Delivering timely service and evidence-informed resources to people in BC and the Yukon facing cancer and those involved in oncology care or research.
"Income, education, job security, food and housing, and gender and race are all examples of the social determinants of health. These factors influence the health and well-being of patients, as well as how they interact with health care providers and receive health care, and unfortunately, certain b…
Report exploring the experiences of older people affected by cancer.
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library | Available |
Report exploring the experiences of members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender communities affected by cancer.
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr | Available |
Contents:; Introduction to Research -- Finding the Big Problem -- From Hypothesis to Aim/Purpose -- Why We Review the Literature -- The Theoretical Framework -- Research Design / Tom Heinzen -- Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Research Designs -- Methods of data collection -- Reliability…
"Through a series of essays and cases based on real-life experiences, this book explores the interrelatedness of ethics and management and helps healthcare professionals at all levels of an organization overcome barriers to ethical decisions"--
Table of Contents:; Basic strategy concepts -- Internal audit of strategic assets : resources and competencies -- External environmental assessment : law, economics, demographics, technology -- External environmental assessment : market and customers -- External environmental assessment : industry …
Summary; "This book examines the intersections of bioethics, human rights and health equity. It does so through the contextual lenses of nation states while presenting global themes on rights, colonialism and bioethics. The book is framed by the following propositions on indigenous health: it is a …
"Despite advances in the delivery of high-quality cancer care and improvements in patient outcomes in recent years, disparities in cancer incidence, care, and patient outcomes persist. To examine opportunities to improve health equity across the cancer care continuum, the National Cancer Policy For…