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Cost of hospital stays : why costs vary

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16388
Canadian Institute for Health Information. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Institute for Health Information , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W74 DC2 C212c 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
vii, 62 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Health Care Costs
Economics, Medical
Health Expenditures
Health Services Administration
Hospital Administration
Hospitalization
Statistics
Canada
ISBN
9781554652129
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W74 DC2 C212c 2008
Website Notes
The pdf must be downloaded from this page
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Patient safety in Canada : an update

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18479
Canadian Institute for Health Information. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Institute for Health Information , 2007.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Health Personnel - standards
Safety Management
Patient Care - standards
Medical Errors - prevention & control
Liability, Legal
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
PDF available to download from this site
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Patient safety, medical error and tort law : an international comparison : final report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18475
Gilmour, Joan M. Edmonton, AB: Canadian Patient Safety Institute , 2006.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  

Commission of inquiry on hormone receptor testing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17798
Cameron, Margaret A. St. John's, NL: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP141 C182 2009
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
v.1: Investigation and findings; v.2: Looking forward...policy papers; v.3: Appendices
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Author
Cameron, Margaret A
Corporate Author
Commission of Inquiry on Hormone Receptor Testing
Place of Publication
St. John's, NL
Publisher
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
3 v. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Diagnostic Errors
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Receptors, Estrogen
Receptors, Progesterone
Laboratories, Hospital
Pathology, Clinical
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Cancer Care Facilities
Oncology Service, Hospital
Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada
Abstract
v.1: Investigation and findings
v.2: Looking forward...policy papers
v.3: Appendices
ISSN
9781551463490 (v.1)
9781551463506 (v.2)
9781551463513 (v.3)
9781551463537 (PDF Website)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP141 C182 2009
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Meaning-centered group psychotherapy for patients with advanced cancer : a treatment manual

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113849
Breitbart, William S., Poppito, Shannon R. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2014.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 B835m 2014
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Author
Breitbart, William S.
Poppito, Shannon R.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xxxi, 89 p. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Psychotherapy, Group - methods
Depression - therapy
Quality of Life
Terminally Ill - psychology
ISBN
9780199837250
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ266 B835m 2014

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Role of healthcare work environments in shaping safety culture

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18478
Lowe, Graham S. [Toronto, ON]: Longwoods Pub. , 2008.
Audience
Professional
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Alternate Title
Safety culture
Author
Lowe, Graham S
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Longwoods Pub.
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Medical Errors - prevention & control
Workplace
Health Personnel
Safety Management
Liability, Legal
Patient Care - standards
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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ISAAC : interactive symptom assessment and collection : patient information

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17675
BC Cancer Agency. [Victoria, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public

From cancer patient to cancer survivor : lost in transition

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14725
Hewitt, Maria, Greenfield, Sheldon, Stovall, Ellen. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 F931 2005
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
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Author
Hewitt, Maria
Greenfield, Sheldon
Stovall, Ellen
Corporate Author
National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.). Committee on Cancer Survivorship : Improving Care and Quality of Life
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
17 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Continuity of Patient Care
Quality of Health Care
Survival Rate
Survivors
United States
ISBN
0309095956
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 F931 2005
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From cancer patient to cancer survivor : lost in transition

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14486
Hewitt, Maria, Greenfield, Sheldon, Stovall, Ellen. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 F931 2005
Availability
5 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Author
Hewitt, Maria
Greenfield, Sheldon
Stovall, Ellen
Corporate Author
National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.). Committee on Cancer Survivorship : Improving Care and Quality of Life
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xxv, 506 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Continuity of Patient Care
Quality of Health Care
Survival Rate
Survivors
United States
ISBN
0309095956
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 F931 2005
Website Notes
Downloadable PDF available from website.
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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
  1 read online  
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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SC : seamless care : a pharmacist’s guide to continuous care programs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18301
[Toronto, ON]: Canadian Pharmacists Association , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV737 S277 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
MacKinnon, Neil J
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Pharmacists Association
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
xvii, 167 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Pharmaceutical Services - organization & administration
Continuity of Patient Care - organization & administration
Medication Errors - prevention & control
Canada
ISBN
9781894402071
1894402073
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QV737 S277 2003

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Survey questionnaire for standards for accreditation of Canadian health care facilities 1985

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3181
Canadian Council on Hospital Accreditation. Ottawa, Ont.: Canadian Council on Hospital Accreditation , 1985.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX15 C352s 1985
Includes all CCABC accreditation survey data plus correspondence between CCHA and the Cancer Clinic
Corporate Author
Canadian Council on Hospital Accreditation
Place of Publication
Ottawa, Ont.
Publisher
Canadian Council on Hospital Accreditation
Publication Date
1985
Subjects
Accreditation - standards
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Hospitals
Canada
Abstract
Includes all CCABC accreditation survey data plus correspondence between CCHA and the Cancer Clinic
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Library Archives
Call Number
WX15 C352s 1985
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Living with cancer : a report on the patient experience

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121192
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer , 2018.
Audience
Professional
Living with Cancer: A Report on the Patient Experience, is the first in a series looking at Canadian cancer care exclusively from the patient perspective, illustrating the experience of those individuals and families living with and beyond cancer. This groundbreaking report includes data drawn from…
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Corporate Author
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
50 p.
Series
System performance reports
Subjects
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - psychology
Patient Satisfaction
Patient Navigation
Cancer Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Uncertainty
Integrative Oncology
Health Services Accessibility
Delivery of Health Care, Integrated
Continuity of Care
Quality of Health Care
Statistics
Canada
Abstract
Living with Cancer: A Report on the Patient Experience, is the first in a series looking at Canadian cancer care exclusively from the patient perspective, illustrating the experience of those individuals and families living with and beyond cancer. This groundbreaking report includes data drawn from multiple sources, including Patient Reported Outcomes partners, the Ambulatory Oncology Patient Satisfaction Survey, and initial results from the first Canada-wide study of cancer survivors on the experience of 13,000 Canadians with cancer. - website
Notes
January 2018
ISBN
9781988000343
9781988000350
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Journey mapping in cancer care : patient and provider experiences in receiving and delivering cancer care in British Columbia

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121215
BC Cancer Agency, British Columbia Ministry of Health, First Nations Health Authority, BC Patient Safety & Quality Council. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Patient Safety & Quality Council , 2019.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
British Columbia Ministry of Health
First Nations Health Authority
BC Patient Safety & Quality Council
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Patient Safety & Quality Council
Publication Date
2019
Subjects
Patient Navigation
Patient Satisfaction
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - psychology
Health Personnel
Delivery of Health Care, Integrated
Quality of Health Care
Health Services
Health Services, Indigenous
British Columbia
Notes
January 2019
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
High-resolution versions of the maps can be
downloaded from BCPSQC.ca
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Communicating with cancer patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121141
Smyth, John F. Danvers, MA: ESMO Press , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 S667 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Contents:; Diagnosis and staging -- Primary treatment -- Communication within the context of multidisciplinary care -- Explaining follow-up -- Progression and terminal care -- Explaining research -- Complementary and alternative medicines and integrative oncology.
Author
Smyth, John F
Corporate Author
European Society for Medical Oncology
Place of Publication
Danvers, MA
Publisher
ESMO Press
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xi, 91 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Physician-Patient Relations
Health Communication - methods
Abstract
Contents:
Diagnosis and staging -- Primary treatment -- Communication within the context of multidisciplinary care -- Explaining follow-up -- Progression and terminal care -- Explaining research -- Complementary and alternative medicines and integrative oncology.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 S667 2013

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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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Quality life of cancer patients : a review

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4795
International Congress of Psychosocial Oncology (1992 : Oct. 12-14, Beaune, France). Levallois-Perret (France): Editorial Assistance , 1992.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 I556q 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
International Congress of Psychosocial Oncology (1992 : Oct. 12-14, Beaune, France)
Corporate Author
International Congress of Psychosocial Oncology (1992 : Oct. 12-14, Beaune, France)
Editor
Zittoun, Robert
Place of Publication
Levallois-Perret (France)
Publisher
Editorial Assistance
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Quality of Life
Neoplasms - psychology
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 I556q 1992

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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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Meaning-centered psychotherapy in the cancer setting : finding meaning and hope in the face of suffering

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121497
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 M483 2017
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
Editor
Breitbart, William
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xxvii, 391 p. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Psychotherapy - methods
Quality of Life
Hope
Stress, Psychological - therapy
Culturally Competent Care
ISBN
9780199837229
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ266 M483 2017

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Supportive care in cancer therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18472
Totowa, NJ: Humana Press , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Management of dyspnea; Skeletal metastases : optimal management today; Cancer pain; Anorexia and cachexia; Fatigue; Pathogenesis and management of venous; Thromboembolism in cancer patients; Depression in cancer patients; Anemia; Neutropenia; Nausea and nomiting; Oral mucositis; Diarrhea and consti…
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Editor
Ettinger, David S
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ
Publisher
Humana Press
Publication Date
2009
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Cancer drug discovery and development
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Patient Care - psychology
Quality of Life - psychology
Abstract
Management of dyspnea
Skeletal metastases : optimal management today
Cancer pain
Anorexia and cachexia
Fatigue
Pathogenesis and management of venous
Thromboembolism in cancer patients
Depression in cancer patients
Anemia
Neutropenia
Nausea and nomiting
Oral mucositis
Diarrhea and constipation : supportive oncology management
Menopausal symptoms
Supportive care of the older cancer patient
Integrative cncology : complementary therapies in cancer care
End-of-life decisions
ISBN
9781588299413 (alk. paper)
1588299414 (alk. paper)
9781597452915 (e-ISBN)
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This Proquest title is licensed for ONE BC Cancer staff user at a time. If you are denied access while on a network computer, please try again later.
Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
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