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Group power II : a manager's guide to conducting regular meetings

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Daniels, William R. San Diego, CA: University Associates, Inc. , 1990.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
HD30.3 D186 1990 v.2
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Daniels, William R
Place of Publication
San Diego, CA
Publisher
University Associates, Inc.
Publication Date
1990
Physical Description
viii, 171 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Communication
Personnel Management
Employee Incentive Plans
Group Processes
ISBN
0883902362
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
HD30.3 D186 1990 v.2

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2619
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
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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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.
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

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Teaching in practice : how professionals can work effectively with clients, patients, and colleagues

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Farquharson, Andy. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers , 1995.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
HV29.7 F238 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Farquharson, Andy
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Jossey-Bass Publishers
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
xvii, 289 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Jossey-Bass higher and adult education, health, and social and behavioral science series
Subjects
Communication
Teaching
Learning
Interpersonal Relations
Professional-Patient Relations
Health Personnel
Education, Continuing
Staff Development
ISBN
0787901288
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
HV29.7 F238 1995

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When words matter most : thoughtful words and deeds to express just the right thing at just the right time

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Spizman, Robyn Freedman. New York, NY: Crown Publishers, Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF637 C45 S761 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
When words matter most
Author
Spizman, Robyn Freedman
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Crown Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
126 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Interpersonal Relations
Communication
Writing
Emotions
Empathy
Popular Work
ISBN
0517704064
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF637 C45 S761 1996

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Canadian Public Health Association's (CPHA) National Literacy and Health Program. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Public Health Association , 1996.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 C216 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Plain word is a word game which can teach you the principles of plain language that help you get your message across the first time.
Corporate Author
Canadian Public Health Association's (CPHA) National Literacy and Health Program
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Public Health Association
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Patient Education
Educational Status
Communication
Audiovisual Aids
Teaching Materials
Health Education
Abstract
Plain word is a word game which can teach you the principles of plain language that help you get your message across the first time.
Language
English
Material Type
Other
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
W62 C216 1996

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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
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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Easy does it! : plain language and clear verbal communication : training manual

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Canadian Public Health Association's (CPHA) National Literacy and Health Program. Ottawa, Ont.: Canadian Public Health Association , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 E13 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Canadian Public Health Association's (CPHA) National Literacy and Health Program
Place of Publication
Ottawa, Ont.
Publisher
Canadian Public Health Association
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Patient Education
Physician-Patient Relations
Communication
ISBN
1894324005
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
W62 E13 1998

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Skills for communicating with patients

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Silverman, Jonathan, Kurtz, Suzanne, Draper, Juliet. Abingdon, Oxon: Radcliffe Medical Press , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 S587 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Silverman, Jonathan
Kurtz, Suzanne
Draper, Juliet
Place of Publication
Abingdon, Oxon
Publisher
Radcliffe Medical Press
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
xxi, 173 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Communication
Teaching
ISBN
1857751892
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W62 S587 1998

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Caring for loved ones at home : an illustrated, easy to follow guide to short or long-term care

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Van Bommel, Harry. Scarborough, Ont.: Resources Supporting Family and Community Legacies Inc. , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 V217 1999
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Van Bommel, Harry
Place of Publication
Scarborough, Ont.
Publisher
Resources Supporting Family and Community Legacies Inc.
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
120 p, : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Home Nursing
Family Relations
Caregivers
Self Care
Physician-Patient Relations
Communication
Popular Work
ISBN
1553070003
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 V217 1999

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Field guide to the difficult patient interview

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Platt, Frederic W, Gordon, Geoffrey H. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 P719 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Platt, Frederic W
Gordon, Geoffrey H
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Communication
ISBN
0781720443
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W62 P719 1999

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Public speaking for dummies

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Kushner, Michael. Foster City, Ca.: IDG Books Worldwide, Inc. , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX150 K97 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Kushner, Michael
Place of Publication
Foster City, Ca.
Publisher
IDG Books Worldwide, Inc.
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Speech
Communication
ISBN
764551590
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WX150 K97 1999

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Spouse to spouse : what it's like when your partner has cancer

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Nessim, Susan. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 S765 1999
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Husbands and wives of people with cancer discuss their deepest emotions, sharing their fears and hopes as both partner and caregiver. The spouses, from varied backgrounds and at different stages in their lives, speak to how the illness tests the strength and endurance of their marriage. This 17 mi…
Author
Nessim, Susan
Corporate Author
Cancervive
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
17 minutes
Subjects
Spouses
Social Support
Neoplasms - psychology
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Popular Work
Abstract
Husbands and wives of people with cancer discuss their deepest emotions, sharing their fears and hopes as both partner and caregiver. The spouses, from varied backgrounds and at different stages in their lives, speak to how the illness tests the strength and endurance of their marriage. This 17 minute documentary will help spouses of people with cancer articulate difficult feelings and encourage greater communication between partners.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 S765 1999

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Health communicator's social media toolkit

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , 2010.
Audience
Professional
This toolkit provides an overview of CDC's experience with more than a dozen types of social media tools, including blogs, Really Simple Syndication feeds, Facebook and Twitter, and with less well-known applications such as virtual worlds and e-cards
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Health Communication
Communications Media
Computer Communication Networks
Webcasts
Blogging
Internet
Information Dissemination - methods
Communication
United States
Abstract
This toolkit provides an overview of CDC's experience with more than a dozen types of social media tools, including blogs, Really Simple Syndication feeds, Facebook and Twitter, and with less well-known applications such as virtual worlds and e-cards
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Communications handbook for clinical trials : strategies, tips, and tools to manage controversy, convey your message, and disseminate results

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19765
Robinson, Elizabeth T. Washington, DC: Family Health International , 2010.
Audience
Professional
  2 read online  

Communication for nurses : how to prevent harmful events and promote patient safety

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19923
Schuster, Pamela McHugh, Nykolyn, Linda. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company , 2010.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Author
Schuster, Pamela McHugh
Nykolyn, Linda
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
F.A. Davis Company
Publication Date
2010
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Nurse-Patient Relations
Communication
Patient Care Management
Safety Management
Medical Errors - prevention & control
ISBN
9780803620803
0803620802
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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Katz, Anne. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 K19m 2010
Availability
11 copies, 11 available
Author
Katz, Anne
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
vii, 169 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Sexuality
Body Image
Erectile Dysfunction
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
Sex Counseling
Sexual Partners
Psychosexual Development
Libido
Urinary Incontinence
Communication
Patient Education
Fertility
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0000093)
ISBN
9781890504878
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 K19m 2010

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You are not alone : families touched by cancer

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Grayzel, Eva. Easton, PA: Eva Grayzel , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G785 2010
Availability
11 copies, 11 available
Cancer changes family dynamics. Everyone in the family is affected. Misty and Monroe are learning how change in their mom's health alters their daily routine. They need ideas and suggestions on how to adapt. Children from different countries around the world who have a family member with cancer …
Author
Grayzel, Eva
Place of Publication
Easton, PA
Publisher
Eva Grayzel
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
22 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
Talk4hope : family book series
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Communication
Parent-Child Relations
Family
Adaptation, Psychological
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Cancer changes family dynamics. Everyone in the family is affected. Misty and Monroe are learning how change in their mom's health alters their daily routine. They need ideas and suggestions on how to adapt. Children from different countries around the world who have a family member with cancer share what they do to soothe sadness, ease tension and make things better.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0000146, F0000147)
ISBN
9780982385708
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G785 2010

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Art of conversation through serious illness : lessons for caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18870
McQuellon, Richard P, Cowan, Michael A. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 M377 2010
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
McQuellon, Richard P
Cowan, Michael A
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xv, 144 p. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Terminal Care
Attitude to Death
Caregivers - psychology
Critical Illness
Empathy
Communication
Terminally Ill
Neoplasms -psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
9780195389227
0195389220
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 M377 2010

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Practical plans for difficult conversations in medicine : strategies that work in breaking bad news

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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

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