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Improving health literacy within a state : workshop summary

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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 , 2011.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WA590 I34 2011

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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: 2011

Physical Description: xvi, 98 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Consumer Health Information; Communication barriers; Educational Status; Health Education - methods; Health Education - standards; Telemedicine; United States; Congress

Notes: Conference workshop summary proceedings : Understanding What Works in Health Literacy Across a State: A Workshop (2010 : Los Angeles, Calif.).

ISBN: 9780309215725

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Victoria Library; Internet

Call Number: WA590 I34 2011

Website Notes: Available in PDF format at link

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Implementing cancer survivorship care planning : workshop summary

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Hewitt, Maria, Ganz, Patricia A. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2007.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ266 I355 2007

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

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Alternate Title: National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship and Institute of Medicine National Cancer Policy Forum workshop in partnership with the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the National Cancer Institute

Author: Hewitt, Maria; Ganz, Patricia A

Corporate Author: National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: National Academies Press

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: x, 309 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - psychology; Survivors; Patient Care Planning; Continuity of Patient Care; United States

ISBN: 9780309103183; 0309103185

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Surrey Library; Victoria Library; Internet

Call Number: QZ266 I355 2007

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Cancer care in low-resource areas : cancer prevention and early detection : workshop summary

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National Cancer Policy Forum (U.S.), National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Institute of Medicine. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2016.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ266 C215 2016

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Corporate Author: National Cancer Policy Forum (U.S.); National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Institute of Medicine

Editor: Levit, Laura A.; Patlak, Margie; Nass, Sharyl J.

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: National Academies Press

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: xx, 106 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - prevention & control; Developing Countries; Health Services Accessibility - economics; Medically Underserved Area; Neoplasms - diagnosis; Neoplasms - economics; Socioeconomic Factors; Congress

Abstract: Contents:

Notes: Conference workshop summary : Cancer Care in Low-Resource Areas: Cancer Prevention and Early Detection (Workshop) (2015 : Washington, D.C.)

ISBN: 9780309391016

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Victoria Library; Internet

Call Number: QZ266 C215 2016

Website Notes: Available in HTML and PDF formats at link

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BC palliative care benefits program : physician guide

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British Columbia. Ministry of Health Services. [Victoria, BC?]: British Columbia. Ministry of Health Services , 2005.

Audience: Professional

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Corporate Author: British Columbia. Ministry of Health Services

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: British Columbia. Ministry of Health Services

Publication Date: 2005

Subjects: Palliative Care; Insurance, Health, Reimbursement; British Columbia

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/pharmacare/outgoing/palliative.html

http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/pharmacare/outgoing/palliative-physguide.pdf

Review of the Australian Government rebate on natural therapies for private health insurance

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Australia. Department of Health. Canberra, A.C.T.: Australia. Department of Health. , 2015.

Audience: Professional

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Corporate Author: Australia. Department of Health

Place of Publication: Canberra, A.C.T.

Publisher: Australia. Department of Health.

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: 157 p.

Subjects: Complementary Therapies; Mind-Body Therapies; Treatment Outcome; Evidence-Based Practice; Evaluation Studies; Health Insurance - utilization; Review; Insurance Claim Review; Australia

ISBN: 978176007114

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/content/0E9129B3574FCA53CA257BF0001ACD11/$File/Natural%20Therapies%20Overview%20Report%20Final%20with%20copyright%2011%20March.pdf

Financial information for cancer patients

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BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services , 2015.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services

Publication Date: 2015

Subjects: Neoplasms - economics; Social Support; Financial Support; Insurance, Disability; Insurance, Health; Insurance Benefits; Employment; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC_Cancer_financial_brochure_2015Web.pdf

Health care lessons from Japan

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Esmail, Nadeem. [Vancouver, BC?]: Fraser Institute , 2013.

Audience: Professional

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Author: Esmail, Nadeem

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Fraser Institute

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: 53 p.

Series: Lessons from abroad : a series on health care reform

Subjects: Delivery of Health Care; Health Care Reform; Health Policy

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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http://www.fraserinstitute.org/uploadedFiles/fraser-ca/Content/research-news/research/publications/health-care-lessons-from-japan.pdf

Rekindling reform : health care renewal in Canada, 2003-2008

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Health Council of Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Health Council of Canada , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WA540 DC2 H434r 2008

v.1: Full report; v.2: Summary

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Corporate Author: Health Council of Canada

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Health Council of Canada

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 2v. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Health Care Reform; Canada

Abstract: v.1: Full report; v.2: Summary

ISBN: 9781897463260

Language: English

Material Type: Online

Retention Policy: Discard in 2011

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

Call Number: WA540 DC2 H434r 2008

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http://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2008/hc-sc/H174-15-2008E.pdf

Health literacy : making the connection

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Nova Scotia Health Education, Canada. Health Canada. Nova Scotia, NS: Nova Scotia Health Education , 2009?.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WA590 N935 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Education; Canada. Health Canada

Place of Publication: Nova Scotia, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Education

Publication Date: 2009?

Physical Description: 24 minutes

Subjects: Health Education; Patient Education as Topic; Health Literacy; Communication

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library AV Room

Call Number: WA590 N935 2009

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Financial information for cancer patients

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BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior. Kelowna, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 B365f 2008

Health care team discussion; Overall outline of content; Dr. Jefferys and patient; Income replacement options (Human Resources Canada); CPP disability; Prescription coverage; Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance; Health Insurance BC and General Medical Costs (premium assistance); Transporta…

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior

Place of Publication: Kelowna, BC

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 17 minutes

Subjects: Neoplasms - economics; Social Support; Financial Support; Insurance, Disability; Insurance, Health; Insurance Benefits; Employment; British Columbia; Canada; Popular Work

Abstract: Health care team discussion; Overall outline of content; Dr. Jefferys and patient; Income replacement options (Human Resources Canada); CPP disability; Prescription coverage; Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance; Health Insurance BC and General Medical Costs (premium assistance); Transportation

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: VC Library Archives

Call Number: QZ200 B365f 2008

Financial information for cancer patients

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BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2015. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 B365f 2015

Availability: 8 copies, 8 available

1. Introduction (1:40 minutes); Introduction (video) Hosted by Shelley Pennington, BC Cancer Agency; 2. I need to stop working? (12:44 minutes); I need to stop working (video) Hosted by Maureen Parkinson & Douglas Ozier, BC Cancer Agency; 3. Accommodation - Home Support - Transportation (5:34 min…

Alternate Title: Financial information for cancer patients : accommodation, home, support, transportation

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: 27 minutes

Subjects: Neoplasms - economics; Social Support; Financial Support; Insurance, Disability; Insurance, Health; Insurance Benefits; Employment; British Columbia; Canada; Popular Work

Abstract: 1. Introduction (1:40 minutes); Introduction (video) Hosted by Shelley Pennington, BC Cancer Agency; 2. I need to stop working? (12:44 minutes); I need to stop working (video) Hosted by Maureen Parkinson & Douglas Ozier, BC Cancer Agency; 3. Accommodation - Home Support - Transportation (5:34 minutes); Accommodation, Transportation & Homecare (video) Hosted by Amy Lai, BC Cancer Agency; NOTE: Correction to slide "Accommodation, Transportation and Home Care at 1:23 minutes - Canadian Cancer Society phone number is 1-888-939-3333; 4. Who covers the costs of healthcare and medical treatment? (3:03 minutes); Who covers the costs of healthcare services (video) Hosted by Sarah Sample, BC Cancer Agency; 5. Chinese version (4:23 minutes); Chinese version (video) Hosted by Sandy Kwong, BC Cancer Agency

Notes: Note: This DVD must be played on computers. It is not formatted for DVD-players.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; VC Library Archives; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ200 B365f 2015

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Writing health information for patients and families: A guide to developing educational materials that promote health literacy

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Wizowski, Lindsay, Harper, Theresa, Hutchings, Tracy;. [Hamilton, Ont.]: Hamilton Health Sciences , 2014. 4th ed.

Audience: Professional

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Author: Wizowski, Lindsay; Harper, Theresa; Hutchings, Tracy;

Edition: 4th ed.

Place of Publication: [Hamilton, Ont.]

Publisher: Hamilton Health Sciences

Publication Date: 2014

Subjects: Patient Education as Topic; Health Education; Writing; Teaching Materials; Health Literacy

ISBN: 9780969743507

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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http://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/workfiles/PATIENT_ED/Writing_HI_Edition4.pdf

Health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids : the current state of evidence and recommendations for research

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Committee on the Health Effects of Marijuana: An Evidence Review and Research Agenda, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice, Health and Medicine Division., National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2017.

Audience: Professional

PART I: INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND; 1 INTRODUCTION; 2 CANNABIS; 3 CANNABIS: PREVALENCE OF USE, REGULATION, AND CURRENT POLICY LANDSCAPE; PART II: THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS; 4 THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS OF CANNABIS AND CANNABINOIDS; PART III: OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS; 5 CANCER; 7 RESPIRATORY DISEASE; 8 IMMUNITY; 9…

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Corporate Author: Committee on the Health Effects of Marijuana: An Evidence Review and Research Agenda, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice, Health and Medicine Division.; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: National Academies Press

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: 486 p.

Subjects: Cannabis; Cannabis - drug effects; Cannabinoids; Cannabinoids - therapeutic use; Medical Marijuana; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Health Policy; Risk Assessment; United States

Abstract: PART I: INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND; 1 INTRODUCTION; 2 CANNABIS; 3 CANNABIS: PREVALENCE OF USE, REGULATION, AND CURRENT POLICY LANDSCAPE; PART II: THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS; 4 THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS OF CANNABIS AND CANNABINOIDS; PART III: OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS; 5 CANCER; 7 RESPIRATORY DISEASE; 8 IMMUNITY; 9 INJURY AND DEATH; 10 PRENATAL, PERINATAL, AND NEONATAL EXPOSURE TO CANNABIS; 11 PSYCHOSOCIAL; 12 MENTAL HEALTH; 13 PROBLEM CANNABIS USE; 14 CANNABIS USE AND THE ABUSE OF OTHER SUBSTANCES; PART IV: RESEARCH BARRIERS AND RECOMMENDATIONS; 15 CHALLENGES AND BARRIERS IN CONDUCTING CANNABIS RESEARCH; 16 RECOMMENDATIONS TO SUPPORT AND IMPROVE THE CANNABIS RESEARCH AGENDA; APPENDIXES

ISBN: 9780309453042; 9780309453073

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

Website Notes: E-book available in HTML and PDF formats

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https://www.nap.edu/catalog/24625/the-health-effects-of-cannabis-and-cannabinoids-the-current-state

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Power of an apology : removing the legal barriers : a special report

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British Columbia. Office of the Ombudsman. [Victoria, BC?]: Office of the Ombudsman, British Columbia , 2006.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: JL429.5 L52 B74 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Alternate Title: Special report no. 27, February 2006, to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Corporate Author: British Columbia. Office of the Ombudsman

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Office of the Ombudsman, British Columbia

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 16 p. ; 28 cm.

Series: Special report 27

Subjects: Dissent and Disputes - legislation & jurisprudence; Liability, Legal; Consumer Advocacy; Community-Institutional Relations; Negotiating; Government; British Columbia

ISBN: 0772654883

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: JL429.5 L52 B74 2006

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http://www.ombudsman.bc.ca/images/resources/reports/Special_Reports/Special%20Report%20No%20-%2027.pdf

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Charting a course : refining Canada's approach to regulating natural health products

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National Health Products Directorate, Health Products and Food Branch. , 2007.

Audience: Professional

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Corporate Author: National Health Products Directorate, Health Products and Food Branch

Publication Date: 2007

Subjects: Drug Industry - legislation & jurisprudence; Biological Products; Consumer Product Safety - legislation & jurisprudence; Dietary Supplements - standards; Government Regulations; Health Food; Legislation, Food; Canada

ISBN: 9780662453857

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/alt_formats/hpfb-dgpsa/pdf/hpfb-dgpsa/chart-course_tracer-voie-eng.pdf

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/branch-dirgen/hpfb-dgpsa/blueprint-plan/chart-course_tracer-voie_e.html

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/branch-dirgen/hpfb-dgpsa/blueprint-plan/chart-course_tracer-voie-eng.php

Improving palliative care for cancer

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National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.). Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2001.

Audience: Professional

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Corporate Author: National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.)

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: National Academies Press

Publication Date: 2001

Subjects: Palliative Care; Terminal Care; Neoplasms - therapy; Quality Assurance, Health Care; African Americans; Education, Professional; Financing, Government; Health Services Accessibility; Practice Guideline; Practice Guidelines as Topic

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309074029

Communication toolkit for health care professionals

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Vancouver Island Health Authority. [Victoria, BC?]: Vancouver Island Health Authority. MultiMedia Services , 2011.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WA590 C734 2011

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Evidence-based communication : dispelling the myths; Using questions effectively; Achieving mutual understanding : grounding in communication

Corporate Author: Vancouver Island Health Authority

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Vancouver Island Health Authority. MultiMedia Services

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: 60 minutes

Subjects: Communication; Health Education; Delivery of Health Care; Professional-Patient Relations; Evidence-Based Practice; British Columbia

Abstract: Evidence-based communication : dispelling the myths; Using questions effectively; Achieving mutual understanding : grounding in communication