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Global Perspectives in Cancer Care : Religion, Spirituality, and Cultural Diversity in Health and Healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124695
New York: Oxford University Press , c2022.
Audience
Professional
"With cancer ranking as the primary or secondary cause of premature death in almost 100 countries worldwide, the World Health Organization recognized a high level of investment in cancer control and treatment (including palliative care) in 2019. At that time, governments at the World Health Assembl…
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Editor
Silbermann, Michael
Berger, Ann
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
c2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Spiritual Therapies
Spirituality
Cultural Diversity
Religion and Medicine
Abstract
"With cancer ranking as the primary or secondary cause of premature death in almost 100 countries worldwide, the World Health Organization recognized a high level of investment in cancer control and treatment (including palliative care) in 2019. At that time, governments at the World Health Assembly (WHA) unanimously adopted a new cancer resolution (Universal Health Coverage: Moving Together to Build a Healthier World). The resolution noted the potential for cancer prevention to reduce cancer burden in the future, while reducing the suffering from cancer in the communities.As most countries are facing an overall increase in the absolute number of cancer cases, large geographical diversity in cancer occurrence and variations in the magnitude and profile of the disease still continue between and within world regions. Specific types of cancer dominate globally: lung, female breast, and colorectal cancer. The regional variations in common cancer types signal the extent to which societal, economic, and lifestyle changes interplay to differentially impact the profile of this most complex group of diseases.Although survival rates for cancer have improved significantly over the past few decades, for each individual, the diagnosis and treatment of cancer are still devastating, affecting the family and community as well. The care of a person with cancer must be more than just the treatment of the cancer itself. Understanding the cultural, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of the cancer sufferer and their family and community will ensure the best care.In order to treat individuals with cancer and understand how to give the best possible care to underserved populations, we need to understand cultural diversity. Understanding that cultural aspects of a society may be intertwined with finances and other resources can improve adherence and access to care. Culture is made up of language, religion, cuisine, social norms, history, ancestry, music, arts, and spirituality. In order to improve cancer care outcomes, patients' diverse spiritual and cultural beliefs must be recognized. In addition, available methods must be utilized to improve access and adherence to treatment modalities and regimens.In this book, we focus on numerous diverse cultures, traditions, and faiths. Many parts of the world are composed of indigenous cultures, with unique spiritual beliefs in addition to the region's primary religion. We present chapters on indigenous religions as well as indigenous traditional healers. People everywhere experience trouble, sorrow, need, and sickness, and they develop skills and knowledge in response to these adversities. This book provides insightful models of these parameters and serves as a valuable resource for health care providers and policymakers by taking a global approach to cultural diversity in the world. By understanding this multiculturalism and the many aspects of psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of health and healing, we can learn from one another." --publisher
ISBN
9780197551349
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This title is licensed for one user at a time on BC Cancer-network computers. If you are denied access while on a network computer, try again later.
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.
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Indigenous psychology of spirituality : in my beginning is my end

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123453
Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Editor
Dueck, Alvin
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Palgrave studies in indigenous psychology
Subjects
Spirituality
Religion and Psychology
Cultural Diversity
ISBN
9783030508685
9783030508692
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This title is licensed for one user at a time on BC Cancer-network computers. If you are denied access while on a network computer, try again later.
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Follow-up program after colorectal cancer treatments

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21664
BC Cancer Agency. GI Tumour Group. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Continues / Continued By
Follow-up program after colorectal cancer treatments (2009)
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. GI Tumour Group
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2014
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms - rehabilitation
BC Cancer Agency
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
URL goes to most current version
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Living in bonus time : surviving cancer, finding new purpose

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122852
Hill, Alexander. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
"Those who experience and survive cancer live in bonus time, a season of grace that can be both disorienting and wonderful. In this honest and hopeful account, two-time survivor Alec Hill helps readers recalibrate expectations, grapple with survivor's guilt, and steward the opportunities for new pu…
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Author
Hill, Alexander
Place of Publication
Downers Grove, IL
Publisher
InterVarsity Press
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Cancer Survivors - psychology
Spirituality
Christianity
Popular Work
Abstract
"Those who experience and survive cancer live in bonus time, a season of grace that can be both disorienting and wonderful. In this honest and hopeful account, two-time survivor Alec Hill helps readers recalibrate expectations, grapple with survivor's guilt, and steward the opportunities for new purpose and growth. Survivors and caregivers can discover how encountering death can bring us to a different kind of life"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN
978083035003
9780830845941
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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Guidebook for patients : BC Cancer - Vancouver

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21657
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Continues / Continued By
Guidebook for patients : Vancouver Centre (2016)
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
36 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Cancer Care Facilities
BC Cancer Agency
Patient Education Handout
Vancouver
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Internet
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VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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Cancer management guidelines

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14890
BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency
Audience
Professional
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Continues / Continued By
Cancer treatment policies
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Practice Guideline
BC Cancer Agency
BCCA
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Fine needle aspiration biopsy : patient information brochure

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17695
BC Cancer Agency. Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Clinic. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
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What to expect : a patient's guide to the BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Island

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18108
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre. [Victoria, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre | Cedarwood Productions Inc. , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ24 B863v 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Your first visit
A new patient guide to the BC Cancer Agency
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre
Cedarwood Productions Inc.
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour ; 20 minutes
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Island Cancer Centre
Cancer Care Facilities
British Columbia
Patient Education Handout
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Call Number
QZ24 B863v 2008
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Archives Available
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What to expect : a patient's guide to the BC Cancer Agency Vancouver Island Centre

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17573
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre. [Victoria, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre | Cedarwood Productions Inc. , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ24 B863v 2008
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Your first visit
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre
Cedarwood Productions Inc.
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
20 minutes
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Island Cancer Centre
Cancer Care Facilities
British Columbia
Patient Education Handout
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ24 B863v 2008
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Archives Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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In our own words : the cancer journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20068
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Canada
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Healing with spiritual practices : proven techniques for disorders from addictions and anxiety to cancer and chronic pain

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122838
Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Contents:; Spiritual formative practices and stress-related exacerbation of physical illness / Everett L. Worthington, Jr., Loren L. Toussaint, Brandon J. Griffin, Don E. Davis, and Joshua N. Hook -- Nurturing hope : tools for cultivating hopeful thinking and a meaningful life / David B. Feldman an…
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Editor
Plante, Thomas G.
Place of Publication
Santa Barbara, CA
Publisher
Praeger
Publication Date
2018
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Spiritual Therapies
Spirituality
Religion
Popular Work
Abstract
Contents:
Spiritual formative practices and stress-related exacerbation of physical illness / Everett L. Worthington, Jr., Loren L. Toussaint, Brandon J. Griffin, Don E. Davis, and Joshua N. Hook -- Nurturing hope : tools for cultivating hopeful thinking and a meaningful life / David B. Feldman and Sophie von Garnier -- Mindfulness and health : evidence base and clinical applications / Shauna L. Shapiro and Sophie von Garnier -- Evidence-based portable mindful strategies for wellbeing / Luc R. Pelletier and Jill E. Bormann -- Spiritual surrender : a paradoxical means of empowered coping with illness while discovering transcendent meaning and purpose in life / Kathleen Wall, Sandra Velasco-Scott, and Arielle Warner -- Yoga to promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being : self-regulation on and off the mat / Crystal L. Park, Sharon Y. Lee, Lucy Finkelstein-Fox & Kalliope Sanderson -- Yoga : addressing physical functioning and well-being in older adults / T. Anne Richards and Angela DiMartino -- Spiritual models : reflecting on the way of a pilgrim with post-secondary students at risk of stress, depression, and anxiety / Suzette Brémault-Phillips, Ashley Pike, and Joanne K. Olson -- Expressive writing as a spiritual practice to promote resilience and post-traumatic growth among disaster-exposed pregnant women / Suzette Brémault-Phillips, Ashley Pike, Joanne K. Olson, and David M. Olson -- Mindfulness-based parenting programs : significance for young children experiencing adversity and trauma / Barbara M. Burns -- Promoting hope, healing, and wellness : Catholic interventions in behavioral health care / Thomas G. Plante and Gerdenio (Sonny) Manuel, SJ -- Holistic healing in Eastern Orthodox Christianity / John T. Chirban -- The effects of religious and spiritual interventions on pain / Amy Wachholtz and Christina Fitch -- Spiritually-based interventions for patients with cancer / Andrea L. Canada and M. Elizabeth Lewis Hall -- Religious and spiritual interventions for obsessive compulsive disorder / Timothy A. Sisemore -- Spiritual practices and interventions in recovery from addictions : implementing focused treatment and growth strategies in psychotherapy / Len Sperry and George Stoupas -- Using a spiritual-sensitive approach to treat problematic pornography consumption / Anthony Isacco, Domenick Tirabassi, Kelsey Porada, and Kate A. Meade.
ISBN
9781440860706
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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How healthy are you? Self-assessment quiz

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18450
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
  2 read online  

Guidebook for patients : Centre for the North

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21659
BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the North. Prince George, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the North , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
BC Cancer Agency guidebook for patients
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the North
Place of Publication
Prince George, BC
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the North
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
Cancer Care Facilities
BC Cancer Agency
Patient Education Handout
Prince George
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Touch of cancer : unexpected gifts from an unplanned journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123320
Weigler, Will. [Victoria, BC?]: Weigler, Will , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
A collection of messages or 'healing updates' which the author shared with a small circle of friends after cancer diagnosis and during cancer treatment.
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Author
Weigler, Will
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Weigler, Will
Publication Date
2018
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Hope
Optimism
Storytelling
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
A collection of messages or 'healing updates' which the author shared with a small circle of friends after cancer diagnosis and during cancer treatment.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Free online book may be downloaded at link.
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BC Cancer Agency Pharmacy practice standards for hazardous drugs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17778
BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy , 2008.
Audience
Professional
The aseptic and safe handling standards and recommendations in this manual meet best practice standards set forth by WorkSafe BC, NIOSH, ASHP, ISOPP, USP797, CSHP, and CAPhO
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Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents
Practice Guideline
BC Cancer Agency
Pharmaceutical Services - standards
Handbooks
Abstract
The aseptic and safe handling standards and recommendations in this manual meet best practice standards set forth by WorkSafe BC, NIOSH, ASHP, ISOPP, USP797, CSHP, and CAPhO
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Cervical cancer screening policy change : frequently asked questions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120230
BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Cervical Cancer Screening Program , 2016.
Audience
Professional
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
2016 reference guide supporting healthcare professionals in communicating screening information to patients
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Cervical Cancer Screening Program
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
16 unnumbered pages ; col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - diagnosis
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - prevention & control
Papanicolaou Test
Early Detection of Cancer
Professional - Patient Relations
Health Communication - methods
Mass Screening
BC Cancer Agency
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Library Archives
Internet
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Screening for cancer of the cervix : an office manual for health care providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121216
BC Cancer Agency. Cervical Cancer Screening Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Cervical Cancer Screening Program , 2017. [10th ed}.
Audience
Professional
Continues / Continued By
Continues: Screening for cancer of the cervix : an office manual for health professionals. 9th ed. 2010
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Cervical Cancer Screening Program
Edition
[10th ed}
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Cervical Cancer Screening Program
Publication Date
2017
Subjects
Vaginal Smears
Cervix Uteri - cytology
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - diagnosis
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - prevention & control
Mass Screening
Cytological Techniques
BC Cancer Agency Cervical Cancer Screening Program
Handbooks
Notes
June 2017
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Oct 20 2021: Url not working. Confirm if document has been replaced
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Brain tumour : you are not alone on this journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19984
International Brain Tumour Alliance. Surrey, UK: International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA) , 2011. World ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 B814i 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Continues / Continued By
Brain tumour : clinicians, patients, caregivers, advocates, surgeons, researchers, nurses, allied healthcare professionals and others - all part of the international brain tumour community : you are not alone on this journey
Alternate Title
Brain tumour magazine
Corporate Author
International Brain Tumour Alliance
Editor
Oliver, Kathy
Strangman, Denis
Edition
World ed.
Place of Publication
Surrey, UK
Publisher
International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA)
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
130 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Caregivers
Medical Oncology
Radiation Oncology
Oncology Nursing
World Health
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Serial
Online
Frequency
Annual
Holdings
Online: 2012-
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WL358 B814i 2011
Website Notes
Past issues 2012-2015 are available online.
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Yoga and breast cancer : a journey to health and healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20093
Kollak, Ingrid, Utz-Billing, Isabell. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 K81y 2011
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
  1 read online  
Author
Kollak, Ingrid
Utz-Billing, Isabell
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Health
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xv, 173 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Exercise Therapy
Meditation
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Yoga
Mind-Body Therapies
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781932603910
1932603913
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP870 K81y 2011
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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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Infection prevention and control manual

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18048
Provincial Health Service Authority (PHSA), BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2012. rev. ed.
Audience
Professional
Corporate Author
Provincial Health Service Authority (PHSA)
BC Cancer Agency
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
Cross Infection - prevention & control
Infection - prevention & control
Provincial Health Services Authority
BC Cancer Agency
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Electronic version available through BCCA Network. See: file:///H:\EVERYONE\Infection_control\BCCA
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