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2005 and beyond : critical appraisal of definitions, evidence base, and standardization of nutritional assessment and intervention to optimize quality of care and survivorship

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13815
Ottery, Faith D. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B366 2005 v.12
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Ottery, Faith D
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre. Medical Oncology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour ; 60 minutes
Series
Medical Oncology noon rounds 12
Subjects
Nutrition Assessment - videocassettes
Cachexia - videocassettes
Language
English
Material Type
Video
VHS
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B366 2005 v.12

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AAFP conditions A to Z

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19838
American Academy of Family Physicians. Leawood, KS: American Academy of Family Physicians , 2018.
Audience
Professional
The handouts are intended for patients and are written for sixth to eight grade reading levels. The online resource is not licensed for public use - handouts must be printed off to be given to patients.
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Corporate Author
American Academy of Family Physicians
Place of Publication
Leawood, KS
Publisher
American Academy of Family Physicians
Publication Date
2018
Series
STATRef electronic medical library
Subjects
Health Education
Patient Education Handout
Abstract
The handouts are intended for patients and are written for sixth to eight grade reading levels. The online resource is not licensed for public use - handouts must be printed off to be given to patients.
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics pocket guide to the nutrition care process and cancer

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Grant, Barbara. Chicago, IL: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics , 2015.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Pocket guide to the nutrition care process and cancer
Author
Grant, Barbara
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL
Publisher
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xxvi, 170 p. ; 18 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Nutrition Assessment
Diet - methods
Nutritional Support - methods
Handbooks
ISBN
9780880914840
088091484X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Advance care planning in end of life care

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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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Advanced practice nurses : so what do they do, and why do we need them?

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14173
Hamric, Ann. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY161 B365 2005 v.15
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Hamric, Ann
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Professional Practice Nursing Education
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour ; 85 minutes
Series
Nursing education 15
Subjects
Leadership - videocassettes
Nurses - videocassettes
Delivery of Health Care - videocassettes
Language
English
Material Type
Video
VHS
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
WY161 B365 2005 v.15

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Advanced practice nursing : roles in B.C. : evolution, integration and collaboration

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14174
Hamric, Ann. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY161 B365 2005 v.16
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Hamric, Ann
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Professional Practice Nursing Education
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour ; 75 minutes
Series
Nursing education 16
Subjects
Leadership - videocassettes
Nurses - videocassettes
Delivery of Health Care - videocassettes
Language
English
Material Type
Video
VHS
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
WY161 B365 2005 v.16

Copies

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AHFS drug information 2009

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18142
[Bethesda, MD]: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists , 2009. American Society of Hospital Pharmacists.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
American hospital formulary service
Edition
American Society of Hospital Pharmacists.
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xvi, 3824 p. ; 28 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Drug Information Services
Formularies as Topic
Formularies, Hospital
United States
ISBN
9781585282272
1585282278
ISSN
1063-8792
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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ALA/PDT for cancer care : shining new light on the science and the practice : a unique event to expand awareness and explore opportunities for ALA/PDT in BC

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16403
Kennedy, James, Jordan, Kevin, Gilchrist, J. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ267 A517 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Kennedy, James
Jordan, Kevin
Gilchrist, J
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
53 minutes
Subjects
Photochemotherapy - methods
Aminolevulinic Acid - therapeutic use
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Photosensitizing Agents - therapeutic use
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ267 A517 2007

Copies

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Alexander's care of the patient in surgery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121427
[St. Louis, MO]: Elsevier , 2019. 16th ed.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Care of the patient in surgery
Editor
Rothrock, Jane C
McEwen, Donna R
Edition
16th ed.
Place of Publication
[St. Louis, MO]
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2019
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Perioperative Nursing
Perioperative Care
Nursing Care
Operating Room Nursing
Surgical procedures, Operative - nursing
ISBN
0323479146
9780323479141
9780323532990
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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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, 1 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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Are workarounds ethical? : managing moral problems in health care systems

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113856
Berlinger, Nancy. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2016.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Author
Berlinger, Nancy
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xiv, 208 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Ebrary books
Subjects
Ethics, Clinical
Delivery of Health Care - ethics
ISBN
9780190269302
9780190269296
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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The Art and Science of Compassionate Care: a Practical Guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124714
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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Artificial intelligence applications for health care

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Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press , 2022.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
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 pharmaceutical sciences

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125044
Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group , 2024.
Audience
Professional
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Editor
Bhupathyraaj, Mullaicharam
Vijaya Rani, K. Reeta.
Essa, Musthafa Mohamed
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, FL
Publisher
CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group
Publication Date
2024
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Artificial Intelligence
Medical Informatics
Pharmaceutical Services
ISBN
9781032382159
9781000994599
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
  1 read online  
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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Assessing patient symptoms using "N to V"

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20053
Levy, Karen, Oliver, Judy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY161 B365 2010 v.19
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Video shows an RN assessing a patient wo has dyspnea and pain. She will use the symtom assessment acronym "NOPQRSTUV" to guide her assessment.
Alternate Title
Using the symptom assessment acronym : NOPQRSTUV
Author
Levy, Karen
Oliver, Judy
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Professional Practice Nursing
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2010
Series
Nursing education 19
Subjects
Nursing Assessment - methods
Pain Measurement
Palliative Care - methods
Abstract
Video shows an RN assessing a patient wo has dyspnea and pain. She will use the symtom assessment acronym "NOPQRSTUV" to guide her assessment.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
WY161 B365 2010 v.19

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Assessment and communication of EMF health risks

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18181
Repacholi, Michael. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2009 v.268
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Monday noon seminar series
Author
Repacholi, Michael
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre seminar series 268
Subjects
Electromagnetic Fields - adverse effects
Risk Assessment
Communication
Public Health
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2009 v.268

Copies

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Basic infection control for health care providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18460
Kennamer, Mike. Clifton Park, NY: Thomson Delmar Learning , 2007. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Author
Kennamer, Mike
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Clifton Park, NY
Publisher
Thomson Delmar Learning
Publication Date
2007
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Cross Infection - prevention & control
Health Personnel
Infection Control
Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional - prevention & control
Infectious Disease Transmission, Professional-to-Patient - prevention & control
Occupational Exposure - prevention & control
ISBN
9781418019785
141801978X
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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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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BC Cancer Research Centre. BC Cancer Foundation : research is the future

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13399
BC Cancer Research Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: Finale Post Productions Inc. , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ24 B863b 2002
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Finale Post Productions Inc.
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour : 3 minutes
Subjects
BC Cancer Foundation - videocassettes
Cancer Care Facilities - videocassettes
Language
English
Material Type
Video
VHS
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Library Archives
Call Number
QZ24 B863b 2002
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