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Talking with patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7653
Cassell, Eric J. Cambridge, Ma.: MIT Press , 1985.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
HV47 C165 1985
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Cassell, Eric J
Place of Publication
Cambridge, Ma.
Publisher
MIT Press
Publication Date
1985
Subjects
Communication
Physician-Patient Relations
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
HV47 C165 1985

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Mainstay : for the well spouse of the chronically ill

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Strong, Maggie. [Boston, MA]: Little, Brown and Company , 1988.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 S923 1988
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Strong tells what it was like to watch her husband become increasingly debilitated by multiple sclerosis, to deal with the financial burden of illness, to realize that their and their children's futures were changed forever. The personal accounts are interspersed with practical advice about dealing…
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Author
Strong, Maggie
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Publication Date
1988
Subjects
Family - popular works
Chronic Disease
Adaptation, Psychological
Abstract
Strong tells what it was like to watch her husband become increasingly debilitated by multiple sclerosis, to deal with the financial burden of illness, to realize that their and their children's futures were changed forever. The personal accounts are interspersed with practical advice about dealing with physicians, handling insurance, and just coping.
ISBN
0316819239
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 S923 1988

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Adolescents with cancer : their experience living with a chronic illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog279
Rechner, Mona Gale. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1989.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 R297 1989
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Rechner, Mona Gale
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
1989
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adolescent
Chronic Disease
Adaptation, Psychological
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 R297 1989

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No time for nonsense : getting well against the odds

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7114
Jevne, Ronna Fay, Levitan, Alexander. San Diego, CA: Luramedia , 1989.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 J59 1989
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
This upbeat and sometimes humorous book addresses the most common problems people experience with chronic or life-threatening illness, including the physical, emotional and spiritual challenges.
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Author
Jevne, Ronna Fay
Levitan, Alexander
Place of Publication
San Diego, CA
Publisher
Luramedia
Publication Date
1989
Physical Description
211 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Social Support
Popular Work
Abstract
This upbeat and sometimes humorous book addresses the most common problems people experience with chronic or life-threatening illness, including the physical, emotional and spiritual challenges.
ISBN
9780931055638
0931055636
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 J59 1989

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Coping with the final tragedy : cultural variation in dying and grieving

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Amityville, N.Y.: Baywood Publishing Company, Inc. , 1991.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF789 C783 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Counts, David
Counts, Dorothy A.
Place of Publication
Amityville, N.Y.
Publisher
Baywood Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Date
1991
Subjects
Death
Grief
Cross-Cultural Comparison
Adaptation, Psychological
ISBN
0895030829
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 C783 1991

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How to break bad news : a guide for health care professionals

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Buckman, Robert, Kason, Yvonne. [Toronto, ON]: University of Toronto Press | Johns Hopkins University Press , 1992.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 B925h 1992
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Buckman, Robert
Kason, Yvonne
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Communication
Interview - methods
ISBN
0802067905
0801844916 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W62 B925h 1992

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Empathy and the practice of medicine : beyond pills and the scalpel

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New Haven, CT: Yale University Press , 1993.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 E55 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Spiro, Howard M
Place of Publication
New Haven, CT
Publisher
Yale University Press
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Empathy
Physician-Patient Relations
Nurse-Patient Relations
ISBN
0300066708
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W62 E55 1993

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Healing meditation : accelerate healing and recovery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19820
Howell, Kelly, Schwimmer, Robert. Santa Fe, NM: Brain Sync Corporation , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 H859h 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Howell, Kelly
Schwimmer, Robert
Place of Publication
Santa Fe, NM
Publisher
Brain Sync Corporation
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
Brain wave therapy
Subjects
Mind-Body Therapies
Relaxation Therapy
Meditation
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Music Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9781881451679
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
QZ266 H859h 1994

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Gentle death

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Seguin, Marilynne. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 1994.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W50 S456 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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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

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Mira's month

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Weinstein-Stern, Deborah, Roy, Beth. Highland Park, IL: BMT Newsletter , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 W424 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
With love and help from friends, family and teachers, 4 year old Mira adapts while her mom is in the hospital being treated for cancer.
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Author
Weinstein-Stern, Deborah
Roy, Beth
Place of Publication
Highland Park, IL
Publisher
BMT Newsletter
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
32 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Child
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
With love and help from friends, family and teachers, 4 year old Mira adapts while her mom is in the hospital being treated for cancer.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 W424 1994

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Patient-centered medicine : transforming the clinical method

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Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Sage Publications , 1995.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W 84 P298s 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Stewart, Moira
Place of Publication
Thousand Oaks, Calif.
Publisher
Sage Publications
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Patient-Centered Care
Delivery of Health Care
Physician-Patient Relations
Quality of Health Care
Patient Participation
ISBN
0803956894
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W 84 P298s 1995

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Wellness community guide to fighting for recovery from cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14226
Benjamin, Harold. New York, NY: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B468w 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Benjamin, Harold
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
xvii, 270 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Self Concept
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
0874777941
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 B468w 1995

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Living when a loved one has died

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Grollman, Earl A. [Boston, MA]: Beacon Press , 1995. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 G876 1995
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
The author explains what emotions to expect when mourning, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to work through feelings of loss.
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Author
Grollman, Earl A
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Beacon Press
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Grief
Attitude to Death
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
The author explains what emotions to expect when mourning, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to work through feelings of loss.
ISBN
0807027197
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 G876 1995

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Winter grief, summer grace : returning to life after a loved one dies

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Miller, James E. Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg Fortress , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 M648 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Miller, James E.
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN
Publisher
Augsburg Fortress
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
63 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Series
Willowgreen Series
Subjects
Grief
Bereavement
Loss
Adaptation, Psychological
Spirituality
Poetry
Popular Work
ISBN
9780806628332
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 M648 1995
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Proceedings : communication in breast cancer : a forum to develop strategies to enhance physician-patient interaction

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog315
Canada. Health Canada. Disease Prevention Division. Ottawa, Ont.: Canada. Health Canada. Disease Prevention Division , 1996.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP870 P963 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
Canada. Health Canada. Disease Prevention Division
Place of Publication
Ottawa, Ont.
Publisher
Canada. Health Canada. Disease Prevention Division
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Breast Neoplasms
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 P963 1996

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Daily relaxer : audio companion

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McKay, Matthew, Fanning, Patrick. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M153 2007 v.1-2
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Disc 1: Relax your body; Calm your mind; Refresh your spirit; Disc 2: Relieve your worry; Improve your mood
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Alternate Title
Daily relaxer : audio companion : soothing guided meditations for deep relaxation anytime, anywhere
Author
McKay, Matthew
Fanning, Patrick
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
2 CD's ; 104 minutes
Subjects
Relaxation Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Adaptation, Psychological
Breathing Exercises
Popular Work
Abstract
Disc 1: Relax your body
Calm your mind
Refresh your spirit
Disc 2: Relieve your worry
Improve your mood
ISBN
9781572246362
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
QZ266 M153 2007 v.1-2

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Communication with the cancer patient : information and truth

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New York Academy of Sciences. New York, NY: New York Academy of Sciences , 1997.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
Q11 N5 1997 v.809
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
New York Academy of Sciences
Editor
Surbone, Antonella
Zwitter, Matjaz
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
New York Academy of Sciences
Publication Date
1997
Series
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 809
Subjects
Truth Disclosure
Communication
Physician-Patient Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
ISBN
089766986X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
Q11 N5 1997 v.809

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Simple living guide : a sourcebook for less stressful, more joyful living

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20543
Luhrs, Janet. New York, NY: Broadway Books , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172.4 L957 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Luhrs, Janet
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Broadway Books
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xix, 444 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Life Style
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553067965
0553067966
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172.4 L957 1997

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How then, shall we live? : four simple questions that reveal the beauty and meaning of our lives

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21230
Muller, Wayne. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 1997. Bantam trade pbk. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM427 M958 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Muller, Wayne
Edition
Bantam trade pbk. ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xiii, 288 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Spirituality
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553375053
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM427 M958 1997

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Investigating psychosocial adjustment in breast cancer : a discussion paper

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18398
Irvine, Diane, Lum, Lillie. [Ottawa, ON]: Health Canada , 1997.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP870 I72i 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Irvine, Diane
Lum, Lillie
Corporate Author
Canada. Health Canada
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Health Canada
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
vi, 60 p., ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
ISBN
066224978X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 I72i 1997

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