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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124293
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

Copies

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21 things you may not know about the Indian Act : helping Canadians make reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples a reality

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124045
Joseph, Bob. Port Coquitlam, BC: Indigenous Relations Press , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WZ80.5 J83 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
Twenty one things you ay not know about the Indian Act
Author
Joseph, Bob
Place of Publication
Port Coquitlam, BC
Publisher
Indigenous Relations Press
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
189 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Canada, Indian Act
Indigenous Canadians - history
Indigenous Canadian - legislation & jurisprudence
Reconciliation
Relational Autonomy
First Nations
Canada
ISBN
9780995266520
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WZ80.5 J83 2018

Copies

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100 questions and answers about caring for family or friends with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18874
Rose, Susannah, Hara, Richard T. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 R797 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
One hundred questions and answers about caring for family or friends with cancer
Author
Rose, Susannah
Hara, Richard T
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
ix, 204 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
R2 Library
100 questions & answers
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers - psychology
Family
Home Care Services
Popular Work
ISBN
9780763762575
0763762571
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 R797 2010
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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100 questions and answers about caring for family or friends with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13950
Rose, Susannah, Hara, Richard. Sudbury, Ma.: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , c2005. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 R797 2005
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Provides answers to common caregivers' questions, including finding the right doctor and treatment; emotional and physical support; insurance issues; relationships; and finding care for the caregiver.
Alternate Title
One hundred questions and answers about caring for family or friends with cancer
Author
Rose, Susannah
Hara, Richard
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Sudbury, Ma.
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
c2005
Physical Description
xi, 223 p. ; 22 cm.
Series
100 questions & answers
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers - psychology
Family
Home Care Services
Popular Work
Abstract
Provides answers to common caregivers' questions, including finding the right doctor and treatment; emotional and physical support; insurance issues; relationships; and finding care for the caregiver.
ISBN
0763723614 (pbk.)
9780763723613
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 R797 2005

Copies

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222 secrets of hiring, managing, and retaining great employees in healthcare practices

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16030
Levoy, Bob, Levoy, Robert P. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W76 L619 2007
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Alternate Title
Two hundred twenty two secrets of hiring, managing, and retaining great employees in healthcare practices
Author
Levoy, Bob
Levoy, Robert P
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xviii, 322 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Health Manpower - organization & administration
Personnel Management - methods
Health Personnel - organization & administration
Personnel Administration, Hospital
ISBN
9780763738686
0763738689
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
W76 L619 2007

Copies

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2020 handbook of emergency cardiovascular care for healthcare providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124395
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

Copies

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Abeloff's clinical oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16584
Philadelphia, PA: Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier , 2008. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 A141 2008
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Expert Consult premium edition (online and print)
Alternate Title
Clinical oncology
Editor
Abeloff, Martin D
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xxx, 2555 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Series
Expert Consult
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Medical Oncology - methods
Abstract
Expert Consult premium edition (online and print)
Notes
CN Library copy is housed in the UHNBC Library.
ISBN
9780443066955
0443066957
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
CN Library
Call Number
QZ200 A141 2008

Copies

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Aboriginal health in Canada : historical, cultural, and epidemiological perspectives

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21509
Waldram, James B, Herring, Ann, Young, T. Kue. [Toronto, ON]: University of Toronto Press , 2006. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WZ80.5 I3 W67 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Waldram, James B
Herring, Ann
Young, T. Kue
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xii, 367 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
First Nations
Health Status
Delivery of Health Care - history
Canada
ISBN
9780802085795
0802085792
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WZ80.5 I3 W67 2006

Copies

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Access to quality cancer care : workshop report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15759
CIHR Institute of Cancer Research, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). [Ottawa, ON]: CIHR Institute of Cancer Research , 2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX153 A169 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Access to quality cancer care : workshop report : workshop held on June 14, 2005 at the Westin Bayshore Resort and Marina, Vancouver, BC.
Corporate Author
CIHR Institute of Cancer Research
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
CIHR Institute of Cancer Research
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Quality Assurance, Health Care - Canada
Delivery of Health Care - Canada
Health Services Accessibility - Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WX153 A169 2005

Copies

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Accidental library marketer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19356
Dempsey, Kathy. Medford, NJ: Information Today, Inc. , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
Z716.3 D425 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
How and why people become accidental marketers; Starting with the basics of communication; Assessing your current situation; Using demographic, geographic, and census data; What marketing experts think is most important; Getting administrators, managers, and staff to buy in; Making evidence-based d…
Author
Dempsey, Kathy
Place of Publication
Medford, NJ
Publisher
Information Today, Inc.
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xvi, 294 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Libraries
Public Relations
Marketing
Information Services
Advertising as Topic
Abstract
How and why people become accidental marketers
Starting with the basics of communication
Assessing your current situation
Using demographic, geographic, and census data
What marketing experts think is most important
Getting administrators, managers, and staff to buy in
Making evidence-based decisions with administrators
Don't shy away from statistics
Understanding the cycle of true marketing
Writing your formal plans
Basic rules for producing good promotional materials
Getting the message out
Using your website for public relations and outreach
Finally, the fun stuff
ISBN
9781573873680
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
Z716.3 D425 2009

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15857
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
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Advancing the health of girls and women : a women's health strategy for British Columbia

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14155
BC Women's Hosptal + Health Centre, British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women's Health. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA309 A244 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
BC Women's Hosptal + Health Centre
British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women's Health
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Women's Health Services - British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA309 A244 2004

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Advice for the patient : drug information in lay language

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10562
United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc. Rockville, Md.: United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc. , 1998. 18th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QV740 AA1 U58 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
USP DI Volume II
Corporate Author
United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc.
Edition
18th ed.
Place of Publication
Rockville, Md.
Publisher
United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc.
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Drugs - popular works - handbooks
Drug Therapy - popular works - handbooks
Vocabulary - popular works
ISBN
1889788015
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV740 AA1 U58 1998

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
FVC Pharmacy
Internet
Website Notes
This R2 title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
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Ambulatory oncology nursing practice guidelines : a focus on patient outcome standards

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2219
[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
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American College of Physicians home care guide for cancer : how to care for family and friends at home

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7734
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
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American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) : 2006 membership directory

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14718
American Society of Clinical Oncology. Alexandria, VA: American Society of Clinical Oncology , 2006.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Place of Publication
Alexandria, VA
Publisher
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Medical Oncology - directories
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Online membership directory only available to ASCO members and requires username and password.
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American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) : 2008 educational book

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16406
American Society of Clinical Oncology (44th : 2008 May 30 - June 3 : Chicago, IL). Alexandria, VA: American Society of Clinical Oncology , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 A513a 2008
Corporate Author
American Society of Clinical Oncology (44th : 2008 May 30 - June 3 : Chicago, IL)
Editor
Govindan, Ramaswamy
Place of Publication
Alexandria, VA
Publisher
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Neoplasms
Medical Oncology
ISSN
1930-7020
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 A513a 2008
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American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) : educational book

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15802
Govindan, Ramaswamy. Alexandria, VA: American Society of Clinical Oncology
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 A513a 2007
Author
Govindan, Ramaswamy
Corporate Author
American Society of Clinical Oncology (43rd : 2007 June 1-5 : Chicago, IL)
Place of Publication
Alexandria, VA
Publisher
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Subjects
Neoplasms
Medical Oncology
ISSN
1930-7020
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 A513a 2007
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