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Patient safety and quality : an evidence-based handbook for nurses

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16421
United States. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY100 P298h 2008
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
v.1: Patient safety and quality; Evidence-based practice; Patient-centered care; v.2: Working conditions : work environment; Critical opportunities for patient safety and quality; v.3: Tools for improvement
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Corporate Author
United States. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Editor
Hughes, Ronda G
Place of Publication
Rockville, MD
Publisher
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
3v.
Series
AHRQ publication no. 08-0043
Subjects
Patient Care - standards
Patient Care - nursing
Nursing
Safety Management - standards
Health Facilities - organization & administration
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Medical Errors - prevention & control
Patient-Centered Care
Quality of Health Care
Occupational Health
Patient Care Management
Evidence-Based Medicine
Abstract
v.1: Patient safety and quality
Evidence-based practice
Patient-centered care
v.2: Working conditions : work environment
Critical opportunities for patient safety and quality
v.3: Tools for improvement
ISBN
978587633539 (v.1)
978587633546 (v.2)
978587633553 (v.3)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WY100 P298h 2008
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http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nurseshdbk/nurseshdbk.pdf

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WHO monographs on selected medicinal plants

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10806
World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV766 W628 2002
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Alternate Title
Selected medicinal plants
Corporate Author
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
World Health Organization
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
2 volumes
Subjects
Plants, Medicinal
Medicine, Herbal
Medicine, Traditional
ISBN
9241545178 (v.1)
9241545372 (v.2)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV766 W628 2002

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Users' guides to medical literature : a manual for evidence-based clinical practice

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9537
Evidence-Based Medicine Working Group. Chicago, Ill.: AMA Press , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB100 U84 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
Evidence-Based Medicine Working Group
Editor
Guyatt, Gordon
Rennie, Drummond
Place of Publication
Chicago, Ill.
Publisher
AMA Press
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Evidence-Based Medicine
Clinical Medicine - standards
ISBN
1579471749
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB100 U84 2002

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How to prevent and treat cancer with natural medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10912
New York, NY: Riverhead Books , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H847 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Murray, Michael
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
xv, 415 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Alternative Medicine
Medicine, Herbal
Popular Work
ISBN
1573222224
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 H847 2002

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Science of the sacred : bridging global indigenous medicine systems and modern scientific principles

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123378
Redvers, Nicole. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB 55 R438 2019
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Based on current medical research, Native American and naturopathic doctor Nicole Redvers identifies traditional healing methods developed centuries ago that address modern ailments and medical processes - Provided by publisher
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Author
Redvers, Nicole
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
288 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
First Nations
Medicine, Traditional
Evidence-Based Medicine
Health Services, Indigenous
Popular Work
Abstract
Based on current medical research, Native American and naturopathic doctor Nicole Redvers identifies traditional healing methods developed centuries ago that address modern ailments and medical processes - Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781623173364
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB 55 R438 2019

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Edible and medicinal plants of Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124362
MacKinnon, Andrew. Edmonton, AB: Partners Publishing | Lone Pine Publishing, Inc. , 2014.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV766 M158 2014
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
MacKinnon, Andrew
Place of Publication
Edmonton, AB
Publisher
Partners Publishing
Lone Pine Publishing, Inc.
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
448 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Plants, Edible
Plants, Medicinal
Medicine, Traditional
Canada
Handbook
ISBN
9781772130027
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV766 M158 2014

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Traditional Chinese medicine approaches to cancer : harmony in the face of the tiger

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20761
McGrath, Henry. Philadelphia, PA: Singing Dragon , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M478t 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
McGrath, Henry
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Singing Dragon
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
254 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
ISBN
9781848190139
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 M478t 2009

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Natural Standard herb and supplement reference : evidence-based clinical reviews

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13941
Natural Standard (Firm). [St. Louis, MO]: Elsevier Mosby , c2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV13 N285 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Natural Standard herb and supplement reference
Herb and supplement reference
Corporate Author
Natural Standard (Firm)
Editor
Ulbricht, Catherine E
Basch, Ethan M
Place of Publication
[St. Louis, MO]
Publisher
Elsevier Mosby
Publication Date
c2005
Physical Description
xxviii, 1012 p.
Subjects
Plants, Medicinal
Plant Preparations
Dietary Supplements
Phytotherapy
Evidence-Based Medicine
ISBN
0323029949
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV13 N285 2005

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American Indian healing arts : herbs, rituals and remedies for every season of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122891
Kavasch, E. Barrie, Baar, Karen. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB55 K21 1999
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
Kavasch, E. Barrie
Baar, Karen
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
xviii, 309 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
First Nations
Plants, Medicinal
Plant Preparations
Medicine, Traditional
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553378818
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Status
Received
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB55 K21 1999
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Cancer therapy : results of fifty cases and the cure of advanced cancer by diet therapy : a summary of 30 years of clinical experimentation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8812
Gerson, Max. Bonita, Ca.: Gerson Institute , 1990. 5th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201.5 G382 1990
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Author
Gerson, Max
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Bonita, Ca.
Publisher
Gerson Institute
Publication Date
1990
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Alternative Medicine
Diet Therapy
ISBN
0882681052
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201.5 G382 1990
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How to read a paper : the basics of evidence based medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9757
Greenhalgh, Trisha. Tavistock Square, London: BMJ Publishing Group , 2001. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB100 G816 2001
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
Greenhalgh, Trisha
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Tavistock Square, London
Publisher
BMJ Publishing Group
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Evidence-Based Medicine
Research
Education, Medical
ISBN
0727915789
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WB100 G816 2001

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Handbook of evidence-based radiation oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20201
New York, NY: Springer , 2010. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ269 H236h 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Hansen, Eric K
Roach, Mack
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xviii, 786 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Evidence-Based Medicine
Handbooks
ISBN
9780387929873
0387929878
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ269 H236h 2010

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Breast cancer management : application of clinical and translational evidence to patient care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13192
Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , c2003. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP870 B828n 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Nabholtz, Jean-Marc
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date
c2003
Physical Description
xvi, 624 p. : ill. ; 26 cm
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Evidence-Based Medicine
ISBN
0781741319
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 B828n 2003

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Evidence-based nursing : a guide to clinical practice

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13901
DiCenso, Alba, Guyatt, Gordon, Ciliska, Donna. [St. Louis, MO]: Elsevier Mosby , 2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY100 E93 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
DiCenso, Alba
Guyatt, Gordon
Ciliska, Donna
Place of Publication
[St. Louis, MO]
Publisher
Elsevier Mosby
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Nursing Research
Nursing Care
Evidence-Based Medicine
ISBN
0323025919
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WY100 E93 2005

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Choices in healing : integrating the best of conventional and complementary approaches to cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4920
Lerner, Michael. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 L616 1994
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Lerner, Michael
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA
Publisher
MIT Press
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
xxvi, 667 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Alternative Medicine
Neoplasms - therapy
Psychotherapy
Popular Work
ISBN
0262621045 (pbk.)
0262121808 (hbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 L616 1994

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Treating cancer with immunotherapy and targeted therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124276
Olle, David A. Dulles, VA: Mercury Learning and Information , 2022. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 O49t 2022
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
Olle, David A.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Dulles, VA
Publisher
Mercury Learning and Information
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
xiii, 161 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Immunotherapy
Precision Medicine
Popular Work
ISBN
9781683927549
9781683927532
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 O49t 2022
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.
Read Online
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6915107

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Trick or treatment? : alternative medicine on trial

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113788
Singh, Simon, Ernst, Edzard. London, UK: Corgi Books , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 S617 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Singh, Simon
Ernst, Edzard
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Corgi Books
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
410 p. : ill., ports. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Evidence-Based Medicine
Popular Work
ISBN
9780552157629
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB890 S617 2009

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Luschiim's plants : traditional Indigenous foods, materials and medicines

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124244
Charlie, Luschiim Arvid, Turner, Nancy J. Madeira Park, BC: Harbour Publishing , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB55 C478l 2021
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
"In this unprecedented collection of botanical information, over 140 plants are categorized within their broad botanical groupings: algae and seaweeds, lichens, fungi and mushrooms, mosses and liverworts, ferns and fern-allies, coniferous trees, deciduous trees, shrubs and vines, and herbaceous flo…
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Author
Charlie, Luschiim Arvid
Turner, Nancy J.
Place of Publication
Madeira Park, BC
Publisher
Harbour Publishing
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xiii, 274 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Ethnobotany
Plants, Medicinal
Medicine, Traditional
Indigenous Canadians
First Nations
British Columbia
Popular Work
Abstract
"In this unprecedented collection of botanical information, over 140 plants are categorized within their broad botanical groupings: algae and seaweeds, lichens, fungi and mushrooms, mosses and liverworts, ferns and fern-allies, coniferous trees, deciduous trees, shrubs and vines, and herbaceous flowering plants. Each entry is illustrated with a colour photo and includes the plant?s common, scientific and Hul'q'umi'num'; names; a short description; where to find it; and cultural knowledge related to the plant. Additional notes encompass plant use, safety and conservation; the linguistic writing system used for Hul'q'umi'num'; plant names; as well as miscellaneous notes from interviews with Luschiim." - Back cover
Notes
A Hul'q'umi'num' (Cowichan) Ethnobotany - Top of cover
ISBN
9781550179453
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB55 C478l 2021

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Medicines to help us : traditional Métis plant use : study prints & resource guide

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Belcourt, Christi, Flamand, Rita (translator), Burnouf, Laura (translator), Richardson, Rose. Saskatoon, SK: Gabriel Dumont Institute , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB55 B427 2007
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Belcourt, Christi
Flamand, Rita (translator)
Burnouf, Laura (translator)
Richardson, Rose
Place of Publication
Saskatoon, SK
Publisher
Gabriel Dumont Institute
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xv, 80 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), maps ; 23 cm
Subjects
Ethnobotany
Plants, Medicinal
Medicine, Traditional
Indigenous Canadians
First Nations
Popular Work
Pictorial Works
ISBN
9780920915790
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB55 B427 2007

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PDQ : evidence-based principles and practice

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9660
McKibbon, Ann, Eady, Angela, Marks, Susan. Hamilton, Ont.: BC Decker Inc. , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W84 M479 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
McKibbon, Ann
Eady, Angela
Marks, Susan
Place of Publication
Hamilton, Ont.
Publisher
BC Decker Inc.
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Evidence-Based Medicine
Databases
Research
Information Storage and Retrieval
ISBN
1550091182
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W84 M479 1999

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