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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
Website Notes
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Building on values : the future of health care in Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10326
Romanow, Roy J. Saskatoon, Sask.: Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA540 DC2 C734 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Romanow report
Author
Romanow, Roy J
Corporate Author
Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada
Place of Publication
Saskatoon, Sask.
Publisher
Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Public Health
Health Services
Medical Care
Canada
ISBN
0660189399
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WA540 DC2 C734 2002

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Canada's health care providers1997 to 2011: A reference guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9918
Canadian Institute for Health Information. Ottawa, Ont.: Canadian Institute for Health Information , 2013.
Audience
Professional
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Corporate Author
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Place of Publication
Ottawa, Ont.
Publisher
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Publication Date
2013
Subjects
Health Manpower
Health Personnel
Canada
ISBN
9781771091848
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
PDF is available for download from this site
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Canadian perspectives on advanced practice nursing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123018
Toronto, ON: Canadian Scholars , 2021. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY128 C212 2020
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Editor
Staples, Eric
Pilon, Roger
Hannon, Ruth A.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Canadian Scholars
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xxi, 562 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Advanced Practice Nursing
Canada
ISBN
9781773382173
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
CN Library
Kelowna Library
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WY128 C212 2020

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Cancer care for all Canadians : improving access and minimizing disparities for vulnerable populations in Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16259
Barroetavena, Maria C, Palaty, Chrystal. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C214n 2007
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Pt.1: Meeting proceedings; Section 1: Forum summary; Section 2: Forum outcomes and recommendations; Pt.2: Resources and programs : themes; Communities; Cultural competency; Language access; Navigation; Research; Rural and remote; Additional resources and programs
Alternate Title
National Forum on Cancer Care for All Canadians : Improving Access and Minimizing Disparities for Vulnerable Populations (2007 November 1-3 : Vancouver, BC, Canada)
Author
Barroetavena, Maria C
Palaty, Chrystal
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Health Policy
Health Services Needs and Demand
Delivery of Health Care
Cultural Diversity
Health Services Accessibility
Cancer Care Facilities
Consumer Participation
Community Health Services
Canada
Abstract
Pt.1: Meeting proceedings
Section 1: Forum summary
Section 2: Forum outcomes and recommendations
Pt.2: Resources and programs : themes
Communities
Cultural competency
Language access
Navigation
Research
Rural and remote
Additional resources and programs
ISBN
9781896624198
1896624197
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 C214n 2007

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Cancer care quality measures : symptoms and end-of-life care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15568
Lorenz, Karl, Lynn, Joanne. Rockville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality , 2006.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Lorenz, Karl
Lynn, Joanne
Corporate Author
Southern California Evidence-Based Practice Center/RAND
Place of Publication
Rockville, MD
Publisher
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Publication Date
2006
Series
Evidence report/technology assessment 137
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Terminal Care
Palliative Care
Process Assessment (Health Care)
ISBN
9781587631931
1587631938
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Caregiver's guide : a handbook about end-of-life care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19460
Macmillan, Karen. [Ottawa, ON]: Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem | Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 C271 2009
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
Caregiver's guide
Handbook about end of life care
Author
Macmillan, Karen
Corporate Author
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xii, 132 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Caregivers
Palliative Care
Hospice Care
Terminal Care
Advance Care Planning
Terminally Ill
Handbooks
ISBN
9780968670057
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 C271 2009

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Caregiver's guide : a handbook about end of life care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120137
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association. [Ottawa, ON]: Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem | Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association , 2014. Rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 C271 2014
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
"A Caregiver's Guide was created to provide information for family caregivers to draw upon when preparing and caring for a loved one who has a progressive illness, especially at home. It was developed to complement resources and information provided to caregivers by healthcare professionals, includ…
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Alternate Title
Handbook about end-of-life care
Caregivers guide
Corporate Author
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
Editor
Macmillan, Karen
Edition
Rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
x, 182 p. ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Caregivers
Home Nursing
Terminal Care
Palliative Care
Hospices
Abstract
"A Caregiver's Guide was created to provide information for family caregivers to draw upon when preparing and caring for a loved one who has a progressive illness, especially at home. It was developed to complement resources and information provided to caregivers by healthcare professionals, including hospice palliative care teams." - Cover
Table of Contents:
1 WHEN A PROGRESSIVE LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS IS DIAGNOSED
2 GIVING PHYSICAL CARE
3 CARE OF PHYSICAL PROBLEMS
4 AS LIFE ENDS
5 BOOKS AND OTHER RESOURCES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL
ISBN
0968670016
9780968670019
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WB310 C271 2014
Website Notes
Available in PDF format
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Caring and coping when your loved one is seriously ill

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4327
Grollman, Earl A. [Boston, MA]: Beacon Press , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G875c 1995
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Shows how to support the person who is ill and how the caregiver can handle his/her own emotions.
Author
Grollman, Earl A
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Beacon Press
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Terminal Care
Social Support
Grief
Popular Work
Abstract
Shows how to support the person who is ill and how the caregiver can handle his/her own emotions.
ISBN
0807027138
9780807027134
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G875c 1995

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Caring for patients at the end of life : facing an uncertain future together

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10170
Quill, Timothy E. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2001.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 Q6 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Quill, Timothy E
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Terminal Care
Palliative Care
Attitude to Death
ISBN
0195139402
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB310 Q6 2001

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Caring for the dying: the doula approach to a meaningful death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120954
Fersko-Weiss, Henry. Newburyport, MA: Conari Press , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 F399 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"The doula approach to death offers opportunities to explore the meaning of a life and to convey that meaning through legacy work. Based on the model of care provided by birth doulas, it emphasized thoughtful planning for how the last days should look, sound, and feel ... and provides emotional and…
Author
Fersko-Weiss, Henry
Place of Publication
Newburyport, MA
Publisher
Conari Press
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xiv, 222 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Terminally Ill - psychology
Doulas
Hospice Care - psychology
Terminal Care
Attitude to Death
Advance Care Planning
Caregivers
Popular Work
Abstract
"The doula approach to death offers opportunities to explore the meaning of a life and to convey that meaning through legacy work. Based on the model of care provided by birth doulas, it emphasized thoughtful planning for how the last days should look, sound, and feel ... and provides emotional and spiritual support for both the dying person and their loved ones." - Cover
Notes
A gentle guide for families and caregivers - Cover
ISBN
9781573246965
1573246964
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 F399 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Choices and conflict : explorations in health care ethics

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7463
Chicago, Ill.: American Hospital Publishing, Inc. , 1992.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W50 C545 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Friedman, Emily
Place of Publication
Chicago, Ill.
Publisher
American Hospital Publishing, Inc.
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Ethics, Medical
Terminal Care
ISBN
1556480822
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W50 C545 1992

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Chronic condition : why Canada's health-care system needs to be dragged into the 21st century

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121256
Simpson, Jeffrey. [Toronto, ON]: Allen Lane , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA540 DC2 S56c 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Contents:; Part I. 1. Hospital days -- Part II. 2. Health care's early history -- 3. Medicare in Saskatchewan -- 4. The Father of Medicare -- 5. The Liberals and Medicare -- 6. The Canada Health Act -- Part III. 7. How good is Medicare? -- 8. How much does Medicare cost? -- 9. Can efficiencies save…
Author
Simpson, Jeffrey
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Allen Lane
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
392 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
National Health Programs
Health Care Reform
Health Services
Health Policy
Canada
Abstract
Contents:
Part I. 1. Hospital days -- Part II. 2. Health care's early history -- 3. Medicare in Saskatchewan -- 4. The Father of Medicare -- 5. The Liberals and Medicare -- 6. The Canada Health Act -- Part III. 7. How good is Medicare? -- 8. How much does Medicare cost? -- 9. Can efficiencies save Medicare? -- 10. Is private health care the answer? -- 11. Dr. Duval's opinion -- 12. Can we make ourselves healthier? -- 13. What does the public think? -- 14. What about other countries? -- Part IV Remedies. 15. Doctors and nurses -- 16. Hospitals -- 17. Drugs -- 18. Conclusion.
ISBN
9780670065899
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WA540 DC2 S56c 2012

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Compendium of self-care products 2010 : the Canadian reference for nonprescription products

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19483
Canadian Pharmacists Association. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Pharmacists Association , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV772 C736 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
Canadian Pharmacists Association
Editor
Repchinsky, Carol
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Pharmacists Association
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xv, 317 p. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Drugs, Non-Prescription
Self Medication
Canada
Handbooks
ISBN
9781894402514
1894402510
ISSN
1703-2563
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV772 C736 2010

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Cross-cultural considerations in promoting advance care planning in Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16562
Con, Andrea, Friesen, Melissa, Lam, Shona, Nelson, Patricia. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency | CIHR (Canadian Institutes of Health Research) , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W85.5 C743 2007
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
This report was prepared for the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Unit, Chronic and Continuing Care Division, Secretatiat on Palliative and End-of-Life Care, Primary and Continuing Health Care Division of the Health Care Policy Directorate, Health Canada (Contract Reference Number 4500150490)
Author
Con, Andrea
Friesen, Melissa
Lam, Shona
Nelson, Patricia
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
CIHR (Canadian Institutes of Health Research)
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
93 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Cross-Cultural Comparison
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Palliative Care
Family
First Nations
Hearing Impaired Persons
Social Support
Canada
Abstract
This report was prepared for the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Unit, Chronic and Continuing Care Division, Secretatiat on Palliative and End-of-Life Care, Primary and Continuing Health Care Division of the Health Care Policy Directorate, Health Canada (Contract Reference Number 4500150490)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
W85.5 C743 2007

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Crossing over : narratives of palliative care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14681
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 C951 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Barnard, David
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Terminally Ill - psychology
Attitude to Death
Family Relations
Truth Disclosure
ISBN
01955123433
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB310 C951 2000

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Delivering effective palliative care to cancer patients of diverse backgrounds : a knowledge synthesis

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114779
Bell, Kirsten, Lee, Joyce, Con, Andrea, Doll, Richard, Kazanjian, Arminee, Kwong, Sandy, McGregor, Douglans, Syme, Ann, Tayler, Carolyn. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency | University of British Columbia | Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 B433 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Delivering effective palliative care to diverse cancer patients
Author
Bell, Kirsten
Lee, Joyce
Con, Andrea
Doll, Richard
Kazanjian, Arminee
Kwong, Sandy
McGregor, Douglans
Syme, Ann
Tayler, Carolyn
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
University of British Columbia
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
96 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Palliative Care
Culturally Competent Care
Cultural Diversity
Health Services Accessibility
Ethnic Groups
Patient Care Planning
Palliative Treatment
Cancer Pain - prevention & control
Terminal Care
Terminally Ill
Evidence-Based Practice
Healthcare Disparities
Canada
Notes
Produced under the auspices of:
CIHR Cross Cultural Palliative New Emerging Team Sociobehavioural Research Centre, British Columbia Cancer Agency & School of Population & Public Health, University of British Columbia.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Report
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB310 B433 2009

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Dying and death in oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119749
Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 D996 2017
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Editor
Berk, Lawrence
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
v, 185 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Death
Neoplasms - psychology
Attitude to Death
Terminal Care
Medical Oncology - methods
Thanatology
ISBN
9783319418599
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 D996 2017

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Essentials in hospice palliative care : a resource for caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20865
Murray, Katherine. Saanichton, BC: Life and Death Matters , 2009. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
Call Number
WB310 M982e 2009
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Alternate Title
Essentials in palliative care
Author
Murray, Katherine
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Saanichton, BC
Publisher
Life and Death Matters
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xi, 164 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Hospice Care
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Handbooks
Notes
Previously published under title: Essentials in palliative care, 2006
CN Library copy is housed at UHNBC Library
ISBN
9780973982817
0973982810
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
CN Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 M982e 2009

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