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2020 handbook of emergency cardiovascular care for healthcare providers

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American Heart Association, Heart & Stroke Foundation. [Ottawa, ON]: American Heart Association | Heart & Stroke Foundation , 2020.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA292 T971h 2020
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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
iii, 100 p. : col. ill. ; 16 cm
Subjects
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Emergency Treatment - methods
Handbook
Notes
RE0130E 09/22 - Back cover
The Canadian edition of 2020 Handbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care for Healthcare Providers has been adapted, where possible from the original American Heart Association (AHA) edition to reflect Canadian clinical practice, systems of care and pharmacology.-- from ii-iii
ISBN
9781988892573
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA292 T971h 2020

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ABC of equality, diversity and inclusion in healthcare

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125056
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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An introduction to indigenous health and health care in Canada : bridging health and healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122985
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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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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123611
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 applications for health care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124983
Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press , 2022.
Audience
Professional
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Editor
Ahirwal, Mitul Kumar
Londhe, Narendra D.
Kumar, Anil
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, FL
Publisher
CRC Press
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Artificial Intelligence
Medical Informatics - methods
ISBN
9781000570342
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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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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Art of breaking bad news well

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Sehouli, Jalid. Boca Raton, Fla.: CRC Press , 2020.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 S456 2020
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
As Head of Oncological Surgery and the Gynecology Clinic at Berlin's Charit Comprehensive Cancer Center, Jalid Sehouli is one of the world's leading cancer specialists. Every day, he experiences situations in which conversations take on a life-or-death significance. Delivering bad news is one of th…
Author
Sehouli, Jalid
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, Fla.
Publisher
CRC Press
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xiii, 81 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Truth Disclosure
Communication
Physician's Role - psychology
Empathy
Attitude of Health Personnel
Abstract
As Head of Oncological Surgery and the Gynecology Clinic at Berlin's Charit Comprehensive Cancer Center, Jalid Sehouli is one of the world's leading cancer specialists. Every day, he experiences situations in which conversations take on a life-or-death significance. Delivering bad news is one of the most difficult tasks we face in life, especially for professionals such as doctors, police, or crisis intervention personnel, yet it is rarely touched on during training. Over the course of their career, a doctor will hold conversations with around 200,000 patients and their relatives that invariably involve delivering good or bad news. Either way, existential questions will arise, and the way the news is delivered is vital: recent studies show that it has a significant impact on patients' quality of life and the way they experience treatment. Mixing his wide-ranging professional experience with personal stories, Sehouli describes the emotions and perspectives of those who have to give and receive bad news from a broad perspective. His book can be helpful for anyone who has to deliver bad news--managers, friends, or parents. - Cover
Notes
Originally authored in the German language by Jalid Sehouli, with the original title, Von der Kunst, schlechte Nachrichten gut zu überbringen, 2018.
ISBN
9780367356682
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
W62 S456 2020

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Art of conversation in cancer care : lessons for caregivers

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New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2022. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
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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
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Arts of Indigenous health and well-being

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123600
Winnipeg, MB: University of Manitoba Press , 2021.
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA300 A792 2021
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Contents:; Introduction. "Art for Life's Sake": Approaches to Indigenous Arts, Health, and Well-Being -- Part 1. Material Culture, Embodiment, and Well-Being -- Chapter 1. What This Pouch Holds -- Chapter 2. Baskets, Birchbark Scrolls, and Maps of Land: Indigenous Making Practices as Oral Hisoriogr…
Editor
Van Styvendale, Nancy
McDougall, J. D.
Henry, Robert
Innes, Robert Alexander
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, MB
Publisher
University of Manitoba Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
272 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Medicine in the Arts
Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous Canadians
Abstract
Contents:
Introduction. "Art for Life's Sake": Approaches to Indigenous Arts, Health, and Well-Being -- Part 1. Material Culture, Embodiment, and Well-Being -- Chapter 1. What This Pouch Holds -- Chapter 2. Baskets, Birchbark Scrolls, and Maps of Land: Indigenous Making Practices as Oral Hisoriography -- Chapter 3. For Kaydence and Her Cousins: Health and Happiness in Cultural Legacies and Contemporary Contexts -- Part 2. Community Health and Wellness -- Chapter 4. Stories and Staying Power: Artmaking as (Re)Source of Cultural Resilience and Well-Being for Panniqtumiut
ISBN
9780887559396
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Status
Received
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WA300 A792 2021

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ASCO-SEP : medical oncology self-evaluation program

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123128
American Society of Clinical Oncology. Alexandria, VA: American Society of Clinical Oncology , 2020. 7th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 A815 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
ASCO-SEP : medical oncology self-evaluation program
Corporate Author
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Edition
7th ed.
Place of Publication
Alexandria, VA
Publisher
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xxi, 708 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Medical Oncology - education
Self-Evaluation Programs
Neoplasms
Certification
Education, Medical, Continuing
Examination Questions
ISBN
9781951909000
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 A815 2020

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Battling healthcare burnout : learning to love the job you have, while creating the job you love

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123632
Mayer, Thom. Oakland, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc. , 2021.
Audience
Professional
When physicians and nurses suffer from burnout, patients suffer as well. This book pinpoints the how and why and shows what healthcare providers and their organizations can do.-- Provided by publishe
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Author
Mayer, Thom
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
2021
Series
EBSCOhost eBook Nursing Collection
Subjects
Burnout, Professional
Health Personnel - psychology
Occupational Stress - prevention & control
Abstract
When physicians and nurses suffer from burnout, patients suffer as well. This book pinpoints the how and why and shows what healthcare providers and their organizations can do.-- Provided by publishe
ISBN
9781523089925
9781523089932
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Becoming the change : leadership behavior strategies for continuous improvement in healthcare

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124333
Toussaint, John. New York, NY: McGraw - Hill , 2021.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX159 T734b 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Toussaint, John
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw - Hill
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xi, 252 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Leadership
Health Services Administration
Organizational Innovation
Organizational Culture
ISBN
9781260461688
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WX159 T734b 2021

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Bodies and barriers : queer activists on health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123682
Oakland, CA: PM Press , 2020.
Audience
Professional
Summary:; LGBT people pervasively experience health disparities, affecting every part of their bodies and lives. Yet many are still grappling to understand the mutually reinforcing health care challenges that lead LGBT people to experience worsened health outcomes. Bodies and Barriers informs healt…
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Editor
Shanker, Adrian
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
PM Press
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Culturally Competent Care
Healthcare Disparities
Abstract
Summary:
LGBT people pervasively experience health disparities, affecting every part of their bodies and lives. Yet many are still grappling to understand the mutually reinforcing health care challenges that lead LGBT people to experience worsened health outcomes. Bodies and Barriers informs health care professionals, students in health professions, policymakers, and fellow activists about these challenges, providing insights and a road map for action that could improve queer health. - Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9781629638010
9781629637846
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Bodies unbound : gender-specific cancer and biolegitimacy

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Sledge, Piper. New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press , 2020.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Sledge, Piper
Place of Publication
New Brunswick, NJ
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms, Male - psychology
Transgender Persons
Gender Identity
Social Perception
ISBN
9781978815797
9781978815827
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Bone marrow and blood stem cell transplants : a guide for patients and their loved ones

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124483
Stewart, Susan K. Highland Park, IL: Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMT InfoNet) , 2020. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 S851b 2020
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
Stewart, Susan K.
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Highland Park, IL
Publisher
Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMT InfoNet)
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xiv, 242 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Patient Education
Popular Work
ISBN
9781733726856
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH380 S851b 2020
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A breast cancer guide for spouses, partners, friends, and family : using psychology to support those we care about

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124268
Haynes, Stephen N., Meyer, Luanna H., Evans, Ian M. New York, NY: Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
"This practical, science-based book focuses on helping partners, family and friends understand breast cancer. It guides them in how to provide the best emotional and practical support when helping someone with breast cancer to cope, recover and thrive, while maintaining their own physical and psych…
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Author
Haynes, Stephen N.
Meyer, Luanna H.
Evans, Ian M.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Patients - psychology
Caregivers - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Evidence-Based Medicine
Popular Work
Abstract
"This practical, science-based book focuses on helping partners, family and friends understand breast cancer. It guides them in how to provide the best emotional and practical support when helping someone with breast cancer to cope, recover and thrive, while maintaining their own physical and psychological health. The authors translate psychological evidence into concrete, practical advice for caregivers, validated through their first-hand experience. It also suggests ways to help someone with breast cancer make the best decisions in consultation with oncology professionals. The authors draw on well-established psychological principles relevant to social attitudes, how decisions are made, good communication skills, empathy, and how to better understand the ideas and worries experienced by women who have, or may have, breast cancer and those close to them. Each chapter includes 'How you can Help' sections that give specific and concrete suggestions, as well as a chapter summary of the main points along with recommendations and additional resources. It is essential reading for all those who want to help and support a loved one with breast cancer. It is also useful for training healthcare professionals in how to support partners"-- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781032046501
9781000529296
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Breast care certification review

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122727
Yarbro, Connie Henke, Wujcik, Debra, Gobel, Barbara Holmes. Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning , [2021]. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; Coordination of care -- Diagnosis and staging -- Treatment modalities : local and systemic -- Nursing practice -- Psychosocial and spiritual.
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Author
Yarbro, Connie Henke
Wujcik, Debra
Gobel, Barbara Holmes
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Burlington, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Learning
Publication Date
[2021]
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - nursing
Oncology Nursing - methods
Examination Questions
Abstract
Contents:
Coordination of care -- Diagnosis and staging -- Treatment modalities : local and systemic -- Nursing practice -- Psychosocial and spiritual.
ISBN
1284193594
9781284193596
9781284193886
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Breathing lessons : a doctor's guide to lung health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124406
Han, MeiLan K. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Company , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WF105 H233b 2022
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
"An authoritative, accessible guide to how our lungs work and how to protect them. Most of us pay little attention to the workings of our lungs, but the COVID-19 pandemic has sparked interest in their functioning and fear about the risks they face. Dr. MeiLan K. Han, a leading pulmonologist and a n…
Author
Han, MeiLan K.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
xiv, 176 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Respiration
Lung - physiology
Popular Work
Abstract
"An authoritative, accessible guide to how our lungs work and how to protect them. Most of us pay little attention to the workings of our lungs, but the COVID-19 pandemic has sparked interest in their functioning and fear about the risks they face. Dr. MeiLan K. Han, a leading pulmonologist and a national spokesperson for the American Lung Association, takes readers on a fascinating tour of this most vital organ. Han explains the wonder of breathing and reveals how the lungs serve as the body's first line of defense. She provides a timely overview of the latest scientific thinking about the leading respiratory risks--including indoor and outdoor pollution, smoking and vaping, wildfire smoke, and viruses like SARS-CoV-2--and offers a practical guide to keeping lungs healthy. And with authority as both practitioner and medical researcher, she argues powerfully for a social policy that makes a priority of preserving lung health nationwide"-- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9780393866629
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WF105 H233b 2022

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The Building Blocks of Life : A Nutrition Foundation for Healthcare Professionals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124715
Callis, T. C. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press , 2023. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
"Within the United Kingdom (UK), most mainstream healthcare practitioners receive little or no nutrition education during their years of training. As a consequence, the understanding of nutrition amongst primary care practitioners such as general practitioners, pharmacists, midwives, and practice n…
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Author
Callis, T. C.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, FL
Publisher
CRC Press
Publication Date
2023
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Health Personnel
United Kingdom
Diet, Healthy
Malnutrition
Micronutrients
Abstract
"Within the United Kingdom (UK), most mainstream healthcare practitioners receive little or no nutrition education during their years of training. As a consequence, the understanding of nutrition amongst primary care practitioners such as general practitioners, pharmacists, midwives, and practice nurses is limited and is largely focused on energy consumption and obesity. There is little knowledge of the wealth of micronutrients that underpin health, nor of the ticking timebomb of insufficient intakes of those micronutrients amongst a significant proportion of the population in the UK. The Building Blocks of Life: A Nutrition Foundation for Healthcare Professionals is a step towards redressing that balance. It sets out an informative and engaging narrative on how and why nutrition is the basis for good health. It discusses UK-specific issues with regards to diet and intakes of vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and other micronutrients. It also raises concerns about the potential negative health implications of the generally poor UK diet and suggests ways that healthcare practitioners can support patients in improving their long-term health outlook. Nutrition policy in the UK needs to be dragged into the 21st century and this book sets out evidence-based arguments which challenge current public health myths such as the idea that 10 micrograms of vitamin D is all anyone needs or the messaging around the consumption of saturated fat vs highly processed seed oils or that everyone can get all the nutrients they need from a varied and balanced diet. Although The Building Blocks of Life: A Nutrition Foundation for Healthcare Professionals focuses on concerns around poor diet and the consequent micronutrient inadequacies in the UK, the nutritional detail is relevant no matter where you are in the world. Everyone eats, all the time. It is time that mainstream medicine looked towards food as both a cause and a solution to many of the chronic degenerative conditions that plague modern life." --publisher
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ISBN
9781032271125
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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