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Safe and courteous wheelchair handling

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15784
Vancouver Island Health Authority, Victoria Foundation, Greater Victoria Eldercare Foundation. [Victoria, BC?]: Vancouver Island Health Authority (B.C.) , 2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB320 S233 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
This DVD highlights essential points to ensure volunteers assist people in wheelchairs in a safe and respectful manner.; Topics include: Identifying different wheelchairs and their functions; Preparing for an outing; Mechanical functions; Respecting your client's wishes; Powered wheelchairs.; Inclu…
Corporate Author
Vancouver Island Health Authority
Victoria Foundation
Greater Victoria Eldercare Foundation
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Vancouver Island Health Authority (B.C.)
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
14 minutes : 1 CD-ROM ; 1 DVD
Subjects
Wheelchairs
Transportation of Patients
Voluntary Workers - education
Health Personnel - education
Hospital Volunteers - education
Inservice Training
Staff Development
Abstract
This DVD highlights essential points to ensure volunteers assist people in wheelchairs in a safe and respectful manner.
Topics include: Identifying different wheelchairs and their functions; Preparing for an outing; Mechanical functions; Respecting your client's wishes; Powered wheelchairs.
Includes CD-ROM titled "Safe and courteous wheelchair handling : supporting materials"
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
WB320 S233 2005

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Volunteering in health care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15899
Vancouver Island Health Authority, Victoria Foundation, Greater Victoria Eldercare Foundation. [Victoria, BC?]: Vancouver Island Health Authority (B.C.) , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX159.5 V944 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Includes CD-ROM titled "Volunteering in health care : supporting materials"; This video highlights the value of volunteers and the mutual benefits gained. Give your volunteers a sense of confidence and pride by ensuring they have the necessary information for a successful placement.; Topics include…
Corporate Author
Vancouver Island Health Authority
Victoria Foundation
Greater Victoria Eldercare Foundation
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Vancouver Island Health Authority (B.C.)
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
14 minutes : 1 CD-ROM ; 1 DVD
Subjects
Hospital Volunteers - education
Voluntary Workers
Inservice Training
Staff Development
Abstract
Includes CD-ROM titled "Volunteering in health care : supporting materials"
This video highlights the value of volunteers and the mutual benefits gained. Give your volunteers a sense of confidence and pride by ensuring they have the necessary information for a successful placement.
Topics include: Expectation; Direction from staff; medications; Lifts and transfers; Personal beliefs; fire and safety; Infection control.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
WX159.5 V944 2004

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PHSA patient confidentiality

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17690
Provincial Health Services Authority, Calgary Health Region. Calgary, AB: CHA , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX173 P969 2008
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Corporate Author
Provincial Health Services Authority
Calgary Health Region
Place of Publication
Calgary, AB
Publisher
CHA
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
13 minutes
Subjects
Confidentiality
Medical Records
Privacy
Information Systems
Inservice Training
Computer Security
Staff Development
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WX173 P969 2008

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Tools for knowledge and learning : a guide for development and humanitarian organisations

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15507
Ramalingam, Ben. London: Research and Policy in Development Programme , 2006.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Author
Ramalingam, Ben
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Research and Policy in Development Programme
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Learning
Knowledge
Interpersonal Relations
Education
ISBN
0850038138
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Making health communication programs work : a planner's guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16269
U.S. National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2002?. rev. ed.
Audience
Professional
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Pink Book
Corporate Author
U.S. National Cancer Institute
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2002?
Subjects
Health Education - methods
Health Education - organization & administration
Health Promotion - methods
Health Promotion - organization & administration
Writing
Patient Education as Topic - standards
Program Development
Program Evaluation
Persuasive Communication
Communications Media
Public Relations
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available at https://www.cancer.gov/resources-for/hp#education.
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Evaluating the effectiveness of smoke-free policies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18389
International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization, IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Smoke-free Policies (2008 March 31 - April 5, 2008 : Lyon, France). Lyon, France: IARC , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I63 2009 v.13
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
IARC handbooks on tobacco control
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
World Health Organization
IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Smoke-free Policies (2008 March 31 - April 5, 2008 : Lyon, France)
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
IARC
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
ix, 334 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
IARC handbooks of cancer prevention 13
IARC handbooks on tobacco control 13
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Program Evaluation
Public Policy
Smoking Cessation
Tobacco Smoke Pollution - legislation & jurisprudence
ISBN
9789283230137
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I63 2009 v.13
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Methods of evaluating tobacco control policies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20481
International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization, IARC Working Group on Methods for Evaluating Tobacco Control Policies (2008 : Lyon, France). Lyon, France: IARC , 2008.
Audience
Professional
  2 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
  4 read online  
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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BCCA Research Faculty town hall meeting

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18217
BC Cancer Research Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 B365b 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Introduce Doug Nelson, CEO of BC Cancer Foundation; Update from BCCA Research Advisory Group (BRAG) - New committees; BCCA research review 2011; Scientists salary process; Director, Office of Research Facilitation; BCCRC website launch; Other items
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
60 minutes
Subjects
Biomedical Research - organization & administration
BCCA
BCCRC
Cancer Care Facilities
Research Support as Topic
Research Personnel - organization & administration
Abstract
Introduce Doug Nelson, CEO of BC Cancer Foundation
Update from BCCA Research Advisory Group (BRAG) - New committees; BCCA research review 2011; Scientists salary process; Director, Office of Research Facilitation
BCCRC website launch
Other items
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ200 B365b 2009

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Planning and managing scientific research : a guide for the beginning researcher

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21521
Kennett, Brian. Canberra, AU: Australian National University Press , 2014.
Audience
Professional
  2 read online  
Author
Kennett, Brian
Place of Publication
Canberra, AU
Publisher
Australian National University Press
Publication Date
2014
Subjects
Research Design
Research Personnel - education
Research - organization & administration
ISBN
9781925021585
9781925021592
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2007.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Cancer control : knowledge into action : WHO guide for effective programmes : palliative care
Corporate Author
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
World Health Organization
Publication Date
2007
Series
Cancer control : knowledge into action : WHO guide for effective programmes module 5
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Palliative Care - organization & administration
Hospice Care - organization & administration
Health Planning
National Health Programs - organization & administration
Palliative Care - utilization
Health Policy
Guideline
ISBN
9241547345
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Investigator's handbook : a manual for participants in clinical trials of investigational agents

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13625
U.S. National Cancer Institute. Division of Cancer Treatment. Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program. [Bethesda, MD]: U.S. National Cancer Institute , 2014.
Audience
Professional
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Handbook for Clinical Investigators Conducting Therapeutic Clinical Trials Supported by CTEP, DCTD, NCI
Corporate Author
U.S. National Cancer Institute. Division of Cancer Treatment. Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
U.S. National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2014
Subjects
Clinical Trials
Drug Evaluation
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
PDF is available to download from this site
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Launching new screening tests : what have we learned?

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21042
Bryant, Heather. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2013 v.328
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Screening : can old wisdom inform implementation of new screening tests?
Monday noon seminar series
BCCA Research Seminar Series
Author
Bryant, Heather
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre seminar series 328
Subjects
Mass Screening - organization & administration
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Early Detection of Cancer
Health Plan Implementation
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2013 v.328

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National pharmaceuticals strategy : a prescription unfilled

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17802
Health Council of Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Health Council of Canada , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QV736 H434n 2009
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
v.1: A status report on the national pharmaceutical strategy : a prescription unfilled; v.2: A commentary on the national pharmaceutical strategy : a prescription unfilled
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Health Council of Canada
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Health Council of Canada
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
2 v.
Subjects
Drug Industry
Economics, Pharmaceutical
Pharmaceutical Services - economics
Health Planning
National Health Programs - organization & administration
Canada
Abstract
v.1: A status report on the national pharmaceutical strategy : a prescription unfilled
v.2: A commentary on the national pharmaceutical strategy : a prescription unfilled
ISBN
9781897463444 (v.1)
9781897463482 (v.2)
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QV736 H434n 2009
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Plasma membrane domains in cancer signaling, migration and progression

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19858
Nabi, Ivan R. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2011 v.297
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Monday noon seminar series
BCCA Research Seminar Series
Author
Nabi, Ivan R
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre seminar series 297
Subjects
Cell Membrane
Neoplastic Processes
Caveolin 1
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2011 v.297

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Nature of healing and the healing program

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21214
Rutledge, Rob, Walker, Timothy. Halifax, NS: Healing and Cancer Foundation , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 H434n 2013 v.1-9
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
This 9-DVD educational set is meant to be a resource for women and family members affected by breast cancer. The first DVD of the set contains a 45 minute documentary called "The Nature of Healing" which was filmed at a "Skills for Healing" weekend retreat in Nova Scotia in 2012. Also on this dis…
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Alternate Title
Healing program
Author
Rutledge, Rob
Walker, Timothy
Corporate Author
Healing and Cancer Foundation
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Healing and Cancer Foundation
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
9 videodiscs (652 minutes) + 1 study guide.
Subjects
Mind-Body Therapies
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Self-Help Groups
Breathing Exercises
Meditation
Relaxation Therapy
Spirituality
Group Processes
Adaptation, Psychological
Canada
Popular Work
Abstract
This 9-DVD educational set is meant to be a resource for women and family members affected by breast cancer. The first DVD of the set contains a 45 minute documentary called "The Nature of Healing" which was filmed at a "Skills for Healing" weekend retreat in Nova Scotia in 2012. Also on this disk is a lecture entitled "Complete breast cancer care" an oncologist's view of how to get the best care from the medical system and how women can do to empower themselves at levels of body, mind and spirit. The remaining 8-DVD's comprise a complete video from another weekend retreat including all the lectures, exercises, and group discussions. Available at: www.healingandcancer.org
Nature of healing documentary and complete breast cancer care lecture (45 minutes)
Booklet titled "Healing program : study guide"
The Healing Program : DVD 1 : Opening circle (63 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 2 : Empowering the body (55 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 3: Power of mindfulness (78 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 4: Stress and the relaxation response (85 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 5: Reframing difficult thoughts with insight and kindness : Part 1 (78 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 6: Reframing difficult thoughts with insight and kindness : Part 2 (71 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 7: Working with fears and hopes (98 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 8: Closing Circle (79 minutes)
ISBN
9780986546518
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 H434n 2013 v.1-9
Website Notes
Expanded version of the booklet
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Role of telomeres and aging stroma in cancer progression

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19857
Stewart, Sheila A. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2011 v.296
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Monday noon seminar series
BCCA Research Seminar Series
Author
Stewart, Sheila A
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre seminar series 296
Subjects
Telomere - physiology
Stromal Cells
Neoplastic Processes
Cell Aging
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2011 v.296

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Partnership makes the difference : impact report 2010

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19728
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C217p 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Impact report 2010 : Canadian Partnership Against (CPAC)
Corporate Author
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
44 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Research
National Health Programs - organization & administration
Health Services Research
Health Policy
Health Planning
Cancer Care Facilities
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 C217p 2010
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Partnership + momentum = progress : progress report : Winter 2009

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18116
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C216p 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer : progress report : Winter 2009
Corporate Author
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
28 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Research
National Health Programs - organization & administration
Health Services Research
Health Policy
Health Planning
Cancer Care Facilities
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 C216p 2009
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Beautiful eight : learning to live with advanced breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15840
Murphy, Beth. New York, NY: Principle Pictures, Inc. , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B384 2006
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
An intimate discussion among eight young women diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer.
Author
Murphy, Beth
Corporate Author
Young Survival Coalition
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Principle Pictures, Inc.
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
45 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Neoplasm Metastasis
Popular Work
Abstract
An intimate discussion among eight young women diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B384 2006

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