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New alchemists : the rise of deceptive healthcare

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Garrett, Bernie. London, UK: Hammersmith Health Books , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WZ310 G239 2021
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Garrett explores real-world examples of deceptive health science, professional malpractice, misleading marketing, celebrity health fads, deception in alternative medicine, and more. -- Provided by publisher.
Author
Garrett, Bernie
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Hammersmith Health Books
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
x, 415 p. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Deception
Fraud
Quackery
Ethics,
Pseudoscience
Popular Work
Abstract
Garrett explores real-world examples of deceptive health science, professional malpractice, misleading marketing, celebrity health fads, deception in alternative medicine, and more. -- Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9781781611883
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WZ310 G239 2021

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Magic or medicine? : an investigation of healing and healers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5005
Buckman, Robert, Sabbagh, Karl. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WZ64 B925 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Buckman, Robert
Sabbagh, Karl
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Key Porter Books
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Medicine
Alternative Medicine
Complementary Therapies
Quackery
ISBN
1550132954
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WZ64 B925 1993

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Is Gwyneth Paltrow wrong about everything? : when celebrity culture and science clash

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120403
Caulfield, Timothy. [Toronto, ON]: Penguin Group , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85 C372 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Caulfield, Timothy
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Penguin Group
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
381 p. 21 cm.
Subjects
Popular Culture
Health Behavior
Attitude to Health
Complementary Therapies - psychology
Quackery
Pseudoscience
Popular Work
ISBN
9780143189039
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85 C372 2016

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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
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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
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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If it sounds like a quack...: a journey to the fringes of American medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125114
Hongoltz-Hetling, Matthew. New York: PublicAffairs , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WZ310 H772 2023
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
Author
Hongoltz-Hetling, Matthew
Editor
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
PublicAffairs
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
vii, 323 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Quackery
Complementary Therapies
Social medicine - United States
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781541788879
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WZ310 H772 2023

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Mayo Clinic book of alternative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20525
Mayo Clinic. New York, NY: Time Inc. , 2010. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 M474 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Alternate Title
Book of alternative medicine
Corporate Author
Mayo Clinic
Editor
Bauer, Brent A
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Time Inc.
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
208 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Integrative Medicine - methods
Mind-Body Therapies
Self Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9781603208369
1603208364
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB890 M474 2010

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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
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Alternative medicine : a critical assessment of 150 modalities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122184
Ernst, Edzard. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 E71 2019
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
Though this book is a reference text aimed at guiding consumers through the maze of Alternative Medicine, it can be useful resource for clinicians as well. The book is divided into 150 short chapters, each dedicated to one therapy or diagnostic method. Seven points are raised to assist patient in d…
Author
Ernst, Edzard
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xiv, 312 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Treatment Outcome
Evidence-Based Medicine
Popular Work
Abstract
Though this book is a reference text aimed at guiding consumers through the maze of Alternative Medicine, it can be useful resource for clinicians as well. The book is divided into 150 short chapters, each dedicated to one therapy or diagnostic method. Seven points are raised to assist patient in decision making, or at least, raise questions about the method, based on evidence. See sections 11.1 for Alternative Cancer cures; 11.7 Cancer diets.
ISBN
9783030126001
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB890 E71 2019

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Complementary and alternative medicine in the United States

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14252
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by the Americal Public. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , c2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB100 I59 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by the Americal Public
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
c2005
Physical Description
xx, 337 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Biomedical Research
Health Policy
ISBN
0309092701 (hardcover)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB100 I59 2005
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Quack quack : the threat of pseudoscience

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124466
Schwarcz, Joe. Toronto, ON: ECW Press , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ310 S399 2022
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
"In Quack Quack, Dr. Joe Schwarcz, who has been battling flimflam for decades, focuses on the deluge of anecdotes, cherry-picked data, pseudoscientific nonsense, and seductive baseless health claims that undermine efforts to educate the public about evidence-based science. The wide scope of the top…
Author
Schwarcz, Joe
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
ECW Press
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
xiii, 242 pages ; 21 cm
Subjects
Quackery
Pseudoscience
Popular Work
Abstract
"In Quack Quack, Dr. Joe Schwarcz, who has been battling flimflam for decades, focuses on the deluge of anecdotes, cherry-picked data, pseudoscientific nonsense, and seductive baseless health claims that undermine efforts to educate the public about evidence-based science. The wide scope of the topics drawn from past and present aims to cast a life preserver to people drowning in a sea of misinformation."-- Provided by publisher
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781770416581
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ310 S399 2022

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Snake oil science : the truth about complementary and alternative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16132
Bausell, R. Barker. Oxford ; New York: Oxford University Press , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 B351s 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Bausell, R. Barker
Place of Publication
Oxford ; New York
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xix, 324 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Placebo Effect
ISBN
9780195313680 (alk. paper)
0195313682 (alk. paper)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB890 B351s 2007

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Desktop guide to complementary and alternative medicine : an evidence-based approach

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15523
Edinburgh: Mosby Elsevier , 2006. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB100 D459 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Editor
Ernst, Edzard
Pittler, Max H
Wider, Barbara
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Edinburgh
Publisher
Mosby Elsevier
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xxiv, 556 p. ; 24 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Evidence-Based Medicine
ISBN
9780723433835
0723433836
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WB100 D459 2006

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Complementary and alternative medicine : ethics, the patient, and the physician

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15183
Totowa, NJ: Humana Press , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB100 C737 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Snyder, Lois
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ
Publisher
Humana Press
Publication Date
2007
Series
Biomedical ethics reviews 2007
Subjects
Complementary Therapies - ethics
Physician-Patient Relations - ethics
Ethics, Clinical
ISBN
1588295842 (alk. paper)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB100 C737 2007

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More harm than good? : the moral maze of complementary and alternative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121105
Ernst, Edzard, Smith, Kevin. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , 2018.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB890 E71 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book reveals the numerous ways in which moral, ethical and legal principles are being violated by those who provide, recommend or sell ?complementary and alternative medicine? (CAM). The book analyses both academic literature and internet sources that promote CAM. Additionally the book present…
Author
Ernst, Edzard
Smith, Kevin
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date
2018
Subjects
Complementary Therapies - ethics
Complementary Therapies - legislation & jurisprudence
Evidence-Based Medicine
Ethics, Medical
Clinical Competence - legislation & jurisprudence
Abstract
This book reveals the numerous ways in which moral, ethical and legal principles are being violated by those who provide, recommend or sell ?complementary and alternative medicine? (CAM). The book analyses both academic literature and internet sources that promote CAM. Additionally the book presents a number of brief scenarios, both hypothetical and real-life, about individuals who use CAM or who fall prey to ethically dubious CAM practitioners. The events and conundrums described in these scenarios could happen to almost anyone. Professor emeritus of complementary medicine Edzard Ernst together with bioethicist Kevin Smith provide a thorough and authoritative ethical analysis of a range of CAM modalities, including acupuncture, chiropractic, herbalism, and homeopathy. This book could and should interest all medical professionals who have contact to complementary medicine and will be an invaluable reference for patients deliberating which course of treatment to adopt. - Cover
ISBN
9783319699400
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB890 E71 2018

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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and cancer in British Columbia : version 3

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19249
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program , 2011. version 3.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 B863c 2011
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program
Edition
version 3.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
31 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
Decision Making
BC Cancer Agency
British Columbia
Popular Work
Notes
Apr 30 2018: Removed for Library Search file cleanup project 2018. AR
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ266 B863c 2011

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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
  1 read online  
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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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and cancer in British Columbia : version 4

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21046
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program , 2011. version 4.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 B863c 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program
Edition
version 4.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
31 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
Decision Making
Consumer Health Information
BC Cancer Agency
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 B863c 2011

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Cure for all advanced cancers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20856
Clark, Hulda Regehr. Chula Vista, CA: New Century Press , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201.5 C593c 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Clark, Hulda Regehr
Place of Publication
Chula Vista, CA
Publisher
New Century Press
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
vi, 610 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Quackery
Neoplasms - therapy
Complementary Therapies
Diet Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
1890035165
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201.5 C593c 1999

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Complementary and alternative therapies in nursing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121423
New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company, LLC , 2018. 8th ed.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Complementary & alternative therapies in nursing
Editor
Lindquist, Ruth
Tracy, Mary Fran
Snyder, Mariah.
Edition
8th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company, LLC
Publication Date
2018
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Holistic Nursing
Complementary Therapies - nursing
ISBN
9780826144331
0826144330
9780826144348
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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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