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Adaptive oncogenesis : a new understanding of how cancer evolves inside us

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121345
DeGregori, James. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press , 2018.
Audience
Professional
Table of contents:; The evolution of lifespans and disease avoidance -- Understanding evolution at organismal and somatic levels -- The evolution of multicellularity and tumor suppression -- Mechanisms of tumor suppression -- Dominant views on the mechanisms of oncogenesis -- Adaptive oncogenesis -…
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Author
DeGregori, James
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Publication Date
2018
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Carcinogenesis
Neoplastic Processes
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - genetics
Abstract
Table of contents:
The evolution of lifespans and disease avoidance -- Understanding evolution at organismal and somatic levels -- The evolution of multicellularity and tumor suppression -- Mechanisms of tumor suppression -- Dominant views on the mechanisms of oncogenesis -- Adaptive oncogenesis -- Limiting somatic evolution in youth -- Changing adaptive landscapes with aging -- Changing adaptive landscapes with carcinogenic exposures -- Tissue architecture and tumor suppression -- Peto?s paradox -- Prolonging tissue maintenance to delay aging and cancer -- Understanding clinical data from an evolutionary perspective -- The causes of cancer in early childhood -- Evolution-informed strategies to combat cancer -- A new framework for understanding and controlling cancer.
ISBN
9780674545397
9780674985964
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Advance care planning in end of life care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120466
Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press , 2018. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents :; Introduction to advance care planning -- Overview and introduction to advance care planning -- What are the benefits of advance care planning and how do we know? -- An introduction to advance care planning: practice at the frontline -- Person-centred care: how does advance care…
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Editor
Thomas, Keri
Lobo, Ben
Detering, Karen
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Oxford, UK
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2018
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Advance Care Planning - organization & administration
Decision Making
Terminal Care
Right to Die
Abstract
Table of Contents :
Introduction to advance care planning -- Overview and introduction to advance care planning -- What are the benefits of advance care planning and how do we know? -- An introduction to advance care planning: practice at the frontline -- Person-centred care: how does advance care planning support this and what are the economic benefits? -- Advance care planning for an ageing population -- Spiritual and ethical aspects of advance care planning -- Advance care planning: a personal view and stories from the frontline -- Context and experience of advance care planning in the UK -- Advance care planning in the UK: update on policy and practice -- Advance decisions to refuse treatment and the impact of wider legislation -- Discussions and decisions about cardiopulmonary resuscitation -- The implications of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005 for advance care planning and decision making -- Experience of use of advance care planning in care homes -- Advance care planning in the community -- Advance care planning in hospices and palliative care -- Advance care planning in hospitals -- Advance care planning: thinking ahead for parents, carers, children, and young people -- Advance care planning and people with dementia -- Experience of advance care planning internationally -- Advance care planning in Australia -- Advance care planning in Canada -- Advance directives and advance care planning: the US experience -- Advance care planning in New Zealand: our Voice--to tatou reo -- Advance care planning in Germany: on track for nationwide implementation -- Advance care planning in an Asian country -- Practicalities and areas of common ground -- Communication skills and advance care planning -- Advance care planning in chronic disease: finding the known in the midst of the unknown -- Planning ahead in all areas -- A population-based approach to end-of-life care and advance care planning.
ISBN
9780198802136
9780192542359
9780192542366
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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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
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Internet
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Becoming mindful : integrating mindfulness into your psychiatric practice

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Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Association Publishing , 2017.
Audience
Professional
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Editor
Zerbo, Erin
Schlechter, Alan
Desai, Seema
Place of Publication
Arlington, VA
Publisher
American Psychiatric Association Publishing
Publication Date
2017
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Psychotherapy - methods
Psychotherapeutic Processes
Mindfulness
Meditation
Self Care - methods
Mental disorders - therapy
Physician-Patient Relations
ISBN
9781615370757
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Best patient experience : helping physicians improve care, satisfaction, and scores

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120372
Snyder, Bo. Chicago, IL: Health Administration Press , 2016.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents:; The heat is on: a case study -- A dozen reasons to care about patient satisfaction -- How to get physicians to engage on patient satisfaction-six steps that work in the real world -- Dealing with the objections of skeptical physicians -- How physicians can make and sustain indiv…
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Author
Snyder, Bo
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL
Publisher
Health Administration Press
Publication Date
2016
Series
R2 Library
ACHE management series
Subjects
Patient Satisfaction
Physician-Patient Relations
Quality of Health Care
Work Engagement
Work Performance
Quality Improvement
Abstract
Table of Contents:
The heat is on: a case study -- A dozen reasons to care about patient satisfaction -- How to get physicians to engage on patient satisfaction-six steps that work in the real world -- Dealing with the objections of skeptical physicians -- How physicians can make and sustain individual behavior changes -- How leaders can ensure success -- Issues with "the data"-our best friend and (sometimes) worst enemy -- How to shadow coach physicians: a DIY approach.
ISBN
1567937381
9781567937381
9781567938098
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Boost : the science of recharging yourself in an age of unrelenting demands

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121346
Gruman, Jamie A., Healey, Deirdre. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing , 2018.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM172.4 G887 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Table of contents:; 1.ReNU -- 2.HOW TO REAP THE BOOSTING BENEFITS OF NATURE -- 3.CUTTING THE VIRTUAL CORD -- 4.QUALITY TIME WITH THE SANDMAN -- 5.VOLUNTEERING -- 6.MEDITATION, MINDFULNESS, AND MORE -- 7.FAMILY AND FRIENDS -- 8.EXERCISE -- 9.HOBBIES -- 10.VACATIONS DONE RIGHT -- EPILOGUE
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Author
Gruman, Jamie A.
Healey, Deirdre
Place of Publication
Charlotte, NC
Publisher
Information Age Publishing
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xv, 193 p. : 24 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Adaptation, Psychological
Burnout, Psychological - prevention & control
Work-Life Balance
Abstract
Table of contents:
1.ReNU -- 2.HOW TO REAP THE BOOSTING BENEFITS OF NATURE -- 3.CUTTING THE VIRTUAL CORD -- 4.QUALITY TIME WITH THE SANDMAN -- 5.VOLUNTEERING -- 6.MEDITATION, MINDFULNESS, AND MORE -- 7.FAMILY AND FRIENDS -- 8.EXERCISE -- 9.HOBBIES -- 10.VACATIONS DONE RIGHT -- EPILOGUE
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781641133029
9781641133043
9781641133036
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172.4 G887 2018
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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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Cancer experience : the doctor, the patient, the journey

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Sessions, Roy B. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. , 2012.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Sessions, Roy B
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
2012
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Ebrary books
Subjects
Ethics, Medical
Neoplasms - psychology
Patient care - ethics
Medical Oncology - ethics
Physician-Patient Relations
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Suicide, Assisted
ISBN
9781442216235
9781626564275
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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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
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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
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Compassion fatigue and burnout in nursing : enhancing professional quality of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122405
Todaro-Franceschi, Vidette. New York, NY: Springer Publishing , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; Introduction : the good, the bad, and the ugly -- Transforming both health and care -- Compassion and contentment : being heartful -- Values and excellences in nursing -- The art of reaffirming purpose -- A heavy heart hurts -- I know what I ought to do! -- Burnt out and seemingly heartl…
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Author
Todaro-Franceschi, Vidette
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Publishing
Publication Date
2013
Series
EBSCOhost eBook Nursing Collection
Subjects
Nurses - psychology
Philosophy, Nursing
Empathy
Burnout, Professional - psychology
Quality of Life
Abstract
Contents:
Introduction : the good, the bad, and the ugly -- Transforming both health and care -- Compassion and contentment : being heartful -- Values and excellences in nursing -- The art of reaffirming purpose -- A heavy heart hurts -- I know what I ought to do! -- Burnt out and seemingly heartless -- Being prepared to care for the dying -- Shared horrors and aching, breaking hearts -- Cultivating collective mindful awareness -- Imagine it and actualize it.
ISBN
9780826109774
9780826109781
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Cultural diversity in health and illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18452
Spector, Rachel E. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Prentice Hall , 2009. 7th ed.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Spector, Rachel E
Edition
7th ed.
Place of Publication
Upper Saddle River, N.J.
Publisher
Pearson Prentice Hall
Publication Date
2009
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Cultural Diversity
Cultural Competency
Health Status
Delivery of Health Care
Attitude to Health - ethnology
Ethnic Groups
United States
ISBN
9780135035894
0135035899
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Efficient radiology : how to optimize radiology operations

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123013
Rosenthal, Daniel, Pianykh, Oleg. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2021.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; Part I: Data and Sense -- 1.A Word About Numbers -- 2.Mining Your Own Business -- Part II: Radiology Seriatim -- 3.Ordering -- 4.Scheduling -- 5.Examinations, Protocols, and ?Auto? Protocols -- 6. Arriving for the Examination -- 7. Creating the Images -- 8. Image Delivery -- 9. From Im…
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Author
Rosenthal, Daniel
Pianykh, Oleg
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Radiology, Department, Hospital - standards
Radiology, Department, Hospital - organization & administration
Radiology - standards
Radiology - organization & administration
Abstract
Contents:
Part I: Data and Sense -- 1.A Word About Numbers -- 2.Mining Your Own Business -- Part II: Radiology Seriatim -- 3.Ordering -- 4.Scheduling -- 5.Examinations, Protocols, and ?Auto? Protocols -- 6. Arriving for the Examination -- 7. Creating the Images -- 8. Image Delivery -- 9. From Images to Reports -- Part III: Some Final Thoughts -- 10.Ars Longa, Vita Brevis
ISBN
9783030536091
9783030536107
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Essential preceptee handbook : your pocket companion for a successful preceptorship

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122428
Swihart, Diana. Danvers, MA: HCPro , 2014.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Swihart, Diana
Place of Publication
Danvers, MA
Publisher
HCPro
Publication Date
2014
Series
EBSCOhost eBook Nursing Collection
Subjects
Education, Nursing
Preceptorship
Mentoring
ISBN
9781556450747
9781556450853
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Fast facts to loving your research project : a stress-free guide for novice researchers in nursing and healthcare

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122403
Marshall, Brenda. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company , 2020.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; Introduction to Research -- Finding the Big Problem -- From Hypothesis to Aim/Purpose -- Why We Review the Literature -- The Theoretical Framework -- Research Design / Tom Heinzen -- Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Research Designs -- Methods of data collection -- Reliability…
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Author
Marshall, Brenda
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Publication Date
2020
Series
R2 Library
Fast facts series
Subjects
Nursing Research
Health Services Research
Research Design
Nurses Instruction
Abstract
Contents:
Introduction to Research -- Finding the Big Problem -- From Hypothesis to Aim/Purpose -- Why We Review the Literature -- The Theoretical Framework -- Research Design / Tom Heinzen -- Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Research Designs -- Methods of data collection -- Reliability and Validity / Katherine Roberts -- From Population to Sample -- Impact of the Outside world : Legal and Ethical Considerations in Research -- Conducting the Research -- Data Analysis / Katherine Roberts -- Results : What did the project discover? Why is it important? -- The Conclusion of the Thesis, Project or Dissertation : Writing the Discussion, Conclusion, and Abstract -- The Beginning : Sharing what was learned with the greater community.
ISBN
0826146368
9780826146366
9780826146373
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Gay and bisexual men living with prostate cancer : from diagnosis to recovery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121056
New York, NY: Harrington Park Press , 2018.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WJ762 G285 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Editor
Ussher, Jane M.
Perz, Janette
Rosser, B.R. Simon
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harrington Park Press
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
x, 353 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Long Term Adverse Effects
Attitude of Health Personnel
Cancer Survivors - psychology
Notes
SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection
ISBN
9781939594259
9781939594266
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
WJ762 G285 2018
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Global Perspectives in Cancer Care : Religion, Spirituality, and Cultural Diversity in Health and Healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124695
New York: Oxford University Press , c2022.
Audience
Professional
"With cancer ranking as the primary or secondary cause of premature death in almost 100 countries worldwide, the World Health Organization recognized a high level of investment in cancer control and treatment (including palliative care) in 2019. At that time, governments at the World Health Assembl…
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Editor
Silbermann, Michael
Berger, Ann
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
c2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Spiritual Therapies
Spirituality
Cultural Diversity
Religion and Medicine
Abstract
"With cancer ranking as the primary or secondary cause of premature death in almost 100 countries worldwide, the World Health Organization recognized a high level of investment in cancer control and treatment (including palliative care) in 2019. At that time, governments at the World Health Assembly (WHA) unanimously adopted a new cancer resolution (Universal Health Coverage: Moving Together to Build a Healthier World). The resolution noted the potential for cancer prevention to reduce cancer burden in the future, while reducing the suffering from cancer in the communities.As most countries are facing an overall increase in the absolute number of cancer cases, large geographical diversity in cancer occurrence and variations in the magnitude and profile of the disease still continue between and within world regions. Specific types of cancer dominate globally: lung, female breast, and colorectal cancer. The regional variations in common cancer types signal the extent to which societal, economic, and lifestyle changes interplay to differentially impact the profile of this most complex group of diseases.Although survival rates for cancer have improved significantly over the past few decades, for each individual, the diagnosis and treatment of cancer are still devastating, affecting the family and community as well. The care of a person with cancer must be more than just the treatment of the cancer itself. Understanding the cultural, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of the cancer sufferer and their family and community will ensure the best care.In order to treat individuals with cancer and understand how to give the best possible care to underserved populations, we need to understand cultural diversity. Understanding that cultural aspects of a society may be intertwined with finances and other resources can improve adherence and access to care. Culture is made up of language, religion, cuisine, social norms, history, ancestry, music, arts, and spirituality. In order to improve cancer care outcomes, patients' diverse spiritual and cultural beliefs must be recognized. In addition, available methods must be utilized to improve access and adherence to treatment modalities and regimens.In this book, we focus on numerous diverse cultures, traditions, and faiths. Many parts of the world are composed of indigenous cultures, with unique spiritual beliefs in addition to the region's primary religion. We present chapters on indigenous religions as well as indigenous traditional healers. People everywhere experience trouble, sorrow, need, and sickness, and they develop skills and knowledge in response to these adversities. This book provides insightful models of these parameters and serves as a valuable resource for health care providers and policymakers by taking a global approach to cultural diversity in the world. By understanding this multiculturalism and the many aspects of psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of health and healing, we can learn from one another." --publisher
ISBN
9780197551349
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Handbook of quality of life in cancer

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Cham, Switzerland: Springer , 2022.
Audience
Professional
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Editor
Kassianos, Angelos P.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Quality of Life
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - psychology
ISBN
9783030847029
9783030847012
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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How not to write a medical paper : a practical guide

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Heinemann, Markus K. Stuttgart, Germany: Thieme , 2016.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Heinemann, Markus K.
Place of Publication
Stuttgart, Germany
Publisher
Thieme
Publication Date
2016
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Medical Writing
Writing - standards
Publishing
ISBN
9789385062292
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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How the immune systems works

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Sompayrac, Lauren. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell , 2015. 5th ed.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Sompayrac, Lauren
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Hoboken, NJ
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Publication Date
2015
Series
R2 Library
Notes
LECTURE 1 AN OVERVIEW
LECTURE 2 THE INNATE IMMUNE SYSTEM
LECTURE 3 B CELLS AND ANTIBODIES
LECTURE 4 THE MAGIC OF ANTIGEN PRESENTATION
LECTURE 5 T CELL ACTIVATION
LECTURE 6 T CELLS AT WORK
LECTURE 7 SECONDARY LYMPHOID ORGANS AND LYMPHOCYTE TRAFFICKING
LECTURE 8 RESTRAINING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
LECTURE 9 SELF TOLERANCE AND MHC RESTRICTION
LECTURE 10 IMMUNOLOGICAL MEMORY
LECTURE 11 THE INTESTINAL IMMUNE SYSTEM
LECTURE 12 VACCINES
LECTURE 13 THE IMMUNE SYSTEM GONE WRONG
LECTURE 14 IMMUNODEFICIENCY
LECTURE 15 CANCER AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
ISBN
9781118997772
1118997778
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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How to read a paper : the basics of evidence-based medicine and healthcare

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Greenhalgh, Trisha. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons Ltd. , 2019. 6th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB102.5 G813 2019
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Contents:; Why read papers at all? -- Searching the literature -- Getting your bearings : what is this paper about? -- Assessing methodological quality -- Statistics for the non-statistician -- Papers that report trials of drugs and other simple interventions -- Papers that report trials of complex…
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Author
Greenhalgh, Trisha
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
Hoboken, NJ
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xix, 262 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Evidence-Based Practice
Research
Journalism, Medical
Abstract
Contents:
Why read papers at all? -- Searching the literature -- Getting your bearings : what is this paper about? -- Assessing methodological quality -- Statistics for the non-statistician -- Papers that report trials of drugs and other simple interventions -- Papers that report trials of complex interventions -- Papers that report diagnostic or screening tests -- Papers that summarise other papers (systematic reviews and meta-analyses) -- Papers that tell you what to do (guidelines) -- Papers that tell you what things cost (economic analyses) -- Papers that go beyond numbers (qualitative research) -- Papers that report questionnaire research -- Papers that report quality improvement case studies -- Papers that describe genetic association studies -- Applying evidence with patients -- Criticisms of evidence-based healthcare.
ISBN
111948474X
9781119484745
9781119484738
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
WB102.5 G813 2019
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