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Alternative medicine : a critical assessment of 202 modalities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124993
Ernst, Edzard. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2022. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
"Alternative medicine (AM) is popular; about 40% of the US general population have used alternative treatment in the past year, and in Germany this figure is around 70%. The global market is expected to reach nearly US $ 200 billion by 2025, with most of these funds coming directly out of consumers…
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Author
Ernst, Edzard
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Copernicus books
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Treatment Outcome
Evidence-Based Medicine
Popular Work
Abstract
"Alternative medicine (AM) is popular; about 40% of the US general population have used alternative treatment in the past year, and in Germany this figure is around 70%. The global market is expected to reach nearly US $ 200 billion by 2025, with most of these funds coming directly out of consumers' pockets. Consumers are bombarded with misleading and false information on AM and therefore prone to making wrong, unwise, or dangerous therapeutic decisions, endangering their health and wasting their money. This book is a reference text aimed at guiding consumers through the maze of AM. This second edition includes over 50 additional treatments as well as updates on many others." - Provided by publisher
Notes
First edition: Alternative medicine : a critical assessment of 150 modalities
ISBN
9783031107092
9783031107108
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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Trick or treatment? : alternative medicine on trial

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113788
Singh, Simon, Ernst, Edzard. London, UK: Corgi Books , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 S617 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Singh, Simon
Ernst, Edzard
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Corgi Books
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
410 p. : ill., ports. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Evidence-Based Medicine
Popular Work
ISBN
9780552157629
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB890 S617 2009

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Desktop guide to complementary and alternative medicine : an evidence-based approach

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15523
Edinburgh: Mosby Elsevier , 2006. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB100 D459 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Editor
Ernst, Edzard
Pittler, Max H
Wider, Barbara
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Edinburgh
Publisher
Mosby Elsevier
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xxiv, 556 p. ; 24 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Evidence-Based Medicine
ISBN
9780723433835
0723433836
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WB100 D459 2006

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So-called alternative medicine (SCAM) for cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123313
Ernst, Edzard. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Author
Ernst, Edzard
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Complementary Medicine
Evidence Based Medicine
Popular Work
ISBN
9783030741570
9783030741587
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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More harm than good? : the moral maze of complementary and alternative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121105
Ernst, Edzard, Smith, Kevin. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , 2018.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB890 E71 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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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Author
Ernst, Edzard
Smith, Kevin
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date
2018
Subjects
Complementary Therapies - ethics
Complementary Therapies - legislation & jurisprudence
Evidence-Based Medicine
Ethics, Medical
Clinical Competence - legislation & jurisprudence
Abstract
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 presents a number of brief scenarios, both hypothetical and real-life, about individuals who use CAM or who fall prey to ethically dubious CAM practitioners. The events and conundrums described in these scenarios could happen to almost anyone. Professor emeritus of complementary medicine Edzard Ernst together with bioethicist Kevin Smith provide a thorough and authoritative ethical analysis of a range of CAM modalities, including acupuncture, chiropractic, herbalism, and homeopathy. This book could and should interest all medical professionals who have contact to complementary medicine and will be an invaluable reference for patients deliberating which course of treatment to adopt. - Cover
ISBN
9783319699400
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB890 E71 2018

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Mayo Clinic book of alternative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20525
Mayo Clinic. New York, NY: Time Inc. , 2010. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 M474 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Alternate Title
Book of alternative medicine
Corporate Author
Mayo Clinic
Editor
Bauer, Brent A
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Time Inc.
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
208 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Integrative Medicine - methods
Mind-Body Therapies
Self Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9781603208369
1603208364
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB890 M474 2010

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Radiation oncology : an evidence-based approach

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19366
Berlin: Springer , 2008.
Audience
Professional
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Editor
Lu, J. J
Brady, Luther W
Place of Publication
Berlin
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2008
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Combined Modality Therapy
Evidence-Based Medicine
Treatment Outcome
ISBN
9783540773849
3540773843
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This R2 title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
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https://login.bccancer.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://www.R2Library.com/marc_frame.aspx?ResourceID=1583
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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and cancer in British Columbia : version 3

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19249
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program , 2011. version 3.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 B863c 2011
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program
Edition
version 3.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
31 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
Decision Making
BC Cancer Agency
British Columbia
Popular Work
Notes
Apr 30 2018: Removed for Library Search file cleanup project 2018. AR
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ266 B863c 2011

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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and cancer in British Columbia : version 4

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21046
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program , 2011. version 4.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 B863c 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program
Edition
version 4.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
31 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
Decision Making
Consumer Health Information
BC Cancer Agency
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 B863c 2011

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Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120548
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2016. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook : basic consumer health information about ayurveda, acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic care, diet-based therapies, herbal and vitamin supplements, homeopathy, massage, meditation, naturopathy, reflexology, reiki, shiatsu, feng shui, tai chi, qi…
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Editor
Jones, Keith
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2016
Series
Health reference series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Mind-Body Therapies
Popular Work
Abstract
Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook : basic consumer health information about ayurveda, acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic care, diet-based therapies, herbal and vitamin supplements, homeopathy, massage, meditation, naturopathy, reflexology, reiki, shiatsu, feng shui, tai chi, qi gong, traditional Chinese medicine, yoga and other complementary and alternative medical therapies: along with statistics, tips for selecting a practitioner, treatments for specific health conditions, as glossary of related terms and a directory of resources for additional help and information.
Table of contents:
Part I An Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) -- Part II Alternative Medicine Systems -- Part III Complementary and Alternative Therapies -- Part IV Dietary Supplements -- Part V Alternative Treatments for Specific Diseases and Conditions -- Part VI Additional Help and Information
ISBN
9780780813786
9780780814042
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.
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http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1081057
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Review of the Australian Government rebate on natural therapies for private health insurance

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113701
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
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EBMcalc : solutions for evidence-based medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120584
Foundation Internet , 2018.
Audience
Professional
EBMcalc is a unique computerized medical reference and tool set. EBMcalc encompasses a wide array of pertinent medical formulae, clinical criteria sets and decision tree analysis tools used every day by clinicians, medical educators, nurses and health care students.
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Alternate Title
EBMcalc
Publisher
Foundation Internet
Publication Date
2018
Series
STATRef electronic medical library
Subjects
Evidence-Based Medicine
Abstract
EBMcalc is a unique computerized medical reference and tool set. EBMcalc encompasses a wide array of pertinent medical formulae, clinical criteria sets and decision tree analysis tools used every day by clinicians, medical educators, nurses and health care students.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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https://online.statref.com/medcalc3000.aspx?grpalias=BCCA
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Evidence-based medicine toolkit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10246
Heneghan, Carl, Badenoch, Douglas. Tavistock Square, London: BMJ Books , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB100 H498e 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Heneghan, Carl
Badenoch, Douglas
Place of Publication
Tavistock Square, London
Publisher
BMJ Books
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Evidence-Based Medicine - methods
ISBN
0727916017
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB100 H498e 2002

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Critical appraisal from papers to patient : a practical guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124366
Bootland, Duncan, Coughlan, Evan. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB 18.2 B725 2017
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
Bootland, Duncan
Coughlan, Evan
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, FL
Publisher
CRC Press
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xii, 201 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Evidence-Based Medicine
Statistics as Topic
Test Taking Skills
Examination Questions
ISBN
9781482230451
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WB 18.2 B725 2017

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Do you believe in magic? : the sense and nonsense of alternative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21250
Offit, Paul A. New York, NY: Harper , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 O32 2013
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Alternate Title
Do you believe in magic? : vitamins, supplements and all things natural : a look behind the curtain
Author
Offit, Paul A
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harper
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
x, 322 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Quackery
Deception
Pseudoscience
Popular Work
Notes
Paperback edition has alternate title.
ISBN
9780062222961
9780062222985 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB890 O32 2013

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Complementary and alternative medicine in the United States

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14252
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by the Americal Public. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , c2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB100 I59 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by the Americal Public
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
c2005
Physical Description
xx, 337 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Biomedical Research
Health Policy
ISBN
0309092701 (hardcover)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB100 I59 2005
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How to read a paper : the basics of evidence based medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9757
Greenhalgh, Trisha. Tavistock Square, London: BMJ Publishing Group , 2001. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB100 G816 2001
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
Greenhalgh, Trisha
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Tavistock Square, London
Publisher
BMJ Publishing Group
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Evidence-Based Medicine
Research
Education, Medical
ISBN
0727915789
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WB100 G816 2001

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Snake oil science : the truth about complementary and alternative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16132
Bausell, R. Barker. Oxford ; New York: Oxford University Press , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 B351s 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Bausell, R. Barker
Place of Publication
Oxford ; New York
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xix, 324 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Placebo Effect
ISBN
9780195313680 (alk. paper)
0195313682 (alk. paper)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB890 B351s 2007

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Science of the sacred : bridging global indigenous medicine systems and modern scientific principles

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123378
Redvers, Nicole. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB 55 R438 2019
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Based on current medical research, Native American and naturopathic doctor Nicole Redvers identifies traditional healing methods developed centuries ago that address modern ailments and medical processes - Provided by publisher
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Author
Redvers, Nicole
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
288 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
First Nations
Medicine, Traditional
Evidence-Based Medicine
Health Services, Indigenous
Popular Work
Abstract
Based on current medical research, Native American and naturopathic doctor Nicole Redvers identifies traditional healing methods developed centuries ago that address modern ailments and medical processes - Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781623173364
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB 55 R438 2019

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Complementary and alternative medicine : ethics, the patient, and the physician

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15183
Totowa, NJ: Humana Press , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB100 C737 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Snyder, Lois
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ
Publisher
Humana Press
Publication Date
2007
Series
Biomedical ethics reviews 2007
Subjects
Complementary Therapies - ethics
Physician-Patient Relations - ethics
Ethics, Clinical
ISBN
1588295842 (alk. paper)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB100 C737 2007

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