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Psychosocial issues near the end of life : a resource for professional care providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14432
Washington, DC: American Psychological Association , 2005. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 P974 2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Includes effects of culture in end-of-life situations, ethical considerations, mental health issues, depression, the needs of caregivers, recommendations to improve psychosocial care.
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Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Psychological Association
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Terminal Care - psychology
Terminally Ill - psychology
Attitude to Death
Social Support
Abstract
Includes effects of culture in end-of-life situations, ethical considerations, mental health issues, depression, the needs of caregivers, recommendations to improve psychosocial care.
ISBN
1591472369
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WB310 P974 2006

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Impact of spirituality, social support, and defensive/adaptive coping on death anxiety at end of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19229
McMahon, Robin Lynn. Washington, DC: Catholic University of America , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM172 M167 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
McMahon, Robin Lynn
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Catholic University of America
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Spirituality
Hospice Care
Terminally Ill
Social Support
Anxiety
Adaptation, Psychological
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172 M167 2004

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Mastering communication with seriously ill patients : balancing honesty with empathy and hope

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18373
Back, Anthony, Arnold, Robert, Tulsky, James. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 M423b 2009
Availability
5 copies, 4 available
Taking your skills to the next level; Getting a good start; Talking about serious news; Discussing evidence for making treatment decisions; Discussing prognosis; Between the big events; Conducting a family conference; Dealing with conflicts; Transitions to end-of-life care; Talking about dying; Cul…
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Author
Back, Anthony
Arnold, Robert
Tulsky, James
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
x, 158 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Counseling - methods
Communication
Professional-Family Relations
Attitude to Death
Abstract
Taking your skills to the next level
Getting a good start
Talking about serious news
Discussing evidence for making treatment decisions
Discussing prognosis
Between the big events
Conducting a family conference
Dealing with conflicts
Transitions to end-of-life care
Talking about dying
Cultivating your skills
ISBN
9780521706186
0521706181
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Internet
Call Number
W62 M423b 2009
Website Notes
This R2 title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
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https://login.bccancer.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://www.R2Library.com/marc_frame.aspx?ResourceID=1616

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Physician's guide to coping with death and dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18099
Swanson, Jan, Cooper, Alan. Montreal: McGill-Queen’s University Press , 2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 S972p 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Swanson, Jan
Cooper, Alan
Place of Publication
Montreal
Publisher
McGill-Queen’s University Press
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xi, 286 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Terminal Care - psychology
Physicians - psychology
Physician-Patient Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
ISBN
9780773528321
0773528326
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB310 S972p 2005

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Dying and death in oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119749
Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 D996 2017
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Editor
Berk, Lawrence
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
v, 185 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Death
Neoplasms - psychology
Attitude to Death
Terminal Care
Medical Oncology - methods
Thanatology
ISBN
9783319418599
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 D996 2017

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On our way : the final passage through life and death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14708
Kastenbaum, Robert. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 K19 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Kastenbaum, Robert
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
University of California Press
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
vii, 452 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Series
Life passages
Subjects
Death - psychology
Attitude to Death
Thanatology
ISBN
0520218809 (alk. paper)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 K19 2004

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Life and death decisions : psychological and ethical considerations in end-of-life care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10795
Kleespies, Phillip M. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 K63 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Kleespies, Phillip M
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Psychological Association
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Terminal Care - ethics
Terminal Care - psychology
Terminal Care - legislation & jurisprudence
Right to Die
Euthanasia
Suicide, Assisted
Advance Care Planning
Attitude to Death
ISBN
1591470676
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB310 K63 2004

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Experience of nurses caring for young-middle aged patients dying of cancer : a descriptive study

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3328
Canning, Shelley Elisabeth. [Vancouver, BC?]: Shelley Elisabeth Canning , 1995.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY161 C225 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Canning, Shelley Elisabeth
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Shelley Elisabeth Canning
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology - in adulthood - nursing
Oncology Nursing
Nurses
Attitude to Death
Terminal Care
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WY161 C225 1995

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Caring for patients at the end of life : facing an uncertain future together

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10170
Quill, Timothy E. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2001.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 Q6 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Quill, Timothy E
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Terminal Care
Palliative Care
Attitude to Death
ISBN
0195139402
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB310 Q6 2001

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19228
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.
Read Online
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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Being mortal : medicine and what matters in the end

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21732
Gawande, Atul. [Toronto, ON]: Doubleday Canada , 2014.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 G284 2014
Availability
5 copies, 4 available
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Author
Gawande, Atul
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Doubleday Canada
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
282 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Aging - physiology
Aged
Activities of Daily Living
Ethics, Medical
Quality of Life
Attitude to Death
Prognosis
ISBN
9780385677004
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 G284 2014

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Last dance : encountering death and dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10287
DeSpelder, Lynne, Strickland, Albert Lee. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, Inc. , 2002. 6th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF789 D4 D468 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
DeSpelder, Lynne
Strickland, Albert Lee
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Death - psychology
Attitude to Death
ISBN
0767421620
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 D468 2002

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Health state descriptions for Canadians : cancers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15691
[Ottawa, ON]: Statistics Canada , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 H434e 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The series is primarily intended to document the disease classifications used in the Population Health Impact of Disease in Canada (PHI) research program and help researchers to understand how the PHI estimates were calculated. It is also of interest to health professionals, advocacy groups, and in…
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Editor
Evans, William K
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Statistics Canada
Publication Date
2006
Series
Health state descriptions for Canadians
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - epidemiology - Canada
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasm Staging
Activities of Daily Living
Health Status - Canada
Cost of Illness - Canada
Quality of Life
Risk Factors
Prognosis
Attitude to Health
Classification and Measurement System of Functional Health (CLAMES)
Abstract
The series is primarily intended to document the disease classifications used in the Population Health Impact of Disease in Canada (PHI) research program and help researchers to understand how the PHI estimates were calculated. It is also of interest to health professionals, advocacy groups, and individual Canadians who are looking for an overview of how living with cancer affects day-to-day functioning throughout its various stages of progression and treatment."
ISBN
0662696182
ISSN
1718-4630
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 H434e 2006
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http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/82-619-m/82-619-m2005001-eng.pdf

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Dying well : a guide to enabling a good death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13862
Neuberger, Julia. San Francisco, Ca.: Radcliffe Medical , 2004. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF789 D4 N478d 2004
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Neuberger, Julia
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
San Francisco, Ca.
Publisher
Radcliffe Medical
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xiii, 159 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Grief
Public Policy
Religion and Psychology
ISBN
1857759400
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 N478d 2004

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Working with loss and grief : a new model for practitioners

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18052
Machin, Linda. Los Angeles, CA: Sage Publications , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM55 M149w 2009
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Machin, Linda
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Sage Publications
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xi, 200 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Counseling - methods
Attitude to Death
Grief
Loss
Counseling
Bereavement - psychology
Case Reports
ISBN
9781412946681
1412946674
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WM55 M149w 2009

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Symptom management in advanced cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18385
Twycross, Robert, Wilcock, Andrew, Toller, Claire Stark. Nottingham, UK: Palliativedrugs.com Ltd. , 2009. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WL700 T975s 2009
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Twycross, Robert
Wilcock, Andrew
Toller, Claire Stark
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Nottingham, UK
Publisher
Palliativedrugs.com Ltd.
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xx, 447 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Pain - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
ISBN
9780955254734
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WL700 T975s 2009

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Dx/Rx : palliative cancer care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14632
Malhotra, V. Tim, Moryl, Natalie. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 M249d 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Palliative cancer care
Author
Malhotra, V. Tim
Moryl, Natalie
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Palliative Care - methods
Terminal Care - methods
Pain - drug therapy
Physician-Patient Relations
ISBN
0763726397
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 M249d 2006

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Handbook of advanced cancer care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15087
European Society for Medical Oncology. London: Taylor & Francis , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 H236c 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Advanced cancer care
Corporate Author
European Society for Medical Oncology
Editor
Catane, Raphael
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
ix, 278 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - therapy
Palliative Care - methods
Neoplasms - psychology
ISBN
9780415375306
0415375304
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WB310 H236c 2006

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Implementing cancer survivorship care planning : workshop summary

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16154
Hewitt, Maria, Ganz, Patricia A. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 I355 2007
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship and Institute of Medicine National Cancer Policy Forum workshop in partnership with the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the National Cancer Institute
Author
Hewitt, Maria
Ganz, Patricia A
Corporate Author
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
x, 309 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Patient Care Planning
Continuity of Patient Care
United States
ISBN
9780309103183
0309103185
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 I355 2007
Read Online
http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=11739

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MASCC textbook of cancer supportive care and survivorship

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121100
Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer. Cham, Switzerland: Springer , 2018. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 M395 2018
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
Editor
Olver, Ian N
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xv, 436 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Palliative Care
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors
Notes
CN Library copy is housed Northern Health Library at UHNBC
ISBN
9783319909899
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
CN Library
Call Number
QZ266 M395 2018

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