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To die well : a holistic approach for the dying and their caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6045
Reoch, Richard. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 R424 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Reoch, Richard
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Terminal Care
ISBN
006273511X
978-0062735119
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 R424 1996

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Living with death and dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9222
Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth. New York, NY: MacMillan Publishing Company , 1981.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 K81 1981
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The author shares her tools for understanding how the dying convey their innermost knowledge and needs. Expanding on her workshops, she shows the importance of meaningful dialogue in helping patients to die with peace and dignity.
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Author
Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
MacMillan Publishing Company
Publication Date
1981
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Death
Terminal Care
Abstract
The author shares her tools for understanding how the dying convey their innermost knowledge and needs. Expanding on her workshops, she shows the importance of meaningful dialogue in helping patients to die with peace and dignity.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 K81 1981

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
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A time to live : a time to die : report of the Ad Hoc Committee of the BC Cancer Agency

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3538
Nixon, Linda. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Ad Hoc Committee , 1993.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201 B865 1993
More Information
Author
Nixon, Linda
Corporate Author
BC cancer Agency. Ad Hoc Committee
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Ad Hoc Committee
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Palliative Treatment
Neoplasms - psychology
Terminal Care
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 B865 1993
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Psychiatric issues in end of life care in oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1085
Chochinov, Harvey. [Victoria, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Cancer Centre , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C545 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Chochinov, Harvey
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Cancer Centre
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour ; 60 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Terminal Care - psychology
Quality of Life
Language
English
Material Type
Video
VHS
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ200 C545 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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Caring and coping when your loved one is seriously ill

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4327
Grollman, Earl A. [Boston, MA]: Beacon Press , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G875c 1995
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Shows how to support the person who is ill and how the caregiver can handle his/her own emotions.
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Author
Grollman, Earl A
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Beacon Press
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Terminal Care
Social Support
Grief
Popular Work
Abstract
Shows how to support the person who is ill and how the caregiver can handle his/her own emotions.
ISBN
0807027138
9780807027134
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G875c 1995

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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I don't know what to say : how to help and support someone who is dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4635
Buckman, Robert. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 1996. rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 B925 1996
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
The author describes the dying process and provides practical, concrete suggestions for bringing a degree of comfort to the dying individual. His advice is illustrated with many brief, descriptive vignettes of actual cases covering a wide spectrum of ages, personalities, family situations, and resp…
More Information
Author
Buckman, Robert
Edition
rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Key Porter Books
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Terminal Care
Death - psychology
Grief
Popular Work
Abstract
The author describes the dying process and provides practical, concrete suggestions for bringing a degree of comfort to the dying individual. His advice is illustrated with many brief, descriptive vignettes of actual cases covering a wide spectrum of ages, personalities, family situations, and responses.
ISBN
1550130927
9781550130928
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 B925 1996

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Essentials in hospice palliative care : a resource for caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20865
Murray, Katherine. Saanichton, BC: Life and Death Matters , 2009. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
Call Number
WB310 M982e 2009
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Alternate Title
Essentials in palliative care
Author
Murray, Katherine
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Saanichton, BC
Publisher
Life and Death Matters
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xi, 164 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Hospice Care
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Handbooks
Notes
Previously published under title: Essentials in palliative care, 2006
CN Library copy is housed at UHNBC Library
ISBN
9780973982817
0973982810
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
CN Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 M982e 2009

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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
c.1 BC Cancer Agency CN Library Available
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Dying time : practical wisdom for the dying and their caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5386
Furman, Joan, McNabb, David. New York, NY: Bell Tower , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 F986 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Furman, Joan
McNabb, David
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bell Tower
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Terminal Care
Death
Social Support
Attitude to Death
ISBN
609800035
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 F986 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Measure of our days : new beginnings at life's end

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8862
Groopman, Jerome. New York, NY: Viking Press , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 G877 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Groopman, Jerome
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Viking Press
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Death
Neoplasms - personal narratives - popular works
Terminal Care
ISBN
0670875708
9780670875702
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 G877 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Hospice : end-of-life care in pancreatic cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120477
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Manhattan Beach, CA: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc. , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI810 P188h 2016
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Place of Publication
Manhattan Beach, CA
Publisher
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc.
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
42 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WI810 P188h 2016

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Gentle death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2469
Seguin, Marilynne. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 1994.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W50 S456 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Seguin, Marilynne
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Key Porter Books
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Euthanasia
Death
Physician-Patient Relations
Terminal Care
Ethics, Medical
ISBN
1550135538
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W50 S456 1994

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Dyspnea : the feeling of breathlessness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20867
Murray, Katherine. Saanichton, BC: Life and Death Matters , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 M928 2009
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Managing dyspnea
Author
Murray, Katherine
Place of Publication
Saanichton, BC
Publisher
Life and Death Matters
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
15 minutes
Series
Life and death matters
Subjects
Dyspnea - therapy
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Hospice Care
Caregivers
ISBN
9780973982879
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ266 M928 2009

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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Be the noodle : fifty ways to be a compassionate, courageous, crazy-good caregiver

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19210
Kelly, Lois E. New York, NY: World Audience, Inc. , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 K29 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Kelly, Lois E
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
World Audience, Inc.
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
124 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Caregivers - psychology
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Anecdotes
Popular Work
ISBN
9781935444695
1935444697
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 K29 2010

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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Hospice Palliative Care Program : symptom guidelines

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15752
McLeod, Barbara, Tayler, Carolyn, Sherriff, Colleen, Syme, Ann. [Surrey, BC]: Fraser Health , 2006. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
McLeod, Barbara
Tayler, Carolyn
Sherriff, Colleen
Syme, Ann
Corporate Author
Fraser Health
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
[Surrey, BC]
Publisher
Fraser Health
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Palliative Care
Hospice Care
Terminal Care
Practice Guideline
Signs and Symptoms
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
https://www.fraserhealth.ca/media/AcknowledgementsRevised_Sept09.pdf
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American College of Physicians home care guide for advanced cancer : when quality of life is the primary goal of care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9994
Philadelphia, PA: American College of Physicians , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Editor
Houts, Peter S
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
American College of Physicians
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Home Care Services
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Terminal Care
Palliative Care
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
https://scholarworks.iupui.edu/bitstream/handle/1805/715/ACP%20Home%20Care%20Guide%20for%20Advanced%20Cancer%20-%201997.pdf?sequence=1
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Dying well : peace and possibilities at the end of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16092
Byock, Ira. New York, NY: Riverhead Books , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 B994 1997
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Byock, Ira
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xv, 299 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Grief
Thanatology
Terminal Care
Case Reports
ISBN
9781573226578
1573226572
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 B994 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Living with hope

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15274
University of Saskatchewan. Division of Media and Technology. Saskatoon, Sask.: University of Saskatchewan , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 L785 2004
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
The information in this video reflects the findings of a University of Saskatchewan Research Study on the experience of terminally ill patients and their families.
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
University of Saskatchewan. Division of Media and Technology
Place of Publication
Saskatoon, Sask.
Publisher
University of Saskatchewan
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
17 minutes
Booklet
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Hope
Terminal Care
Palliative Treatment
Quality of Life
Popular Work
Abstract
The information in this video reflects the findings of a University of Saskatchewan Research Study on the experience of terminally ill patients and their families.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 L785 2004
Read Online
http://www.nurs.ualberta.ca/livingwithhope/

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Final gifts : understanding the special awareness, needs and communications of the dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8540
Callanan, Maggie, Kelley, Patricia. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 C156 1992
Availability
10 copies, 10 available
Written by two hospice nurses. Helps families understand and communicate with terminally ill patients.
More Information
Author
Callanan, Maggie
Kelley, Patricia
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Terminal Care - psychology
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Popular Work
Abstract
Written by two hospice nurses. Helps families understand and communicate with terminally ill patients.
ISBN
9781451667257
9780553378764
0553378767
0553561391
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
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 C156 1992

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Dying and death in oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119749
Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 D996 2017
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Editor
Berk, Lawrence
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
v, 185 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Death
Neoplasms - psychology
Attitude to Death
Terminal Care
Medical Oncology - methods
Thanatology
ISBN
9783319418599
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 D996 2017

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Art of conversation in cancer care : lessons for caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124994
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2022. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Art of conversation through serious illness
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers - psychology
Terminally Ill - psychology
Terminal Care - psychology
Popular Work
Notes
Revised edition of Art of conversation through serious illness
ISBN
9780197500293
9780197500316
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.
Read Online
https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.bccancer.idm.oclc.org/lib/bccancer-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6723021&query=art%20of%20conversation
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