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Truth about the drug companies : how they deceive us and what to do about it

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19689
Angell, Marcia. New York, NY: Random House Trade Paperbacks , 2005. updated ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV736 A583t 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The $200 billion colossus -- The creation of a new drug -- How much does the pharmaceutical industry really spend on R & D? -- Just how innovative is this industry? -- "Me-too" drugs : the main business of the pharmaceutical industry -- How good are new drugs? -- The hard sell...lures, bribes, and …
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Author
Angell, Marcia
Edition
updated ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Random House Trade Paperbacks
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xxviii, 319p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Drug Industry - economics
Advertising as Topic
Pharmaceutical Preparations - economics
Biomedical Research - economics
Government Regulation
Marketing of Health Services
United States
Abstract
The $200 billion colossus -- The creation of a new drug -- How much does the pharmaceutical industry really spend on R & D? -- Just how innovative is this industry? -- "Me-too" drugs : the main business of the pharmaceutical industry -- How good are new drugs? -- The hard sell...lures, bribes, and kickbacks -- Marketing masquerading as education -- Marketing masquerading as research -- Patent games : stretching out monopolies -- Buying influence : how the industry makes sure it gets its way -- Is the party over? -- How to save the pharmaceutical industry...and get our money's worth.
ISBN
9780375760945
0375760946
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV736 A583t 2005

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Role of the media in promoting and reducing tobacco use

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21819
National Cancer Institute (U.S.). [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM290 R745 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
National Cancer Institute (U.S.)
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute (U.S.)
Editor
Davis, Ronald M
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xxviii, 655 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Series
NCI tobacco control monograph series 19
Subjects
Tobacco Use Disorder - prevention & control
Advertising as Topic
Tobacco Products
Communications Media
Health Promotion
Mass Media
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Internet
Call Number
WM290 R745 2008
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https://cancercontrol.cancer.gov/brp/tcrb/monographs/monograph-19

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Home care for seriously ill children : a manual for parents

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10826
Alexandria, VA: Children's Hospice International , 2003. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WX28.61 H765 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Orloff, Stacy
Huff, Susan M
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Alexandria, VA
Publisher
Children's Hospice International
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Hospice Care - in infancy & childhood
Home Care Services - in infancy & childhood
Parent-Child Relations
ISBN
0932321046
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WX28.61 H765 2003

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Art and science of patient education for health literacy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123611
Stewart, Mellisa N. St Louis, MO: Elsevier , 2020.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA590 S849 2020
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Stewart, Mellisa N.
Place of Publication
St Louis, MO
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xiii, 241 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Health Literacy
Patient Education as Topic
Professional-Patient Relations
Physician-Patient Relations
ISBN
9780323609081
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WA590 S849 2020

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My mother, your mother : embracing "slow medicine" : the compassionate approach to caring for your aging loved ones

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21013
McCullough, Dennis M. New York, NY: Harper , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT120 M131 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
McCullough, Dennis M
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harper
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xxiii, 263 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Aging
Adult Children
Family
Caregivers
Health Services for the Aged
Parent-Child Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
9780061243035
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WT120 M131 2009

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Health literacy in Canada: a primer for students

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120948
Hoffman-Goetz, Laurie, Donelle, Lorie, Ahmed, Ruksana. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Scholars' Press Inc. , 2014.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA590 H699 2014
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
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Author
Hoffman-Goetz, Laurie
Donelle, Lorie
Ahmed, Ruksana
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Scholars' Press Inc.
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xv, 247 p. :ill. ; 25 cm
Subjects
Health Literacy
Patient Education as Topic
Professional-Patient Relations
Physician-Patient Relations
Leadership
Coaching
Canada
ISBN
9781551305592
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA590 H699 2014

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Communicating effectively with patients undergoing chemotherapy : a guide for healthcare professionals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20189
Ali, Val, Audet-Lapointe, Marika. [Toronto, ON]: Elsevier Canada , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 A398 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Ali, Val
Audet-Lapointe, Marika
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Elsevier Canada
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
20 p. ; 21 cm.
Series
New horizons in oncology
Subjects
Communication
Physician-Patient Relations
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Patient Education as Topic
ISBN
9781897422496
1897422490
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W62 A398 2008

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Taking charge of cancer : what you need to know to get the best treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120125
Palma, David. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 P171 2017
Availability
12 copies, 12 available
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Author
Palma, David
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
x, 255 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms--therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Patient Navigation
Patient Participation - methods
Health Services Accessibility
Decision Making
Quality of Health Care
Physician-Patient Relations
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002328)
ISBN
9781626258624
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 P171 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
Access to color figures and links relevant to each chapter.
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http://www.qualitycancertreatment.com/links.html

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Doctors' tale : professionalism and public trust

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16193
Irvine, Donald. Abingdon, UK: Radcliffe Medical Press , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W 84 I72d 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Irvine, Donald
Place of Publication
Abingdon, UK
Publisher
Radcliffe Medical Press
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
ix, 247 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Delivery of Health Care - organization & administration
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Physician-Patient Relations
Public Opinion
Clinical Competence - legislation & jurisprudence
Homicide
Malpractice - legislation & jurisprudence
Medical Staff, Hospital - legislation & jurisprudence
Organizational Culture
Great Britain
ISBN
9781857759778
185775977X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W 84 I72d 2003

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See me as a person : creating therapeutic relationships with patients and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122426
Koloroutis, Mary, Trout, Michael David. Minneapolis, MN: Creative Health Care Management , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; The nature of the therapeutic relationship -- Presence through attunement -- Wondering : cultivating curiosity for efficient and compassionate practice -- Following : the magic of palpation -- Holding : creating a safe haven for the patient and family -- Moving beyond obstacles with clar…
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Author
Koloroutis, Mary
Trout, Michael David
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN
Publisher
Creative Health Care Management
Publication Date
2012
Series
EBSCOhost eBook Nursing Collection
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Nurse-Patient Relations
Abstract
Contents:
The nature of the therapeutic relationship -- Presence through attunement -- Wondering : cultivating curiosity for efficient and compassionate practice -- Following : the magic of palpation -- Holding : creating a safe haven for the patient and family -- Moving beyond obstacles with clarity and purpose -- Reflective practice : the means by which learning becomes permanent.
ISBN
9781886624832
9781886624719
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This EBSCO 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.
Read Online
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=e680sww&AN=653428
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Cancer in the family : helping children cope with a parent's illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10969
Heiney, Sue P. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C126h 2001
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Intended for parents. Divided into sections, each one discusses how to talk with children based on their ages and includes hands-on tools, such as drawing pictures, planting a garden, telling stories, etc.; Helping children understand diagnosis : Includes talking to children, children’s com…
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Author
Heiney, Sue P
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Family Relations
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Abstract
Intended for parents. Divided into sections, each one discusses how to talk with children based on their ages and includes hands-on tools, such as drawing pictures, planting a garden, telling stories, etc.
Helping children understand diagnosis : Includes talking to children, children’s common questions, reactions based on age and providing comfort.
Helping children understand treatment : what children need to know, coping with changes, talking to people at school.
Understanding and using psychosocial support services : how to know if you or your child need help, services available, how to choose a counselor.
Taking care of yourself : mind, body, and spirit techniques, cognitive therapies.
Time after treatment : what to expect after treatment, what children may feel after treatment.
Helping children deal with recurrence, progressive, or terminal Illness; explaining recurrence, facing questions about death.
Outlines steps necessary to help children understand what happens when a parent has been diagnosed with cancer. Even when a parent is sick, families can learn how to strengthen ties and express concern for each other.
ISBN
0944235344
9780944235348
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C126h 2001

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Parenting from your heart : sharing the gifts of compassion, connection, and choice

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13322
Kashtan, Inbal. Encinitas, CA.: Puddle Dancer Press , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 K19 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Kashtan, Inbal
Place of Publication
Encinitas, CA.
Publisher
Puddle Dancer Press
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Interpersonal Communications
Interpersonal Relations
Parent-Child Relations
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 K19 2003

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Untimely passages : young adult daughters share their experiences of parental cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14051
Puterman, Jennifer Katzenstein. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201 P988u 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Puterman, Jennifer Katzenstein
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Parent-Child Relations
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 P988u 2004

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Communication skills that heal : a practical approach to a new professionalism in medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14442
Bub, Barry. Oxford: Radcliffe Publishing , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 B917 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Bub, Barry
Place of Publication
Oxford
Publisher
Radcliffe Publishing
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xxiv, 165 p.
Subjects
Communication
Physician-Patient Relations
Professional-Patient Relations
ISBN
9781857756647
1857756649
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W62 B917 2006

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Empathy and the practice of medicine : beyond pills and the scalpel

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9525
New Haven, CT: Yale University Press , 1993.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 E55 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Spiro, Howard M
Place of Publication
New Haven, CT
Publisher
Yale University Press
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Empathy
Physician-Patient Relations
Nurse-Patient Relations
ISBN
0300066708
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W62 E55 1993

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When cancer joins the family

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16287
Janes, Karen. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B863 2007 v.8
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
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Author
Janes, Karen
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BCCA video telehealth series "Closer to home" 8
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Nurse-Patient Relations
Parent-Child Relations
Popular Work
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 B863 2007 v.8

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Talking tools I : better physician-patient communication for better patient outcomes

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9691
Canada. Health Canada. Ottawa, Ont.: Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada , 2001.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 T146 2001 v.1
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
Canada. Health Canada
Place of Publication
Ottawa, Ont.
Publisher
Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Patient Compliance
ISBN
0662299620
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
W62 T146 2001 v.1
Website Notes
Available in PDF format
Read Online
https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2012/sc-hc/H39-509-1999-eng.pdf

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Talking tools II : putting communication skills to work : resource booklet

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Canada. Health Canada. Ottawa, Ont.: Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada , 2001.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 T146 2001 v.2
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
Canada. Health Canada
Place of Publication
Ottawa, Ont.
Publisher
Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Patient Compliance
ISBN
066231171X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
W62 T146 2001 v.2
Website Notes
Available in PDF format.
Read Online
https://publications.gc.ca/collections/Collection/H39-509-2001-2E.pdf

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Talking tools II : putting communication skills to work : course book

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9693
Canada. Health Canada. Ottawa, Ont.: Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada , 2001.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 T146 2001 v.3
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canada. Health Canada
Place of Publication
Ottawa, Ont.
Publisher
Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Patient Compliance
ISBN
0662311701
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
W62 T146 2001 v.3
Website Notes
Available in PDF format
Read Online
https://publications.gc.ca/collections/Collection/H39-509-2001-1E.pdf

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When a parent has cancer : a guide to caring for your children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4394
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H296 1997
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xx, 198 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
0060187093
9780060187095
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H296 1997

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