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

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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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WHO monographs on selected medicinal plants

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World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2002.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QV766 W628 2002

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

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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We are all perfectly fine : a memoir of love, medicine and healing

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Horton, Jillian. Toronto, ON: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WZ100 H823 2021

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Horton, Jillian

Place of Publication: Toronto, ON

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: 290 p. ; 23 cm

Subjects: Physicians - psychology; Burnout, Professional; Occupational Stress; Burnout, Psychological; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN: 9781443461641

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WZ100 H823 2021

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Perfect health : the complete mind, body guide

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Chopra, Deepak. New York, NY: Harmony Books , 1991.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: W61 C549p 1991

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Chopra, Deepak

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Harmony Books

Publication Date: 1991

Physical Description: vi, 327 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Medicine, Ayurvedic; Preventive Medicine; Psychosomatic Medicine; Health Promotion - methods; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780517584217; 0517571951; 0517584212 (pbk.)

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: W61 C549p 1991

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

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Evidence-Based Medicine Working Group. Chicago, Ill.: AMA Press , 2002.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WB100 U84 2002

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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

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New York, NY: Riverhead Books , 2002.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 H847 2002

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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

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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

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

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MacKinnon, Andrew. Edmonton, AB: Partners Publishing | Lone Pine Publishing, Inc. , 2014.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QV766 M158 2014

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

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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Dodging the toxic bullet : how to protect yourself from everyday environmental health hazards

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Boyd, David R. [Vancouver, BC?]: Greystone Books | David Suzuki Foundation , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WA30 B789 2010

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Boyd, David R

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Greystone Books; David Suzuki Foundation

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 214 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Environmental Pollutants - toxicity; Environmental Pollutants - adverse effects; Carcinogens; Enviromental Health; Ecotoxicology; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9781553654544

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WA30 B789 2010

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Back to work after breast cancer

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Nessim, Susan. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim-Keeney/Cancervive , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B126 2006

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

This DVD tells the story of six vibrant women, each intent on making a contribution through their careers. The women work at different jobs, but are alike in one important way: they are balancing the demands of a breast cancer illness and work. It explores the challenges women face in the workplac…

Author: Nessim, Susan

Corporate Author: Cancervive; Living With It

Place of Publication: Los Angeles, CA

Publisher: Susan Nessim-Keeney/Cancervive

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 27 minutes

Subjects: Occupational Health Services; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Social Support; Employment; Workplace; Personnel Management; Life Change Events; Survivors; Popular Work

Abstract: This DVD tells the story of six vibrant women, each intent on making a contribution through their careers. The women work at different jobs, but are alike in one important way: they are balancing the demands of a breast cancer illness and work. It explores the challenges women face in the workplace as they journey through treatment to recovery.

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 B126 2006

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

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Natural Standard (Firm). [St. Louis, MO]: Elsevier Mosby , c2005.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QV13 N285 2005

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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

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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

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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How to read a paper : the basics of evidence based medicine

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Greenhalgh, Trisha. Tavistock Square, London: BMJ Publishing Group , 2001. 2nd ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WB100 G816 2001

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

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

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New York, NY: Springer , 2010. 2nd ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ269 H236h 2010

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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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Contemporary Chinese medicine : application and research : issue 14 : oncology

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Shi, Qi, Liu, Jiaxiang. Shanghai, China: , 1996.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 S555 1996

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Chinese medicine (oncology) : history, scope of study, current development etc.; Use of Chinese medicine in strengthening the body, managing side effects of radiotherapy, yin yang etc.; Different types of cancer, how they are treated by Chinese medicine

Author: Shi, Qi; Liu, Jiaxiang

Place of Publication: Shanghai, China

Publication Date: 1996

Physical Description: 316 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Medicine, Chinese Traditional; Popular Work

Abstract: Chinese medicine (oncology) : history, scope of study, current development etc.; Use of Chinese medicine in strengthening the body, managing side effects of radiotherapy, yin yang etc.; Different types of cancer, how they are treated by Chinese medicine