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Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : self-management of heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, depression, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other physical and mental conditions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120405
Lorig, Kate, Holman, Halsted, LaBossiere Huebner, Trude, McGowan, Patrick. Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Company , 2013. Canadian 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT500 L785 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : for ongoing physical and mental health conditions
Author
Lorig, Kate
Holman, Halsted
LaBossiere Huebner, Trude
McGowan, Patrick
Edition
Canadian 4th ed.
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Bull Publishing Company
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
vii, 368 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Chronic Disease
Heart Diseases
Lung Diseases
Diabetes Mellitus
Arthritis
Self Care
Self-Management
Exercise
Decision Making
Communication
Problem Solving
Healthy Lifestyle
Popular Work
Notes
Canadian edition - 4th edition revised and updated.
ISBN
9781936693498
9781936693573
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WT500 L785 2013
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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https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/reader.action?docID=1205002

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Seniors with complex medical conditions engagement tip sheet

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121757
British Columbia Ministry of Health Patients as Partners Initiative. [Victoria, BC?]: Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Health , 2019.
Audience
Professional
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Corporate Author
British Columbia Ministry of Health Patients as Partners Initiative
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2019
Subjects
Health Services for the Aged
Multiple Chronic Conditions
Patient Participation - methods
Decision Making
Caregivers
Professional - Patient Relations
Professional - Family Relations
Notes
May 2019
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/heath-care-partners/patients-as-partners/seniors-tip-sheet.pdf
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Move for life! : cancer and physical activity

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19157
ActNowBC, BC Recreation and Parks Association. [Victoria, BC?]: ActNowBC , 2010?.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
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Corporate Author
ActNowBC
BC Recreation and Parks Association
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
ActNowBC
Publication Date
2010?
Subjects
Health Promotion
Physical Fitness
Chronic Disease - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Exercise Therapy
Exercise
Adult
Aged
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.seniorsbc.ca/activeaging/physical/move_for_life.html
http://www.seniorsbc.ca/documents/pdf/Cancer-and-Physical-Activity.pdf
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Patient self-care : helping your patients make therapeutic choices

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19325
Canadian Pharmacists Association. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Pharmacists Association , 2010. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB120 P974 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Canadian Pharmacists Association
Editor
Repchinsky, Carol
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Pharmacists Association
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xxviii, 1021 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Nonprescription Drugs
Therapeutics
Self Medication - methods
Consumer Health Information
Patient Education as Topic
Education, Pharmacy
Self Care
Self Administration
ISBN
9781894402507
1894402502
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB120 P974 2010

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Move for life! : easy to do, stay healthy activities for older adults

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19158
ActNowBC, BC Recreation and Parks Association. [Victoria, BC?]: ActNowBC , 2010?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QT255 M935 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
ActNowBC
BC Recreation and Parks Association
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
ActNowBC
Publication Date
2010?
Physical Description
60 minutes
Subjects
Health Promotion
Physical Fitness
Chronic Disease - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Exercise Therapy
Exercise
Adult
Aged
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QT255 M935 2010
Website Notes
2nd URL leads to the Exercise chart
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http://www.seniorsbc.ca/activeaging/physical/move_for_life.html
http://www.seniorsbc.ca/documents/pdf/Move-for-Life-Exercise-Chart.pdf

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Twelve rules for life : an antidote for chaos

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121738
Peterson, Jordan B. [Toronto, ON]: Random House Canada , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172.4 P485 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Contents:; Stand up straight with your shoulders back -- Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping -- Make friends with people who want the best for you -- Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today -- Do not let your children do anything that mak…
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Alternate Title
12 rules for life
Author
Peterson, Jordan B.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Random House Canada
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xxxv, 409 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Psychology, Applied
Adaptation, Psychological
Attitude
Behavior
Philosophy
Decision Making
Self Concept
Popular Work
Abstract
Contents:
Stand up straight with your shoulders back -- Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping -- Make friends with people who want the best for you -- Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today -- Do not let your children do anything that makes you dislike them -- Set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world -- Pursue what is meaningful (not what is expedient) -- Tell the truth--or, at least, don't lie --Assume that the person you are listening to might know something you don't -- Be precise in your speech -- Do not bother children when they are skateboarding -- Pet a cat when you encounter one on the street.
ISBN
9780345816023
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172.4 P485 2018

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BC Generations Project

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18161
BC Generations Project. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Generations Project , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
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Alternate Title
BC Healthbank
Corporate Author
BC Generations Project
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Generations Project
Publication Date
2009?
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Chronic Disease - prevention & control
Biomedical Research
Epidemiology
Epidemiologic Studies
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bcgenerationsproject.ca/
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Your invitation to participate

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19867
BC Generations Project, BC Cancer Agency, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Generations Project , 2010. version 1.1.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Your invitation to participate (Version 1.1 March 1, 2010)
Corporate Author
BC Generations Project
BC Cancer Agency
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Edition
version 1.1
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Generations Project
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Chronic Disease - prevention & control
Biomedical Research
Epidemiology
Epidemiologic Studies
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Pamphlet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Internet
Read Online
https://www.bcgenerationsproject.ca/

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Your invitation to participate

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19868
BC Generations Project, BC Cancer Agency, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Generations Project , 2010. version 1.2.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
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Alternate Title
Your invitation to participate (Version 1.2 August 20, 2010)
Corporate Author
BC Generations Project
BC Cancer Agency
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Edition
version 1.2
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Generations Project
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Chronic Disease - prevention & control
Biomedical Research
Epidemiology
Epidemiologic Studies
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Pamphlet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Internet
Read Online
https://www.bcgenerationsproject.ca/

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Your invitation to participate

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20019
BC Generations Project, BC Cancer Agency, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Generations Project , 2011. version 1.4.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
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Alternate Title
Your invitation to participate (Version 1.4 April 27, 2011)
Corporate Author
BC Generations Project
BC Cancer Agency
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Edition
version 1.4
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Generations Project
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Chronic Disease - prevention & control
Biomedical Research
Epidemiology
Epidemiologic Studies
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Pamphlet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Internet
Read Online
https://www.bcgenerationsproject.ca/

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Your invitation to participate

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18202
BC Generations Project, BC Cancer Agency, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Vancouver, BC?]: , 2009. version 1.0.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Generations Project
BC Cancer Agency
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Edition
version 1.0
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Chronic Disease - prevention & control
Biomedical Research
Epidemiology
Epidemiologic Studies
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bcgenerationsproject.ca

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Occupational mortality in British Columbia : 1950-78

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7523
Gallagher, Richard P, Coldman, Andrew James, Spinelli, John, Threlfall, William J, Band, Pierre R. Ottawa, Ont.: Minister of Supply and Services Canada , 1986.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 G162 1986
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Gallagher, Richard P
Coldman, Andrew James
Spinelli, John
Threlfall, William J
Band, Pierre R
Corporate Author
Cancer Control Agency of British Columbia
Statistics Canada
Place of Publication
Ottawa, Ont.
Publisher
Minister of Supply and Services Canada
Publication Date
1986
Physical Description
72 p. ; 28 cm + microfiche
Series
Statistics Canada catalogue 84-544
Subjects
Occupational Diseases - mortality
British Columbia
ISBN
066052872X
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library REF Statistics
Call Number
QZ200 G162 1986

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Health impact of smoking and obesity and what to do about it

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15365
Krueger, Hans, Williams, Dan, Kaminsky, Barbara, McLean, David. [Toronto, ON]: University of Toronto Press , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA900 H434k 2007
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Krueger, Hans
Williams, Dan
Kaminsky, Barbara
McLean, David
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
374 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Smoking - adverse effects
Smoking - economics
Smoking - prevention & control
Chronic Disease - prevention & control
Risk Factors
Obesity
Weight Loss
British Columbia
ISBN
9780802094414
0802094414
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WA900 H434k 2007

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Uncovering the gaps : an inquiry of breast care in British Columbia : the journey to supportive care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9915
Trussler, Terry. [Vancouver, BC?]: Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation BC/Yukon Chapter , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP870 T873 2002
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Key informants list on p.69 include BCCA staff.
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Alternate Title
Journey to supportive care December 2001
Author
Trussler, Terry
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation BC/Yukon Chapter
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Diseases
British Columbia
Abstract
Key informants list on p.69 include BCCA staff.
ISBN
0973056207
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WP870 T873 2002

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Clinical thinking : evidence, communication and decision-making

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15098
Del Mar, Chris, Doust, Jenny, Glasziou, Paul. Malden, MA: Blackwell Pub | BMJ Books , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W 84 D359c 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Del Mar, Chris
Doust, Jenny
Glasziou, Paul
Place of Publication
Malden, MA
Publisher
Blackwell Pub
BMJ Books
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
x, 127 p. : ill
Subjects
Patient Care Management - methods
Communication
Decision Making
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Evidence-Based Medicine - methods
Problem Solving
ISBN
9780727917416 (alk. paper)
0727917412 (alk. paper)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W 84 D359c 2006

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Professional standards for registered nurses and nurse practitioners : accountability, knowledge, competence, ethics, service, self-regulation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19300
College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia. [Vancouver, BC?]: College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) , 2010.
Audience
Professional
More Information
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Corporate Author
College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC)
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Nursing Care - standards
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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https://crnbc.ca/Standards/Lists/StandardResources/128ProfessionalStandards.pdf
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Love and accept yourself now : a memoir

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20889
Constantine, Crissa. Bloomington, IN: iUniverse, Inc. , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C758 2012
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Constantine, Crissa
Place of Publication
Bloomington, IN
Publisher
iUniverse, Inc.
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xiii, 241 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Ovarian Neoplasms - psychology
Self Concept
Autobiography
British Columbia
ISBN
9781475947687
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C758 2012

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Life and death decisions : psychological and ethical considerations in end-of-life care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10795
Kleespies, Phillip M. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 K63 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Kleespies, Phillip M
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Psychological Association
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Terminal Care - ethics
Terminal Care - psychology
Terminal Care - legislation & jurisprudence
Right to Die
Euthanasia
Suicide, Assisted
Advance Care Planning
Attitude to Death
ISBN
1591470676
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB310 K63 2004

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Hastings Center guidelines for decisions on life-sustaining treatment and care near the end of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21049
Berlinger, Nancy, Jennings, Bruce, Wolf, Susan M. Oxford: Oxford University Press , 2013. rev. and expanded 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX162 B515 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Berlinger, Nancy
Jennings, Bruce
Wolf, Susan M
Edition
rev. and expanded 2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Oxford
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xxii, 240 p. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Life Support Care - standards
Life Support Care - ethics
Terminal Care - standards
Terminal Care - ethics
Advance Care Planning
Decision Making
ISBN
9780199974559
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WX162 B515 2013

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Exit : the life and death planner

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20883
Fines, Laura, Leznoff, Glenda. [Vancouver, BC?]: Laura Fines | Glenda Leznoff , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 F495 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Fines, Laura
Leznoff, Glenda
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Laura Fines
Glenda Leznoff
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
152 p. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Terminal Care
Advance Directives
British Columbia
Popular Work
ISBN
9780988152403
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W85.5 F495 2012

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