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Dying in America : improving and honoring individual preferences near the end of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21696
Committee on Approaching Death: Addressing Key End of Life Issues, Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2014.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Committee on Approaching Death: Addressing Key End of Life Issues
Institute of Medicine (U.S.)
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2014
Subjects
Terminal Care
Advance Care Planning
Attitude to Death
Quality of Life
Quality of Health Care
Patient-Centered Care
Professional-Patient Relations
ISBN
9780309311748
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=18748
http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2014/Dying-In-America-Improving-Quality-and-Honoring-Individual-Preferences-Near-the-End-of-Life.aspx
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Quality of death : ranking end-of-life care across the world : a report from the Economist Intelligence Unit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19228
Economist Intelligence Unit, LIEN Foundation. London, UK: Economist Intelligence Unit , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 Q1 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  3 read online  
Corporate Author
Economist Intelligence Unit
LIEN Foundation
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Economist Intelligence Unit
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Terminal Care - statistics & numerical data
Terminal Care - economics
Attitude to Death
Advance Care Planning
Quality indicators, Health care
Terminal Care - standards
Evaluation Studies
Health Status Indicators
World Health
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WB310 Q1 2010
Website Notes
2nd URL leads to this report and more information on the Quality of Death Index.
Read Online
http://graphics.eiu.com/upload/QOD_main_final_edition_Jul12_toprint.pdf
http://www.eiu.com/sponsor/lienfoundation/qualityofdeath
http://www.lifebeforedeath.com/qualityofdeath/highlights.shtml

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Death with dignity

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20629
Central Okanagan Hospice House, Central Okanagan Hospice Association, Interior Health. Kelowna, BC: Central Okanagan Hospice Association , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 C397 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Central Okanagan Hospice House
Central Okanagan Hospice Association
Interior Health
Place of Publication
Kelowna, BC
Publisher
Central Okanagan Hospice Association
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
18 minutes
Subjects
Hospice Care
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Attitude to Death
Family
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 C397 2012
Read Online
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqhe29hqdIc

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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
More Information
  2 read online  
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
Read Online
http://outcomes.cancer.gov/areas/pcc/communication/monograph.html
http://outcomes.cancer.gov/areas/pcc/communication/pcc_monograph.pdf

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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Talking tools II : putting communication skills to work : resource booklet

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9692
Canada. Health Canada. Ottawa, Ont.: Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada , 2001.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 T146 2001 v.2
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canada. Health Canada
Place of Publication
Ottawa, Ont.
Publisher
Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Patient Compliance
ISBN
066231171X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
W62 T146 2001 v.2
Website Notes
Available in PDF format.
Read Online
https://publications.gc.ca/collections/Collection/H39-509-2001-2E.pdf

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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Talking tools II : putting communication skills to work : course book

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9693
Canada. Health Canada. Ottawa, Ont.: Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada , 2001.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 T146 2001 v.3
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canada. Health Canada
Place of Publication
Ottawa, Ont.
Publisher
Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Patient Compliance
ISBN
0662311701
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
W62 T146 2001 v.3
Website Notes
Available in PDF format
Read Online
https://publications.gc.ca/collections/Collection/H39-509-2001-1E.pdf

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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Talking tools I : better physician-patient communication for better patient outcomes

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9691
Canada. Health Canada. Ottawa, Ont.: Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada , 2001.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 T146 2001 v.1
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canada. Health Canada
Place of Publication
Ottawa, Ont.
Publisher
Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Patient Compliance
ISBN
0662299620
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
W62 T146 2001 v.1
Website Notes
Available in PDF format
Read Online
https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2012/sc-hc/H39-509-1999-eng.pdf

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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Living and dying with peace

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122194
Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care. Hong Kong: Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care , [2017]. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 L786 2017
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
At ease with life and death
Corporate Author
Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Hong Kong
Publisher
Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care
Publication Date
[2017]
Physical Description
109 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Adaptation, Psychological
Hospice Care
Terminally Ill
Autobiography
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 L786 2017
Read Online
https://www.hospicecare.org.hk/uploadedFile/At%20Ease%20with%20Life%20and%20Death%203.pdf

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Completing the circle : healing words about end of life spoken to Aboriginal families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16296
Hampton, Mary. Regina, SK: Luther College, University of Regina , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 C737 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Author
Hampton, Mary
Place of Publication
Regina, SK
Publisher
Luther College, University of Regina
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
53 minutes
Subjects
First Nations
Death - psychology
Attitude to Death
Social Support
Terminal Care
Cultural Diversity
Cross Cultural Comparison
Family
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 C737 2006
Read Online
http://uregina.ca/hamptoma/eol/index.html
http://uregina.ca/hamptoma/eol/healthcare.html

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Communications handbook for clinical trials : strategies, tips, and tools to manage controversy, convey your message, and disseminate results

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19765
Robinson, Elizabeth T. Washington, DC: Family Health International , 2010.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  2 read online  
Author
Robinson, Elizabeth T
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Family Health International
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Communication
Clinical Trials as Topic
Public Relations
Handbooks
ISBN
1933702575
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.fhi360.org/resource/communications-handbook-clinical-trials-strategies-tips-and-tools-manage-controversy-convey
http://www.fhi360.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/Communications%20Handbook%20for%20Clinical%20Trials.pdf
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Langley Hospice Society : a practical guide for families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20471
Langley Hospice Society. Langley, BC: Langley Hospice Society , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 L283 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Includes 5 pamphlets with these titles:; Who we are...what we do; Bereavement support programs; Supporting grieving children and teens; Palliative support programs; Hospice vigil program
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Practical guide for families
Death, dying and bereavement : a practical guide
Corporate Author
Langley Hospice Society
Place of Publication
Langley, BC
Publisher
Langley Hospice Society
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
32 p. ; 22 cm. + pamphlets
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Hospices
Handbooks
Abstract
Includes 5 pamphlets with these titles:
Who we are...what we do
Bereavement support programs
Supporting grieving children and teens
Palliative support programs
Hospice vigil program
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
BF789 L283 2012
Read Online
http://langleyhospice.com/hospice/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/A-Practical-Guide-for-Families.pdf

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Health communicator's social media toolkit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19564
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , 2010.
Audience
Professional
This toolkit provides an overview of CDC's experience with more than a dozen types of social media tools, including blogs, Really Simple Syndication feeds, Facebook and Twitter, and with less well-known applications such as virtual worlds and e-cards
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Health Communication
Communications Media
Computer Communication Networks
Webcasts
Blogging
Internet
Information Dissemination - methods
Communication
United States
Abstract
This toolkit provides an overview of CDC's experience with more than a dozen types of social media tools, including blogs, Really Simple Syndication feeds, Facebook and Twitter, and with less well-known applications such as virtual worlds and e-cards
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.cdc.gov/healthcommunication/ToolsTemplates/SocialMediaToolkit_BM.pdf
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Promoting seniors mental health in cancer care : a guide for front-line care providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16543
[Vancouver, BC?]: British Columbia Psychogeriatric Association , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 P95m 2008
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Editor
MacCourt, Penny
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
British Columbia Psychogeriatric Association
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
125 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Mental Health
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers
Mental Disorders
Oncology Nursing
Social Support
Behavioral Symptoms
Communication
Geriatrics
Emotions
Aged
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 P95m 2008
Read Online
http://ccsmh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/CancerManual.pdf

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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Indigenous voices : stories of serious illness and grief

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120285
Canadian Virtual Hospice, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. Winnipeg, MB: Canadian Virtual Hospice , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C212 2016
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
First Nations, Inuit, and Metis share stories about living with serious illness and grief. The video series consists of 170 short video clips organized by theme. Highlights are captured in four longer videos.; 1. Ceremony, tradition and spirituality (21:41); 2. Caring for the patient and family (16…
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Virtual Hospice
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, MB
Publisher
Canadian Virtual Hospice
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
1 videodisc (83 min.) + 1 USB flash drive (83 min.)
Series
LivingMyCulture.ca
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Terminally Ill
Palliative Care
Bereavement
Grief
Loss
Spirituality
Medicine, Traditional
Ceremonial Behavior
First Nations
Inuits
Metis
Personal Narratives
Abstract
First Nations, Inuit, and Metis share stories about living with serious illness and grief. The video series consists of 170 short video clips organized by theme. Highlights are captured in four longer videos.
1. Ceremony, tradition and spirituality (21:41)
2. Caring for the patient and family (16:50)
3. Walking along side for a good death (21:21)
4. Honouring our loss and grief (23:11)
Notes
Contents available in DVD format or USB flash drive.
Language
English
Material Type
DVD
Video
Pre-loaded Media
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
BF575 C212 2016
Read Online
https://livingmyculture.ca/culture/first-nations/

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Knowledge translation : introduction to models, strategies, and measures

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21407
Sudsawad, Pimjai. Austin, TX: Southwest Educational Development Laboratory, National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research , 2007.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  2 read online  
Author
Sudsawad, Pimjai
Place of Publication
Austin, TX
Publisher
Southwest Educational Development Laboratory, National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Knowledge Management
Health Services Research
Delivery of Health Care
Public Health
Communication
Research
Organizational Case Studies
Translational Research - methods
Diffusion of Innovation
Social Marketing
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.ncddr.org/kt/products/ktintro/
http://www.ktdrr.org/ktlibrary/articles_pubs/ktmodels/ktintro.pdf
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Knowledge to action : a knowledge translation casebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20030
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Institutes of Health Research , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W84 C212k 2008
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
iv, 42, 42, iv p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Knowledge Management
Health Services Research
Delivery of Health Care
Public Health
Communication
Research
Organizational Case Studies
Translational Research - methods
Diffusion of Innovation
Social Marketing
Canada
ISBN
9780662064282
Language
English
French
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Call Number
W84 C212k 2008
Read Online
http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/38764.html
http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/documents/kt_casebook_e.pdf
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