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Back to work after breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16475
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

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cancer in the workplace

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16233
Rogers Media Inc., Healthcare and Financial Services Group. [Toronto, ON]: Rogers Media , 2007?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C215r 2007
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Corporate Author
Rogers Media Inc.
Healthcare and Financial Services Group
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Rogers Media
Publication Date
2007?
Physical Description
31 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Occupational Health Services
Neoplasms - economics
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Social Support
Employment
Workplace
Personnel Management
Life Change Events
Insurance Benefits
Insurance, Disability
Insurance, Health
Survivors
Canada
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C215r 2007

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Paterson, Annan. Novato, CA: Annan Paterson , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 P296 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Presented at a "Cancer as a Turning Point Conference", this video uses humor and drama and a variety of characters to explore the journey of a wife, mother and career woman who receives the unexpected and terrifying diagnosis of cancer.
Author
Paterson, Annan
Place of Publication
Novato, CA
Publisher
Annan Paterson
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
90 minutes
Subjects
Ovarian Neoplasms - psychology
Life Change Events
Humor
Drama
Personal Narratives
Abstract
Presented at a "Cancer as a Turning Point Conference", this video uses humor and drama and a variety of characters to explore the journey of a wife, mother and career woman who receives the unexpected and terrifying diagnosis of cancer.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 P296 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Taking charge of your recovery after cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18934
Scalzo, Kathy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B863 2008 v.15
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
  1 read online  
Author
Scalzo, Kathy
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BCCA video telehealth series "Closer to home" 15
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Decision Making
Life Change Events
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP870 B863 2008 v.15
Read Online

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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CaN'Tswer : how I couldn't...what I found

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19910
Thanh, David. [Vancouver, BC?]: PocketBunny Productions , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T367 2008
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Ten years after his leukemia diagnosis, Ryan is a survivor who is reluctant to take risks and move forward with his life. The opportunity to take a backpacking trip through the Andes Mountains changes him and his perception of his cancer experience from one of Survivor to Thriver.
Author
Thanh, David
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
PocketBunny Productions
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
16 minutes
Subjects
Leukemia
Leukemia - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Life Change Events
Young Adult
Autobiography
Abstract
Ten years after his leukemia diagnosis, Ryan is a survivor who is reluctant to take risks and move forward with his life. The opportunity to take a backpacking trip through the Andes Mountains changes him and his perception of his cancer experience from one of Survivor to Thriver.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 T367 2008

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Shopping as a spiritual path

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16114
Tate, Terri. San Francisco, CA: Terri Tate , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BD431 T217s 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Presented at a "Cancer as a Turning Point Conference". An oral cancer survivor gives a humourous presentation about her disease, divorce and disfigured dating.
Author
Tate, Terri
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Terri Tate
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
49 minutes
Subjects
Mouth Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Laughter Therapy
Humor
Life Change Events
Personal Narratives
Abstract
Presented at a "Cancer as a Turning Point Conference". An oral cancer survivor gives a humourous presentation about her disease, divorce and disfigured dating.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BD431 T217s 2007

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Getting through : a guide for middle school & high school students when cancer affects the family

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121494
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
  1 read online  
Continues / Continued By
Continues:
Getting through : a teacher resource for understanding student(s) affected by cancer in the family
Getting through : a student resource for sorting out school when cancer affects the family
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology
Publication Date
2016
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Schools
Adolescent
Child
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
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Getting through : a teacher resource for understanding student(s) affected by cancer in the family ;|Getting through : a student resource for sorting out school when cancer affects the family

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15487
Wilson, Pam, Baillie, Lynne. Kelowna, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the Southern Interior , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
Call Number
QZ201 G394 2004 v.1-2
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Wilson, Pam
Baillie, Lynne
Place of Publication
Kelowna, BC
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the Southern Interior
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
2 booklets
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Schools
Adolescent
Child
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ201 G394 2004 v.1-2

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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Piercy, Shel, Taylor-Gibson, Sara. [Vancouver, BC?]: Infinity Films , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 S243 1999
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
An inspirational documentary about a young woman's (Sara Taylor-Gibson) experience and struggle with cancer (Desmoplastic small round blue cell tumour).
Author
Piercy, Shel
Taylor-Gibson, Sara
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Infinity Films
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
49 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - personal narratives - popular works
Patients - psychology - popular works
Life Change Events
Adaptation, Psychological - popular works
Abstract
An inspirational documentary about a young woman's (Sara Taylor-Gibson) experience and struggle with cancer (Desmoplastic small round blue cell tumour).
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 S243 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Patient's perspective

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19555
Johnstone, Colin. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 J73 2002
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Alternate Title
Patients' perspective
Author
Johnstone, Colin
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
14 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Self Concept
Adaptation, Psychological
Social Support
Professional-Patient Relations
Stress, Psychological
Life Change Events
BCCA
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ200 J73 2002

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library AV Room Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library AV Room Available
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BC Cancer Agency Community Cancer Forum

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20650
BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2011 December 1-3 : Vancouver, BC). [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B366a 2011 v.1-2
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 20185 (QZ200 B366 2011); Mindfulness : tools for stress reduction and happier living by David Greenshields; Get moving : ways for teens and young adults with cancer to stay active by Dr. Kristin C…
Alternate Title
BCCA annual cancer conference
BC Cancer Agency 2011 annual cancer conference
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2011 December 1-3 : Vancouver, BC)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
2 DVD's ; 330 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Agency community cancer forum 2011 v.1-2
BC Cancer Agency annual cancer conference
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Adaptation, Psychological
Adolescent
Young Adult
Employment
Workplace
Life Change Events
BC Cancer Agency
Popular Work
Abstract
Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 20185 (QZ200 B366 2011)
Mindfulness : tools for stress reduction and happier living by David Greenshields
Get moving : ways for teens and young adults with cancer to stay active by Dr. Kristin Campbell
How can we help : wisdom from cancer patients
Wrong way to hope : an inspiring story of young adults and cancer by Mike Lang
Returning to work after cancer by Maureen Parkinson
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 B366a 2011 v.1-2

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Living with advanced cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18474
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 C216 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
96 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Palliative Care
Attitude to Death
Social Support
Caregivers
Family Relations
Pain
Advance Care Planning
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Terminal Care
Neoplasm Metastasis
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 C216 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Surviving death : stories of grief

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15585
Murray, Elizabeth. Montreal, QC: National Film Board of Canada , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G3 S963 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Murray, Elizabeth
Place of Publication
Montreal, QC
Publisher
National Film Board of Canada
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
48 minutes
Subjects
Grief - personal narratives - DVD
Grief - popular works - DVD
Death - psychology - popular works - DVD
Bereavement - popular works - DVD
Loss - psychology - popular works - DVD
Life Change Events - popular works - DVD
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 G3 S963 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Handwashing : breaking the chain of infection

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14535
Spence, Darlene. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX167 B862h 2007
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
2005 original VHS recording had no sound and very poor quality taping (discarded). Rerecorded with sound in DVD format on May 24 2007
Author
Spence, Darlene
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Infection Control
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
4 minutes
Subjects
Handwashing
Infection - prevention & control
Abstract
2005 original VHS recording had no sound and very poor quality taping (discarded). Rerecorded with sound in DVD format on May 24 2007
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WX167 B862h 2007

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library AV Room Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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Patient safety handbook for healthcare providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18075
BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2009?.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX185 B862p 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2009?
Physical Description
18 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency
Safety Management - standards
Emergencies
Patients
Risk Management
Health Personnel
Medical Errors
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Guideline
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WX185 B862p 2009

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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Patient safety handbook for healthcare providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21171
BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2013?.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX185 B862p 2013
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2013?
Physical Description
21 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency
Safety Management - standards
Emergencies
Patient Safety
Risk Management
Health Personnel
Medical Errors
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Guideline
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WX185 B862p 2013

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Patient safety : information for employees --your role in BC Cancer patient safety

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121708
BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2019.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX185 B862p 2019
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Continues / Continued By
Continues:
Patient safety handbook for healthcare providers
Alternate Title
Patient safety handbook for healthcare providers
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
31 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency
Safety Management - standards
Emergencies
Patient Safety
Risk Management
Health Personnel
Medical Errors
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Guideline
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WX185 B862p 2019

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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20 tips to help you be part of the healthcare team : patient safety is #1

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18078
BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2009?
Physical Description
9 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency
Safety Management - standards
Patients
Risk Management
Professional-Patient Relations
Health Personnel
Medical Errors
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Guideline
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File

Copies

VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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20 tips to help you be part of the healthcare team : patient safety is #1

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21170
BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2013?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Patient safety is # 1
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2013?
Physical Description
10 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency
Safety Management - standards
Patient Safety
Risk Management
Professional-Patient Relations
Health Personnel
Medical Errors
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Guideline
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File

Copies

VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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Practical plans for difficult conversations in medicine : strategies that work in breaking bad news

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18877
Buckman, Robert. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 B925p 2010
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Some "can’t go wrong" tips; Breaking bad news : the SPIKES protocol -- Disclosing error : the CONES protocol; Managing conflict and escalation : the HARD protocol; Giving information effectively : the SAFER protocol; Requesting autopsy or organ donation; Conclusion : putting it all together and mak…
Author
Buckman, Robert
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xiii, 143 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Truth Disclosure
Communication
Physician's Role - psychology
Abstract
Some "can’t go wrong" tips
Breaking bad news : the SPIKES protocol -- Disclosing error : the CONES protocol
Managing conflict and escalation : the HARD protocol
Giving information effectively : the SAFER protocol
Requesting autopsy or organ donation
Conclusion : putting it all together and making a difference in communication.
ISBN
9780801895579
080189557X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
W62 B925p 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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