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5 to 10 a day for better health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16593
Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2007?.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2007?
Subjects
Nutrition
Diet
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Popular Work
Language
English
French
Material Type
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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http://www.5to10aday.com
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20 tips to help you be part of the healthcare team : patient safety is #1

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18078
BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2009?
Physical Description
9 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency
Safety Management - standards
Patients
Risk Management
Professional-Patient Relations
Health Personnel
Medical Errors
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Guideline
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File

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VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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20 tips to help you be part of the healthcare team : patient safety is #1

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21170
BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2013?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Patient safety is # 1
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2013?
Physical Description
10 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency
Safety Management - standards
Patient Safety
Risk Management
Professional-Patient Relations
Health Personnel
Medical Errors
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Guideline
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File

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VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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50 things you can do today to manage anxiety

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113661
Green, Wendy. West Sussex, UK: Summersdale Publishers , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Fifty things you can do today to manage anxiety
Author
Green, Wendy
Place of Publication
West Sussex, UK
Publisher
Summersdale Publishers
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
160 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Personal health guides
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Anxiety
Self Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780857654779
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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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50 things you can do today to manage insomnia

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113600
Green, Wendy. West Sussex, UK: Summersdale Publishers , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Fifty things you can do today to manage insomnia
Author
Green, Wendy
Place of Publication
West Sussex, UK
Publisher
Summersdale Publishers
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
127 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Personal health guides
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Insomnia
Popular Work
Sleep disorders
ISBN
9780857654847
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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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50 things you can do today to manage menopause

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113601
Green, Wendy. West Sussex, UK: Summersdale Publishers , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Fifty things you can do today to manage menopause
Author
Green, Wendy
Place of Publication
West Sussex, UK
Publisher
Summersdale Publishers
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
160 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Personal health guides
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Menopause
Popular Work
ISBN
9780857654854
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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/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
More Information
  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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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
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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.
More Information
  1 read online  
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
Website Notes
This title is licensed for one user at a time on BCCA-network computers. If you are denied access while on a network computer, try again later.
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http://online.statref.com/Document.aspx?grpalias=BCCA&FxId=99
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Abbotsford Cancer Centre : facts at a glance for 2008

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15596
BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency. Abbotsford Cancer Centre - handouts
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File

Copies

VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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Aboriginal health : advance care planning : respecting aboriginal ceremonies and rites : supporting access to appropriate healh care services for First Nations and Aboriginal peoples

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20621
British Columbia. Ministry of Health. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Ceremonial Behavior
First Nations
British Columbia
Canada
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/library/publications/year/2012/aboriginal-health-advance-care-planning-brochure.pdf
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About population-based screening + mammograms

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17706
BC Cancer Agency. Screening Mammography Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Screening Mammography Program , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Screening Mammography Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Screening Mammography Program
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Mammography
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Mass Screening
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
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Access clinic : removing barriers to health services one at a time

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18092
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Women's Health Services
Mammography
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Vaginal Smears
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - prevention & control
Disabled Persons
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bcwomens.ca/Services/HealthServices/AccessClinic/default.htm
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Access clinic : removing barriers to health services one at a time

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20055
British Columbia's Women's Hospital and Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
British Columbia's Women's Hospital and Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Women's Health Services
Mammography
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Vaginal Smears
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - prevention & control
Disabled Persons
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bcwomens.ca/Services/HealthServices/AccessClinic/Services.htm

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Acute side effects of radiation therapy : a guide to management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121012
Sourati, Ainaz, Ameri, Ahmad, Malekzadeh, Mona. Cham, Switzerland: Springer , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN610 S724 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Table of Contents:; 1. Radiation Dermatitis -- 2. Hair Loss -- 3. Radiation Brain Injury -- 4. Radiation Orbital Toxicity -- 5. Ear Toxicity -- 6. Oral Mucositis -- 7. Xerostomia -- 8. Loss of Taste -- 9. Laryngeal Edema -- 10. Radiation Pneumonitis -- 11. Pericarditis -- 12. Esophagitis -- 13. Ra…
More Information
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Author
Sourati, Ainaz
Ameri, Ahmad
Malekzadeh, Mona
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xvi, 217 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Radiation Exposure - adverse effects
Radiation Exposure - prevention & control
Abstract
Table of Contents:
1. Radiation Dermatitis -- 2. Hair Loss -- 3. Radiation Brain Injury -- 4. Radiation Orbital Toxicity -- 5. Ear Toxicity -- 6. Oral Mucositis -- 7. Xerostomia -- 8. Loss of Taste -- 9. Laryngeal Edema -- 10. Radiation Pneumonitis -- 11. Pericarditis -- 12. Esophagitis -- 13. Radiation Gastritis -- 14. Radiation-Induced Liver Disease -- 15. Enteritis -- 16. Radiation Cystitis -- 17. Radiation Proctitis -- 18. Fatigue -- 19. Hematological Side Effects -- 20. Radiation-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (RINV)
ISBN
9783319559490
9783319559506
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Internet
Call Number
WN610 S724 2017
Website Notes
This EBSCO 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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c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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Advance care planning : expressing your wishes for future health care treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20620
British Columbia. Ministry of Health. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Advance Directives
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Scroll down to Brochures. Click on link for downloadable PDF. Available in English, Punjabi, Chinese languages.
Read Online
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors/health-safety/advance-care-planning
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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
More Information
  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
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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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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  1 read online  
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
This title is licensed for one user at a time on BC Cancer-network computers. If you are denied access while on a network computer, try again later.
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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
More Information
  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
Website Notes
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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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  1 read online  
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
Website Notes
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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
More Information
  1 read online  
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
Website Notes
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