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Volunteering in health care

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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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Safe and courteous wheelchair handling

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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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Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada : our lives have been changed by a brain tumour

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Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, Homespun Productions. London, ON: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada , 2009?.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 B815b 2009

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

This is about the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada's activities and services.; Introduction; Statistics; Founders; Research; Services; Volunteers; Information day; Spring sprint; Survivor; Donor; Thank you

Corporate Author: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada; Homespun Productions

Place of Publication: London, ON

Publisher: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada

Publication Date: 2009?

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms; Voluntary Health Agencies; Child; Adult; Popular Work

Abstract: This is about the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada's activities and services.; Introduction; Statistics; Founders; Research; Services; Volunteers; Information day; Spring sprint; Survivor; Donor; Thank you

Language: English; French

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WL358 B815b 2009

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World health statistics 2008

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World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2008.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WA900.1 W97 2008

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Corporate Author: World Health Organization

Place of Publication: Geneva

Publisher: World Health Organization

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 110 p. : ill., 30 cm.

Subjects: World Health; Vital Statistics; Risk Factors; Health Status Indicators; Statistics

ISBN: 9789241563598; 9241563591

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library REF Statistics; Internet

Call Number: WA900.1 W97 2008

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World health statistics 2012

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World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2012.

Audience: Professional

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Corporate Author: World Health Organization

Place of Publication: Geneva

Publisher: World Health Organization

Publication Date: 2012

Subjects: World Health; Vital Statistics; Risk Factors; Health Status Indicators; Mortality; Morbidity; Life Expectancy; Demography; Statistics

ISBN: 9789241564441

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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http://www.who.int/gho/publications/world_health_statistics/2012/en/index.html

http://www.who.int/gho/publications/world_health_statistics/EN_WHS2012_Full.pdf

World cancer report 2008

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International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: IARC Press , 2008.

Audience: Professional

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Corporate Author: International Agency for Research on Cancer

Editor: Boyle, Peter; Levin, Bernard

Place of Publication: Lyon, France

Publisher: IARC Press

Publication Date: 2008

Subjects: Neoplasms - epidemiology; Neoplasms - etiology; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Neoplasms - therapy; World Health; Statistics

ISBN: 9789283204237; 9283204239

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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http://www.iarc.fr/en/publications/pdfs-online/wcr/2008/wcr_2008.pdf

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My partner has breast cancer : how can I help? : a parallel journey

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BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Alliance. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Alliance , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 M995a 2010

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Corporate Author: BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Alliance

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Alliance

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 18 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Spouses; Social Support; Popular Work

Notes: There was also an edition revised July 2012 which is online.

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet; Handout; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 M995a 2010

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http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer/breast/information-kit

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Quality of death : ranking end-of-life care across the world : a report from the Economist Intelligence Unit

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Economist Intelligence Unit, LIEN Foundation. London, UK: Economist Intelligence Unit , 2010.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WB310 Q1 2010

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Corporate Author: Economist Intelligence Unit; LIEN Foundation

Place of Publication: London, UK

Publisher: Economist Intelligence Unit

Publication Date: 2010

Subjects: Terminal Care - statistics & numerical data; Terminal Care - economics; Attitude to Death; Advance Care Planning; Quality indicators, Health care; Terminal Care - standards; Evaluation Studies; Health Status Indicators; World Health

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: WB310 Q1 2010

Website Notes: 2nd URL leads to this report and more information on the Quality of Death Index.

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http://graphics.eiu.com/upload/QOD_main_final_edition_Jul12_toprint.pdf

http://www.eiu.com/sponsor/lienfoundation/qualityofdeath

http://www.lifebeforedeath.com/qualityofdeath/highlights.shtml

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Healthy active childhood : giving children the best chance of a cancer-free future : tackling obesity as a cancer risk

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Slevin, Terry, Anderson, Annie, Doyle, Colleen. Geneva: International Union Against Cancer , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 H434s 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Alternate Title: I love my healthy active childhood

Author: Slevin, Terry; Anderson, Annie; Doyle, Colleen

Place of Publication: Geneva

Publisher: International Union Against Cancer

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: 48 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - prevention & control; Obesity - complications; Energy Intake; Energy Metabolism; Exercise; Body Weight; Neoplasms - diet therapy; Health Promotion; Food; Diet; Physical Fitness; Child

ISBN: 9782970053316

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: QZ201 H434s 2009

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Brain tumour : you are not alone on this journey

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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

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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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Developing change management skills : a resource for health care professionals and managers

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Iles, Valerie, Cranfield, Steve. London, UK: NHS Service Delivery and Organization (SDO) R & D Programme , 2004.

Audience: Professional

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Alternate Title: Managing change in the NHS

Author: Iles, Valerie; Cranfield, Steve

Place of Publication: London, UK

Publisher: NHS Service Delivery and Organization (SDO) R & D Programme

Publication Date: 2004

Subjects: Personnel Management; Leadership; Management Quality Circles; Health Services Administration; Organizational Innovation

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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http://www.netscc.ac.uk/hsdr/files/adhoc/change-management-developing-skills.pdf

Cervical cancer screening policy change : frequently asked questions

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BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Cervical Cancer Screening Program , 2016.

Audience: Professional

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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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http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/screening/health-professionals/cervix

http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/screening/Documents/CCSP_GuidelinesManual-CervicalCancerScreeningPolicyChangeReferenceGuide.pdf

Family nursing interviewing skills : how to use questions in family interviewing

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Wright, Lorraine M, Leahey, Maureen. Calgary, AB: MDI Video , 2006.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WY100 W951f 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: How to use questions in family interviewing

Author: Wright, Lorraine M; Leahey, Maureen

Place of Publication: Calgary, AB

Publisher: MDI Video

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 27 minutes

Series: How to family nursing series 5

Subjects: Nursing Assessment; Family Health - nurses' instruction; Interview - methods - nurses' instruction

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library AV Room

Call Number: WY100 W951f 2006

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Cancer incidence in five continents : volume VIII

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International Agency for Research on Cancer, International Association of Cancer Registries. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2002.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 C354 2002

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Corporate Author: International Agency for Research on Cancer; International Association of Cancer Registries

Editor: Parkin, D.M

Place of Publication: Lyon, France

Publisher: International Agency for Research on Cancer

Publication Date: 2002

Series: IARC scientific publications 155

Subjects: Neoplasms - epidemiology; World Health Organization

ISBN: 9283221559

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library REF Statistics; Internet

Call Number: QZ200 C354 2002

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http://www.iarc.fr/en/publications/pdfs-online/epi/sp155/CI5V8.pdf

http://www.iarc.fr/en/publications/pdfs-online/epi/sp155/ci5v8-erratum.pdf

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Change : a fresh perspective on life (colon cancer)

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Macey, Tyler. [Vancouver, BC?]: Headterner Productions Inc. | Heavywater Studios Ltd. , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WI520 M142 2008

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Featuring Bret Martin, Tylery Macey, Linda Webb-Khakaba, Mark and Tracy Gonnella, John Shillington, Krystyna Macey, with guest star appearance, Tommy Smothers

Author: Macey, Tyler

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Headterner Productions Inc.; Heavywater Studios Ltd.

Publication Date: 2008

Subjects: Colorectal Neoplasms; Adaptation, Psychological; Survivors; Humor; Popular Work; Personal Narratives

Abstract: Featuring Bret Martin, Tylery Macey, Linda Webb-Khakaba, Mark and Tracy Gonnella, John Shillington, Krystyna Macey, with guest star appearance, Tommy Smothers

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WI520 M142 2008

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Tired of being tired? : how people with cancer can manage their fatigue

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Finck, Jennifer, Wong, Helen. [Victoria, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Cancer Centre , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Alternate Title: Managing fatigue : tired of being tired

Author: Finck, Jennifer; Wong, Helen

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Cancer Centre

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: 25 minutes

Subjects: Pain

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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Cancer incidence in five continents : volume IX

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International Agency for Research on Cancer, International Association of Cancer Registries. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2008.