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Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120548
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2016. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook : basic consumer health information about ayurveda, acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic care, diet-based therapies, herbal and vitamin supplements, homeopathy, massage, meditation, naturopathy, reflexology, reiki, shiatsu, feng shui, tai chi, qi…
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Editor
Jones, Keith
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2016
Series
Health reference series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Mind-Body Therapies
Popular Work
Abstract
Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook : basic consumer health information about ayurveda, acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic care, diet-based therapies, herbal and vitamin supplements, homeopathy, massage, meditation, naturopathy, reflexology, reiki, shiatsu, feng shui, tai chi, qi gong, traditional Chinese medicine, yoga and other complementary and alternative medical therapies: along with statistics, tips for selecting a practitioner, treatments for specific health conditions, as glossary of related terms and a directory of resources for additional help and information.
Table of contents:
Part I An Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) -- Part II Alternative Medicine Systems -- Part III Complementary and Alternative Therapies -- Part IV Dietary Supplements -- Part V Alternative Treatments for Specific Diseases and Conditions -- Part VI Additional Help and Information
ISBN
9780780813786
9780780814042
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.
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Alternative medicine : a critical assessment of 202 modalities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124993
Ernst, Edzard. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2022. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
"Alternative medicine (AM) is popular; about 40% of the US general population have used alternative treatment in the past year, and in Germany this figure is around 70%. The global market is expected to reach nearly US $ 200 billion by 2025, with most of these funds coming directly out of consumers…
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Author
Ernst, Edzard
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Copernicus books
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Treatment Outcome
Evidence-Based Medicine
Popular Work
Abstract
"Alternative medicine (AM) is popular; about 40% of the US general population have used alternative treatment in the past year, and in Germany this figure is around 70%. The global market is expected to reach nearly US $ 200 billion by 2025, with most of these funds coming directly out of consumers' pockets. Consumers are bombarded with misleading and false information on AM and therefore prone to making wrong, unwise, or dangerous therapeutic decisions, endangering their health and wasting their money. This book is a reference text aimed at guiding consumers through the maze of AM. This second edition includes over 50 additional treatments as well as updates on many others." - Provided by publisher
Notes
First edition: Alternative medicine : a critical assessment of 150 modalities
ISBN
9783031107092
9783031107108
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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.
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Advance care planning in British Columbia

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20646
British Columbia. Ministry of Health. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 A245 2012
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Advance care planning
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
13 minutes
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Advance Directives
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
W85.5 A245 2012
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Advance care planning in British Columbia

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20647
British Columbia. Ministry of Health. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 A245p 2012
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Advance care planning
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
13 minutes
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Advance Directives
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
Punjabi
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85.5 A245p 2012
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Advance care planning in British Columbia

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20648
British Columbia. Ministry of Health. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 A245c 2012
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Advance care planning
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
13 minutes
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Advance Directives
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
Chinese-Simplified
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85.5 A245c 2012
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Detroit. MI: Omnigraphics , 2013. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Surgery sourcebook : basic consumer health information about common inpatient and outpatient surgeries, including critical care and trauma, gastrointestinal, gynecologic and obstetric, cardiac and vascular, neurologic, ophthalmologic, orthopedic, reconstructive and cosmetic, and other major and min…
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Editor
Sutton, Amy L.
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit. MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
677 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Health reference series
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Consumer Health Information
Popular Work
Abstract
Surgery sourcebook : basic consumer health information about common inpatient and outpatient surgeries, including critical care and trauma, gastrointestinal, gynecologic and obstetric, cardiac and vascular, neurologic, ophthalmologic, orthopedic, reconstructive and cosmetic, and other major and minor surgeries along with information about anesthesia and pain relief options, risks and complications, postoperative recovery concerns, and innovative surgical techniques and tools, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of additional resources
ISBN
9780780812925
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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.
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Resource guide for Chinese cancer patients (Lower Mainland)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120229
Kwong, Sandy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2017. rev.ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Part 1 Financial Assistance
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Author
Kwong, Sandy
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Edition
rev.ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
volumes ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Social Support
Consumer Health Information
Information Services
Community Health Services
Patient Education Handout
Resource Guides
Social Welfare
Popular Work
Abstract
Part 1 Financial Assistance
Language
English
Chinese
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Resource guide for Chinese cancer patients (Lower Mainland)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20157
Kwong, Sandy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B862r 2011
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Author
Kwong, Sandy
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
51 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Social Support
Consumer Health Information
Information Services
Community Health Services
Patient Education Handout
Resource Guides
Social Welfare
Popular Work
ISBN
9781896624211
Language
English
Chinese
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 B862r 2011
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Improving health literacy within a state : workshop summary

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121257
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Roundtable on Health Literacy., Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice., Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA590 I34 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Roundtable on Health Literacy.
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice.
Institute of Medicine of the National Academies
Editor
Hewitt, Maria
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xvi, 98 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Consumer Health Information
Communication barriers
Educational Status
Health Education - methods
Health Education - standards
Telemedicine
United States
Congress
Notes
Conference workshop summary proceedings : Understanding What Works in Health Literacy Across a State: A Workshop (2010 : Los Angeles, Calif.).
ISBN
9780309215725
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
WA590 I34 2011
Website Notes
Available in PDF format at link
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So-called alternative medicine (SCAM) for cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123313
Ernst, Edzard. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Author
Ernst, Edzard
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Complementary Medicine
Evidence Based Medicine
Popular Work
ISBN
9783030741570
9783030741587
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
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.
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Guidebook for patients : Centre for the North

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21659
BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the North. Prince George, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the North , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Alternate Title
BC Cancer Agency guidebook for patients
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the North
Place of Publication
Prince George, BC
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the North
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
Cancer Care Facilities
BC Cancer Agency
Patient Education Handout
Prince George
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Cancer and complementary medicine : your guide to smart choices in symptom management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21862
Lee, Colleen O, Decker, Georgia M. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society | Hygeia Media , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 L477c 2012
Table of Contents:; What is complementary and alternative medicine, and can it be used safely? -- Types of complementary and alternative therapies -- Herbs, vitamins, and supplements -- Symptom management with complementary and alternative medicine -- CAM therapy use by site -- Healthy living.
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Author
Lee, Colleen O
Decker, Georgia M
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Hygeia Media
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
iv, 145 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Complementary Therapies
Popular Work
Abstract
Table of Contents:
What is complementary and alternative medicine, and can it be used safely? -- Types of complementary and alternative therapies -- Herbs, vitamins, and supplements -- Symptom management with complementary and alternative medicine -- CAM therapy use by site -- Healthy living.
ISBN
935864173
9781935864172
9781935864394
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 L477c 2012
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.
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What to expect : a patient's guide to the BC Cancer Agency Vancouver Island Centre

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17573
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre. [Victoria, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre | Cedarwood Productions Inc. , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ24 B863v 2008
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Your first visit
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre
Cedarwood Productions Inc.
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
20 minutes
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Island Cancer Centre
Cancer Care Facilities
British Columbia
Patient Education Handout
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ24 B863v 2008
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What to expect : a patient's guide to the BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Island

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18108
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre. [Victoria, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre | Cedarwood Productions Inc. , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ24 B863v 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Your first visit
A new patient guide to the BC Cancer Agency
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre
Cedarwood Productions Inc.
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour ; 20 minutes
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Island Cancer Centre
Cancer Care Facilities
British Columbia
Patient Education Handout
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Call Number
QZ24 B863v 2008
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Archives Available
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From patients who know : a hospital handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119928
Openlab, University Health Network. [Toronto, ON]: Openlab, University Health Network , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Openlab, University Health Network
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Openlab, University Health Network
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
87 p.
Subjects
Inpatients - psychology
Aged
Hospitalization
Adaptation, Psychological
Consumer Health Information
Patient Satisfaction
Patient Navigation
Patient Participation
Guidebooks
Patient Education Handout
Notes
"This Handbook is a product of OpenLab's Stuff Patients Want initiative. Stuff Patients Want is a participatory design initiative in which patients come together to share health care experiences they find frustrating. These patients are then armed with the tools (e.g. design, production)they need to bring their practical and inspired solutions to life. Stuff Patients Want is carried out in the Scandinavian participatory design tradition, driven by the idea that the people destined to use a product or service should play a critical role in designing it, and characterized by active collaboration between users and designers throughout the participatory process."
ISBN
9780995281509
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
E-book available in PDF format
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Advance care planning : expressing your wishes for future health care treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20620
British Columbia. Ministry of Health. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Advance Directives
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Scroll down to Brochures. Click on link for downloadable PDF. Available in English, Punjabi, Chinese languages.
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My voice : expressing my wishes for future health care treatment : advance care planning guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21403
British Columbia. Ministry of Health, British Columbia. Fraser Health Authority. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Forms are written in English
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My voice : expressing my wishes for future health care treatment : advance care planning guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21404
British Columbia. Ministry of Health, British Columbia. Fraser Health Authority. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Forms are written in English
  2 read online  

My voice : expressing my wishes for future health care treatment : advance care planning guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20419
British Columbia. Ministry of Health, British Columbia. Fraser Health Authority. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 M995 2012
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health
British Columbia. Fraser Health Authority
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
52 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Advance Directives
British Columbia
Popular Work
ISBN
9780772665249
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
W85.5 M995 2012
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Aboriginal health : advance care planning : respecting aboriginal ceremonies and rites : supporting access to appropriate healh care services for First Nations and Aboriginal peoples

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20621
British Columbia. Ministry of Health. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
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