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Creative destruction of medicine : how the digital revolution will create better health care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21174
Topol, Eric J. New York, NY: Basic Books , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY26.5 T675 2012
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Topol, Eric J
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Basic Books
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xi, 303 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Medical Informatics Applications
Biomedical Technology
Delivery of Health Care - trends
Diffusion of Innovation
Health Communication
Internet
ISBN
9780465025503
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WY26.5 T675 2012

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Taking charge of cancer : what you need to know to get the best treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120125
Palma, David. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 P171 2017
Availability
12 copies, 12 available
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Author
Palma, David
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
x, 255 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms--therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Patient Navigation
Patient Participation - methods
Health Services Accessibility
Decision Making
Quality of Health Care
Physician-Patient Relations
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002328)
ISBN
9781626258624
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 P171 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
Access to color figures and links relevant to each chapter.
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Multiple primary cancers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6208
Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 M961n 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Neugut, Alfred I
Meadows, Anna T.
Eliezer Robinson
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Neoplasms, Multiple Primary
ISBN
0683301241
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 M961n 1999

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Prevention of second primary cancers : a resource for clinicians and health managers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16545
Krueger, Hans, McLean, David, Williams, Dan. New York, NY: Karger , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 K93p 2008
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Overview of the topic; Meaning of SPC; Importance of SPC; Framework and methodology; Lymphomas; Leukemias; Breast cancer (female); Lung cancer; Cancers of the head and neck; Gastrointestinal cancers; Genitourinary cancers; Gynecologic cancers; Skin cancers; Pediatric cancers; Summary of significant…
Author
Krueger, Hans
McLean, David
Williams, Dan
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Karger
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
147 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Series
Progress in experimental tumor research 40
Subjects
Neoplasms, Second Primary - prevention & control
Abstract
Overview of the topic
Meaning of SPC
Importance of SPC
Framework and methodology
Lymphomas
Leukemias
Breast cancer (female)
Lung cancer
Cancers of the head and neck
Gastrointestinal cancers
Genitourinary cancers
Gynecologic cancers
Skin cancers
Pediatric cancers
Summary of significant SPC associations
Population health priorities
ISBN
9783805584975
ISSN
0079-6263
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 K93p 2008

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Art and science of patient education for health literacy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123611
Stewart, Mellisa N. St Louis, MO: Elsevier , 2020.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA590 S849 2020
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Stewart, Mellisa N.
Place of Publication
St Louis, MO
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xiii, 241 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Health Literacy
Patient Education as Topic
Professional-Patient Relations
Physician-Patient Relations
ISBN
9780323609081
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WA590 S849 2020

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What every gay man needs to know about prostate cancer : the essential guide to diagnosis, treatment, and recovery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20762
New York, NY: Magnus Books , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 W555 2013
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
Editor
Perlman, Gerald
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Magnus Books
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
335 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms
Men's Health
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological
Physician-Patient Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection
ISBN
9781936833054
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WJ752 W555 2013

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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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Primary prevention and cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9340
New York, NY: Springer-Verlag , 1991.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 RE34 1991 v.122
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Eylenbosch, W.J.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Publication Date
1991
Series
Recent results in cancer research 122
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Primary Prevention
Mass Screening
ISBN
354053704X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ206 RE34 1991 v.122

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Chemobrain : how cancer therapies can affect your mind : what patients, families, and doctors need to know

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18348
Clegg, Ellen. Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ267 C624 2009
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Alternate Title
Chemo brain
Author
Clegg, Ellen
Place of Publication
Amherst, NY
Publisher
Prometheus Books
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
243 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Cognition Disorders
Mental Health
Memory Disorders
Survivors
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0000129)
ISBN
9781591026693
1591026695
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ267 C624 2009

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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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Health literacy from A to Z : practical ways to communicate your health message

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20150
Osborne, Helen. Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA590 O81 2011
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Osborne, Helen
Place of Publication
Burlington, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Learning
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xxiv, 256 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Health Literacy
Communication
Patient Education as Topic
ISBN
9781449600532 (pbk.)
1449600530
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WA590 O81 2011

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Navigating Canada's health care : a user guide to getting the care you need

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15518
Decter, Michael, Grosso, Francesca. [Toronto, ON]: Penguin Canada , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA540 DC2 D295 2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Decter, Michael
Grosso, Francesca
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Penguin Canada
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xviii, 358 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Medical Care
Patient Education
Consumer Advocacy
Delivery of Health Care
Health Services Accessibility
Canada
ISBN
9780143050452
0143050451
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA540 DC2 D295 2006

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Delivering high-quality cancer care : charting a new course for a system in crisis

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121259
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Improving the Quality of Cancer Care: Addressing the Challenges of an Aging Population, Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 D355 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Contents:; The Current Cancer Care Landscape: An Imperative for Change -- Patient-Centered Communication and Shared Decision Making -- The Workforce Caring for Patients with Cancer -- The Evidence Base for High-Quality Cancer Care -- A Learning Health Care Information Technology System for Cancer -…
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Corporate Author
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Improving the Quality of Cancer Care: Addressing the Challenges of an Aging Population
Institute of Medicine of the National Academies
Editor
Levit, Laura A.
Balogh, Erin P.
Nass, Sharyl J.
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xxviii, 384 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Quality of Health Care
Patient-Centered Care
Evidence-Based Practice
Medical Informatics
Abstract
Contents:
The Current Cancer Care Landscape: An Imperative for Change -- Patient-Centered Communication and Shared Decision Making -- The Workforce Caring for Patients with Cancer -- The Evidence Base for High-Quality Cancer Care -- A Learning Health Care Information Technology System for Cancer -- Translating Evidence into Practice, Measuring Quality, and Improving Performance -- Accessible and Affordable Cancer Care -- Appendix A: Glossary -- Appendix B: Committee Member and Staff Biographies
ISBN
9780309286602
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 D355 2013
Website Notes
Available in HTML and PDF formats at link
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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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Making informed medical decisions : where to look and how to use what you find

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9457
Oster, Nancy, Thomas, Lucy, Joseff, Darol. Sebastopol, Ca.: O'Reilly & Associates, Inc. , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W50 O85 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Oster, Nancy
Thomas, Lucy
Joseff, Darol
Place of Publication
Sebastopol, Ca.
Publisher
O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Internet
Decision Making
Evidence-Based Medicine
Clinical Trials
ISBN
1565924592
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W50 O85 2000

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Facilitating state health exchange communication through the use of health literate practices : workshop summary

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121258
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Roundtable on Health Literacy., Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice., Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA590 F141 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Contents:; Introduction -- State health insurance exchanges: overview -- State insurance exchanges' impact on consumers -- Health literacy relevance to health insurance exchanges -- Current best practices in developing materials and communicating with consumers -- Reflections on lessons learned.
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Alternate Title
Health literate practices
Corporate Author
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Roundtable on Health Literacy.
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice.
Institute of Medicine of the National Academies
Editor
Hewitt, Maria
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xiv, 101 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Health Care Reform
Community Participation
Health Literacy
Insurance, Health
State Government
United States
Congress
Abstract
Contents:
Introduction -- State health insurance exchanges: overview -- State insurance exchanges' impact on consumers -- Health literacy relevance to health insurance exchanges -- Current best practices in developing materials and communicating with consumers -- Reflections on lessons learned.
ISBN
9780309220293
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
WA590 F141 2012
Website Notes
Available in PDF format at link
Read Online

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Participatory healthcare : a person-centered approach to healthcare transformation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121671
Boca Raton, Fla.: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W 84.7 P273 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Contents:; The new DIY healthcare consumer / Jane Sarasohn-Kahn -- The science and practice of health behavior change / Catherine Serio, and Susan Butterworth -- High tech and high touch primary and chronic care / Jan Oldenburg -- Acute care and hospitalizations / Jan Oldenburg -- Whole health / Ma…
Editor
Oldenburg, Jan
Griskewicz, Mary P.
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, Fla.
Publisher
CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xxvii, 309 p. :ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Patient Participation
Professional - Patient Relations
Delivery of Health Care - methods
Medical Informatics
Anecdotes
Abstract
Contents:
The new DIY healthcare consumer / Jane Sarasohn-Kahn -- The science and practice of health behavior change / Catherine Serio, and Susan Butterworth -- High tech and high touch primary and chronic care / Jan Oldenburg -- Acute care and hospitalizations / Jan Oldenburg -- Whole health / Mary Griskewicz -- Family caregivers, health information technology, and culture change / MaryAnne Sterling -- Programs that work to promote partnership and engagement / John Sharp.
ISBN
9781498769624
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W 84.7 P273 2017

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Cure for everything : untangling the twisted messages about health, fitness and happiness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120404
Caulfield, Timothy. [Toronto, ON]: Penguin Group , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 C372 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Caulfield, Timothy
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Penguin Group
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
280 p. 21 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies - psychology
Healthy Diet - trends
Healthy Lifestyle
Attitude to Health
Exercise
Happiness
Popular Culture
Information Literacy
Popular Work
ISBN
9780143177852
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB890 C372 2013

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What you need to know about breast cancer : diagnosis, treatment and beyond

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16101
Kelly, Pat, Levine, Mark. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 2006. 6th ed., fully rev. and updated.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 K29wh 2006
Availability
10 copies, 10 available
Author
Kelly, Pat
Levine, Mark
Edition
6th ed., fully rev. and updated.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Key Porter Books
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
247 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
9781552638460
1552638464
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 K29wh 2006

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Doctor's PDA and smartphone handbook : a guide to handheld healthcare

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15100
Al-Ubaydli, Mohammad. London, UK: Royal Society of Medicine Press Ltd. , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W26.5 A471 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Personal digital assistant
Author
Al-Ubaydli, Mohammad
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Royal Society of Medicine Press Ltd.
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Computers, Handheld
Software
Medical Informatics
ISBN
1853156868
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W26.5 A471 2006

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