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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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Improving palliative care for cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16270
National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.). Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2001.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.)
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Neoplasms - therapy
Quality Assurance, Health Care
African Americans
Education, Professional
Financing, Government
Health Services Accessibility
Practice Guideline
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309074029
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When children die : improving palliative and end-of-life care for children and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16633
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Palliative and End-of-Life Care for Children and Their Families. Washington, DC: Institute of Medicine, National Academies Press , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WS200 W567 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Palliative and End-of-Life Care for Children and Their Families
Editor
Field, Marilyn Jane
Behrman, Richard E
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Institute of Medicine, National Academies Press
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
xx, 690 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Terminal Care
Child
Health Policy
Patient Participation
Professional-Family Relations
Terminal Care - economics
Terminal Care - legislation & jurisprudence
United States
ISBN
9780309084376
0309084377
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WS200 W567 2003
Read Online
http://books.nap.edu/openbook/0309084377/html/index.html

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library 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/

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC 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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Radiation oncology physics : a handbook for teachers and students

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114312
International Atomic Energy Agency. Vienna, Austria: International Atomic Energy Agency , 2005.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
International Atomic Energy Agency
Editor
Podgorsak, E.B.
Place of Publication
Vienna, Austria
Publisher
International Atomic Energy Agency
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
657 p. : ill.
Subjects
Health Physics
Radiation Oncology
Radiometry
Radiation Dosage
Radiotherapy
Radionuclide Imaging
Radiation Monitoring
Radiotherapy Planning, Computer Assisted
Handbooks
ISBN
9201073046
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www-pub.iaea.org/books/IAEABooks/7086/Radiation-Oncology-Physics
http://www-pub.iaea.org/mtcd/publications/pdf/pub1196_web.pdf
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When someone you love has advanced cancer : support for caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15949
U.S. National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute (NCI) , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 U58w 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
U.S. National Cancer Institute
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
56. p : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
NIH publication 05-5727
Subjects
Palliative Care
Caregivers
Attitude to Death
Family
Terminal Care
Social Support
Self Care
Communication
Adaptation, Psychological
Planning Techniques
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 U58w 2005
Read Online
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/When-Someone-You-Love-Has-Advanced-Cancer/allpages
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/When-Someone-You-Love-Has-Advanced-Cancer/PDF

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Cancer care quality measures : symptoms and end-of-life care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15568
Lorenz, Karl, Lynn, Joanne. Rockville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality , 2006.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Lorenz, Karl
Lynn, Joanne
Corporate Author
Southern California Evidence-Based Practice Center/RAND
Place of Publication
Rockville, MD
Publisher
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Publication Date
2006
Series
Evidence report/technology assessment 137
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Terminal Care
Palliative Care
Process Assessment (Health Care)
ISBN
9781587631931
1587631938
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK38028/
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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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CanMEDS assessment tool handbook : an introductory guide to assessment methods for the CanMEDS competencies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20425
[Ottawa, ON]: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W 18 C223 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Editor
Bandiera, Glen
Sherbino, Jonathan
Frank, Jason R
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
vii, 99 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Clinical Competence
Education, Medical
Competency-Based Education - methods
Professional Competence - standards
Handbooks
ISBN
9780973915860
0973915862
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W 18 C223 2006
Website Notes
URL links to related resources
Read Online
http://www.royalcollege.ca/public/resources/aboutcanmeds

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Completing the circle : healing words about end of life spoken to Aboriginal families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16296
Hampton, Mary. Regina, SK: Luther College, University of Regina , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 C737 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Author
Hampton, Mary
Place of Publication
Regina, SK
Publisher
Luther College, University of Regina
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
53 minutes
Subjects
First Nations
Death - psychology
Attitude to Death
Social Support
Terminal Care
Cultural Diversity
Cross Cultural Comparison
Family
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 C737 2006
Read Online
http://uregina.ca/hamptoma/eol/index.html
http://uregina.ca/hamptoma/eol/healthcare.html

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Health care use at the end of life in Western Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15954
Canadian Institute for Health Information. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Institute for Health Information , 2007.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Health Status Indicators
Hospice Care
Terminal Care
Statistics
Terminally Ill
Cause of Death
Mortality
Health Services - utilization
Delivery of Health Care
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canada
ISBN
9781554650729
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
PDF available to download from this site
Read Online
https://secure.cihi.ca/estore/productSeries.htm?pc=PCC368
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BC Cancer Agency Pharmacy practice standards for hazardous drugs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17778
BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy , 2008.
Audience
Professional
The aseptic and safe handling standards and recommendations in this manual meet best practice standards set forth by WorkSafe BC, NIOSH, ASHP, ISOPP, USP797, CSHP, and CAPhO
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents
Practice Guideline
BC Cancer Agency
Pharmaceutical Services - standards
Handbooks
Abstract
The aseptic and safe handling standards and recommendations in this manual meet best practice standards set forth by WorkSafe BC, NIOSH, ASHP, ISOPP, USP797, CSHP, and CAPhO
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/pharmacy/safe-handling-manual
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Patient handbook on stem cell therapies : appendix 1 of the guidelines for the clinical translation of stem cells

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19502
International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR). Deerfield, IL: International Society for Stem Cell Research , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
ISSCR patient handbook on stem cell therapies
Corporate Author
International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR)
Place of Publication
Deerfield, IL
Publisher
International Society for Stem Cell Research
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Stem Cells
Practice Guideline
Handbooks
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
2nd URL links to the full professional guideline and includes Appendix 1.
Read Online
http://www.isscr.org/home/publications/patient-handbook
http://www.isscr.org/docs/default-source/patient-handbook/isscrpatienthandbook.pdf
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Clinical coach for effective perioperative nursing care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18136
Litwack, Kim. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Preoperative assessment and care; Perioperative patient teaching; Anesthesia; Intraoperative considerations; Fluid, electrolytes, and acid-base; Post-anesthetic assessment and care; Pain management; Wound assessment and care; Perioperative complications; Special populations : the elderly and pediat…
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Litwack, Kim
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
F.A. Davis Company
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xii, 361 p. : ill. : 19 cm.
Series
Davis?s clinical coach series
R2 Library
Subjects
Perioperative Nursing - methods
Handbooks
Abstract
Preoperative assessment and care
Perioperative patient teaching
Anesthesia
Intraoperative considerations
Fluid, electrolytes, and acid-base
Post-anesthetic assessment and care
Pain management
Wound assessment and care
Perioperative complications
Special populations : the elderly and pediatric patient
Special populations : the pregnant, diabetic, and obese surgical patient
Tools
ISBN
9780803621213
0803621213
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.
Read Online
https://login.bccancer.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://www.R2Library.com/marc_frame.aspx?ResourceID=1271
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Handbook of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18462
Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning , 2010. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
Editor
Kee, Joyce LeFever
Paulanka, Betty J
Polek, Carolee
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Clifton Park, NY
Publisher
Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication Date
2010
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Water-Electrolyte Imbalance
Acid-Base Imbalance
Body Fluids
Handbooks
ISBN
978143543685
1435453689
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.
Read Online
https://login.bccancer.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://www.R2Library.com/marc_frame.aspx?ResourceID=1502
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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
More Information
  2 read online  
Author
Robinson, Elizabeth T
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Family Health International
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Communication
Clinical Trials as Topic
Public Relations
Handbooks
ISBN
1933702575
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.fhi360.org/resource/communications-handbook-clinical-trials-strategies-tips-and-tools-manage-controversy-convey
http://www.fhi360.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/Communications%20Handbook%20for%20Clinical%20Trials.pdf
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Handbook of cancer emergencies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20198
Marinella, Mark. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning , 2010. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Marinella, Mark
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Learning
Publication Date
2010
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Emergencies
Handbooks
ISBN
9780763769895
0763769894
9781449618575 (eISBN)
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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https://login.bccancer.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://www.R2Library.com/marc_frame.aspx?ResourceID=2402
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Canadian cancer statistics 2010

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18747
Canadian Cancer Society. Steering Committee, Statistics Canada, Provincial/Territorial Cancer Registries, Public Health Agency of Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C211d 2010
Availability
9 copies, 9 available
Special topic: End-of-life care
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society. Steering Committee
Statistics Canada, Provincial/Territorial Cancer Registries
Public Health Agency of Canada
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
124 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - statistics
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - mortality
Palliative Care
Advance Care Planning
Terminal Care
Canada
Abstract
Special topic: End-of-life care
ISSN
0835-2976
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library REF Statistics
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library REF
Victoria Library REF
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 C211d 2010
Read Online
https://www.cancer.ca/~/media/cancer.ca/CW/cancer%20information/cancer%20101/Canadian%20cancer%20statistics/Canadian-Cancer-Statistics-2010-EN.pdf?la=en

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library REF Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Library REF Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Archives Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library REF Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library REF Available
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D-word : talking about dying : a guide for relatives, friends and carers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19576
Brayne, Sue. New York, NY: Continuum , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 B827 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Brayne, Sue
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Continuum
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xix, 172 p. ; ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Death - psychology
Terminally Ill
Terminal Care
Attitude to Death
Advance Care Planning
Popular Work
ISBN
9781441186799
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 B827 2010
Website Notes
Companion website
Read Online
https://suebrayne.co.uk/death-and-dying-2/

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Dx/Rx : brain tumors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20194
Quant, Eudocia. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning , 2011.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Quant, Eudocia
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Learning
Publication Date
2011
Series
Dx/Rx oncology series
R2 Library
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Handbooks
ISBN
9780763773724
0763773727
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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https://login.bccancer.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://www.R2Library.com/marc_frame.aspx?ResourceID=2821
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