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21 days to die : the Canadian guide to end of life

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Hochstetler, Linda. Manotick, ON,: Sumeru Press Inc., , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D7 H685c 2021

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

"This is a guide to end of life in the Canadian context. Chapters deal with issues such as palliative care, hospice, advanced care plans, how to recognize and respond to the stages of dying during the last 21 days, conversations to have, disposal of the body, and grief. Also included are many usefu…

Alternate Title: Twenty-one days to die

Author: Hochstetler, Linda

Place of Publication: Manotick, ON,

Publisher: Sumeru Press Inc.,

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: 161 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Subjects: Popular Work; Attitude to Death; Palliative Treatment; Terminal Care; Hospice Care; Grief; Death and dying

Abstract: "This is a guide to end of life in the Canadian context. Chapters deal with issues such as palliative care, hospice, advanced care plans, how to recognize and respond to the stages of dying during the last 21 days, conversations to have, disposal of the body, and grief. Also included are many useful lists, websites, books and other resources for Canadians, presented in an easy-to-access form for sharing at a difficult time. Many of the resources include QR codes."-- Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9781896559728

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D7 H685c 2021

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ABC of equality, diversity and inclusion in healthcare

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Chichester, UK: Wiley Blackwell , 2023.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WA300.1 A134 2023

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Imtiaz-Umer, Shehla; Frain, John (John Patrick James)

Place of Publication: Chichester, UK

Publisher: Wiley Blackwell

Publication Date: 2023

Physical Description: ix, 112 p. :ill. ; 28 cm

Subjects: Social Discrimination; Social Medicine; Health Equity; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion; Healthcare Disparities

ISBN: 9781119875307

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WA300.1 A134 2023

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ACLS advanced cardiovascular life support : provider manual

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American Heart Association, Heart & Stroke Foundation. [Ottawa, ON]: American Heart Association | Heart & Stroke Foundation , 2020.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WA292 H436a 2020

Availability: 7 copies, 7 available

Alternate Title: Advanced cardiovascular life support : provider manual

Corporate Author: American Heart Association; Heart & Stroke Foundation

Place of Publication: [Ottawa, ON]

Publisher: American Heart Association; Heart & Stroke Foundation

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: vii, 202 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm + reference cards

Subjects: Advanced Cardiac Life Support; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; Emergency Treatment - methods

Notes: RE5610E 01/22 - Back cover; Reference card attached to back cover.

ISBN: 9781988892726

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Abbotsford Library; Kelowna Library; Vancouver Library

Call Number: WA292 H436a 2020

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Administrative Processes Design Team : final report May 16, 1996 (Confidential information - for discussion only)

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BC Cancer Agency. Administrative Processes Design Team, BC Cancer Agency. Organizational Assessment and Redesign (OAR). [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 1996.

Audience: Professional

Table 1: Administrative process team : executive summary; Table 2: Payroll / recruitment; Table 3: Materials management / accounts payable; Table 4: Performance management / leave management; Table 5: Information systems development, acquisition, implementation, maintenance, support and evaluation;…

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Administrative Processes Design Team; BC Cancer Agency. Organizational Assessment and Redesign (OAR)

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date: 1996

Subjects: BC Cancer Agency - organization & administration; BC Cancer Agency - history; Organizational Innovation; Personnel Management; Life Change Events; Employee Incentive Plans; Financial Management; Management Information Systems; Quality Assurance, Health Care; Cancer Care Facilities - organization & administration

Abstract: Table 1: Administrative process team : executive summary; Table 2: Payroll / recruitment; Table 3: Materials management / accounts payable; Table 4: Performance management / leave management; Table 5: Information systems development, acquisition, implementation, maintenance, support and evaluation; Table 6: Budgeting, economic modelling, MIS / EIS, case cost costing

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: VC Library Archives

Ageless body, timeless mind : the quantum alternative to growing old

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Chopra, Deepak. New York, NY: Harmony Books , 1993.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: W61 C549a 1993

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Chopra, Deepak

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Harmony Books

Publication Date: 1993

Physical Description: vi, 342 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Aging; Longevity; Psychotherapy; Holistic Health; Popular Work

ISBN: 0517592576; 9780517592571

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: W61 C549a 1993

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AHA guide to the health care field

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American Hospital Association. Chicago, IL: American Hospital Association , 1999-2012. 2013 ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WX22 AA1 A513 2013

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: American Hospital Association (AHA) guide to the health care field; AHA guide 2013

Corporate Author: American Hospital Association

Edition: 2013 ed.

Place of Publication: Chicago, IL

Publisher: American Hospital Association

Publication Date: 1999-2012

Physical Description: 1 v. (various pagings) ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Hospitals; Delivery of Health Care; Health Personnel; Health Facilities; Organizations; Statistics; Directory; United States

ISBN: 9780872589063

ISSN: 0094-8969

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Frequency: Annual

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library REF Directories

Call Number: WX22 AA1 A513 2013

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AHA guide to the health care field

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American Hospital Association. Chicago, IL: American Hospital Association , 1999-2011. 2012 ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WX22 AA1 A513 2012

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: American Hospital Association (AHA) guide to the health care field; AHA guide 2012

Corporate Author: American Hospital Association

Edition: 2012 ed.

Place of Publication: Chicago, IL

Publisher: American Hospital Association

Publication Date: 1999-2011

Physical Description: 1 v. (various pagings) ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Hospitals; Delivery of Health Care; Health Personnel; Health Facilities; Organizations; Statistics; Directory; United States

ISSN: 0094-8969

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Frequency: Annual

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WX22 AA1 A513 2012

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Ambulatory oncology nursing practice guidelines : a focus on patient outcome standards

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[Toronto, ON]: Toronto-Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre , 1994.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WY161 A497 1994

Editor: Kennedy, Gail M; Fitch, Margaret I

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Toronto-Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre

Publication Date: 1994

Subjects: Oncology Nursing; Ambulatory Care - nursing - standards; Oncology Nursing - standards; Neoplasms - nursing - standards

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: FVC Ambulatory Care

Call Number: WY161 A497 1994

American College of Physicians home care guide for advanced cancer : when quality of life is the primary goal of care

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Philadelphia, PA: American College of Physicians , 1997.

Audience: Patient or Public

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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

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American College of Physicians home care guide for cancer : how to care for family and friends at home

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Philadelphia, PA: American College of Physicians , 1994.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 A512h 1994

Alternate Title: American College of Physicians home care guide for family and friends giving care at home

Editor: Houts, Peter S

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: American College of Physicians

Publication Date: 1994

Physical Description: 261 p. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Home Care Services; Neoplasms - psychology; Family

ISBN: 0943126304

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ200 A512h 1994

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) : educational book

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American Society of Clinical Oncology (35th : 1999 May 15-18 : Atlanta, Ga.). Alexandra, Va.: American Society of Clinical Oncology , 1999.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 A513a 1999

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Corporate Author: American Society of Clinical Oncology (35th : 1999 May 15-18 : Atlanta, Ga.)

Editor: Perry, Michael C

Place of Publication: Alexandra, Va.

Publisher: American Society of Clinical Oncology

Publication Date: 1999

Subjects: Neoplasms

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 A513a 1999

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American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) educational symposia : educational book

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American Society of Clinical Oncology (31st : 1995 May 20-23 : Los Angeles, California). Chicago, Ill.: American Society of Clinical Oncology , 1995.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 A513a 1995

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Corporate Author: American Society of Clinical Oncology (31st : 1995 May 20-23 : Los Angeles, California)

Place of Publication: Chicago, Ill.

Publisher: American Society of Clinical Oncology

Publication Date: 1995

Subjects: Neoplasms

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 A513a 1995

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American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) educational symposia : educational book

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American Society of Clinical Oncology (32nd : 1996 May 18-21 : Philadelphia, Pa.), Bostrom Corporation. Chicago, Ill.: American Society of Clinical Oncology , 1996.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 A513a 1996

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Corporate Author: American Society of Clinical Oncology (32nd : 1996 May 18-21 : Philadelphia, Pa.); Bostrom Corporation

Place of Publication: Chicago, Ill.

Publisher: American Society of Clinical Oncology

Publication Date: 1996

Subjects: Neoplasms

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 A513a 1996

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Analysis of status Indians in British Columbia : updated report, 1987-1994

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British Columbia. Division of Vital Statistics, Canada. Medical Services Branch. [Victoria, BC?]: Vital Statistics, BC Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors , 1996.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: HA747 DC2.1B7 A532 1996

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Corporate Author: British Columbia. Division of Vital Statistics; Canada. Medical Services Branch

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Vital Statistics, BC Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors

Publication Date: 1996

Subjects: First Nations; Health Status Indicators - British Columbia

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library REF Statistics

Call Number: HA747 DC2.1B7 A532 1996

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An introduction to indigenous health and health care in Canada : bridging health and healing

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Douglas, Vasiliki Kravariotis. New York, NY: Springer , [2021]. 2nd ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WA300 D68 2021

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Contents:; Introduction : First Nations, Métis, and Inuit in Canada : Understanding the Issues -- Western and Indigenous Ways of Knowing -- Cultural Competency, Cultural Sensitivity and Cultural Safety -- Historical Overview -- Understanding the Determinants of Health and Canada?s Native Popu…

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Alternate Title: Introduction to aboriginal health and healthcare in Canada

Author: Douglas, Vasiliki Kravariotis

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Springer

Publication Date: [2021]

Physical Description: xvi, 279 p. : ill. ; 25 cm

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Minority Health; Health Services, Indigenous; Transcultural Nursing - methods; Canada; Aboriginal; First Nations; Indigenous peoples -- Canada; Indigenous peoples -- Health.; Indigenous peoples -- Research.

Abstract: Contents:; Introduction : First Nations, Métis, and Inuit in Canada : Understanding the Issues -- Western and Indigenous Ways of Knowing -- Cultural Competency, Cultural Sensitivity and Cultural Safety -- Historical Overview -- Understanding the Determinants of Health and Canada?s Native Population -- Diabetes, Diet and Nutrition -- Chronic and Infectious Diseases -- Women?s and Children?s Health -- Mental Health -- Hybridization of Health Care and the Way Forward for Indigenous Health.

Notes: Preceded by Introduction to aboriginal health and healthcare in Canada / Vasiliki Douglas. c2013.

ISBN: 9780826164124; 9780826164131

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Library; Internet

Call Number: WA300 D68 2021

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Applied physics for radiation oncology

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Stanton, Robert. Madison, Wi.: Medical Physics Publishing , 1996.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ269 S792 1996

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Stanton, Robert

Place of Publication: Madison, Wi.

Publisher: Medical Physics Publishing

Publication Date: 1996

Subjects: Radiotherapy; Health Physics

ISBN: 094483860X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library; Victoria Library

Call Number: QZ269 S792 1996

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Approaching death : improving care at the end of life

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Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Care at the End of Life. Washington, DC: National Academy Press , 1997.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WB310 A652 1997

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Corporate Author: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Care at the End of Life

Editor: Field, Marilyn J; Cassel, Christine K

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: National Academy Press

Publication Date: 1997

Subjects: Terminal Care - United States

ISBN: 0309063728

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library

Call Number: WB310 A652 1997

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The Art and Science of Compassionate Care: a Practical Guide

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Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , c2023. 1st ed.

Audience: Professional

"This book provides a practical guide on the art and science of compassionate care in an era of healthcare crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic that is inflicting long-lasting financial and psychosocial trauma on an unprecedented scale. A new approach to compassionate care is presented based on the …

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Editor: Samoutis, Andreas; Samoutis, George; Stylianou, Neophytos; Anastasiou, Andreas; Lionis, Christos

Edition: 1st ed.

Place of Publication: Cham, Switzerland

Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

Publication Date: c2023

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Delivery of Health Care; COVID-19; Empathy; Evidence-Based Medicine; Global Health; Psychology, Positive; Spirituality

Abstract: "This book provides a practical guide on the art and science of compassionate care in an era of healthcare crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic that is inflicting long-lasting financial and psychosocial trauma on an unprecedented scale. A new approach to compassionate care is presented based on the overarching concepts of empathy, person and family centeredness, therapeutic relationship, kindness, gratitude, spirituality, communication skills, shared decision making, positive psychology, adversity-activated development, self-care, compassion fatigue, spirituality which are more than ever critical in successfully managing the pandemic adversity in front of us. This book draws on clinical experience, educational activities and evidence-based knowledge from academic physicians (primary, secondary and tertiary care), nurses, psychologists, health economists, healthcare managers, health policymakers, medical professionals students and patients. It provides skills and knowledge that can be implemented in daily clinical practice based on all levels of healthcare on a whole-person approach. An array of clinical cases, patient journeys, published evidence and practical experience is combined to deliver in a practical way unique guidance and advice. The target audience is all healthcare professionals, health policymakers, healthcare managers and patient associations. This approach of Compassionate Care is of great importance and can save lives and money in these unprecedented times of global healthcare care system challenges." --publisher

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ISBN: 9783031215230

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Art and science of patient education for health literacy

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Stewart, Mellisa N. St Louis, MO: Elsevier , 2020.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WA590 S849 2020

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Stewart, Mellisa N.

Place of Publication: St Louis, MO

Publisher: Elsevier

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: xiii, 241 p. : ill. ; 23 cm

Subjects: Health Literacy; Patient Education as Topic; Professional-Patient Relations; Physician-Patient Relations

ISBN: 9780323609081

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library

Call Number: WA590 S849 2020

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Artificial intelligence in radiation oncology and biomedical physics

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Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group , 2023.

Audience: Professional

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Editor: Valdes, Gilmer; Xing, Lei

Place of Publication: Boca Raton, FL

Publisher: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group

Publication Date: 2023

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; Imaging in medical diagnosis and therapy

Subjects: Artificial Intelligence; Electronic Data Processing; Medical Informatics; Radiotherapy; Radiation Oncology; Health Physics

ISBN: 9780367538101; 9781000903812

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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