks in palliative medicine
Subjects
Communication
Neoplasms - psychology
Clinical Competence
Professional - Family Relations
Professional - Patient Relations
Palliative Care - psychology
Patient Education as Topic
Abstract
Table of Contents:
Section A -- Introduction to communication studies in cancer and palliative medicine
Section B -- A core curriculum for communication skills training for oncology and palliative care
Section C -- Nursing
Section D -- A specialty curriculum for oncology
Section E -- Communication issues across the disciplines
Section F -- Education and international initiatives in communication training
Section F -- Research in cancer communication
ISBN
9780198736134
9780191054815
9780191054822
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Individual meaning-centered psychotherapy for patients with advanced cancer : a treatment manual

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113850
Breitbart, William S., Poppito, Shannon R. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2014.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 B835i 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Breitbart, William S.
Poppito, Shannon R.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xxxi, 80 p. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Hope
Neoplasms - psychology
Palliative Care - psychology
Psychotherapy - methods
Terminal Care - psychology
ISBN
9780199837243
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ266 B835i 2014

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Everyone's guide to cancer supportive care : a comprehensive handbook for patients and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14692
Rosenbaum, Ernest H, Rosenbaum, Isadora. Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel Publishing , 2005. rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 R813 2005
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Cancer care specialists answer questions concerning a cancer patient's physical, psychological, and spiritual needs. Includes understanding cancer and its treatments; chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant side effects; stress and cancer; the will to live; spirituality; sexuality; nutrition; and r…
Author
Rosenbaum, Ernest H
Rosenbaum, Isadora
Edition
rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
Kansas City, MO
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xix, 579 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Patient-Centered Care
Social Support
Quality of Life
Palliative Care
Caregivers
Popular Work
Handbooks
Abstract
Cancer care specialists answer questions concerning a cancer patient's physical, psychological, and spiritual needs. Includes understanding cancer and its treatments; chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant side effects; stress and cancer; the will to live; spirituality; sexuality; nutrition; and rehabilitation and fitness.
ISBN
9780740750410
0740750410
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 R813 2005

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Handbook of psychiatry in palliative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18876
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2009. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 H235 2009
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Editor
Chochinov, Harvey Max
Breitbart, William
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xxiv, 565 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminally Ill - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Psychotherapy - methods
Family - psychology
Bioethical Issues
ISBN
9780195301076
0195301072
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WB310 H235 2009

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Assessing patient symptoms using "N to V"

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20053
Levy, Karen, Oliver, Judy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY161 B365 2010 v.19
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Video shows an RN assessing a patient wo has dyspnea and pain. She will use the symtom assessment acronym "NOPQRSTUV" to guide her assessment.
Alternate Title
Using the symptom assessment acronym : NOPQRSTUV
Author
Levy, Karen
Oliver, Judy
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Professional Practice Nursing
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2010
Series
Nursing education 19
Subjects
Nursing Assessment - methods
Pain Measurement
Palliative Care - methods
Abstract
Video shows an RN assessing a patient wo has dyspnea and pain. She will use the symtom assessment acronym "NOPQRSTUV" to guide her assessment.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
WY161 B365 2010 v.19

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