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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
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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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100 questions and answers about lymphedema

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18034
Thiadens, Saskia R. J. [Boston, MA]: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH700 T322 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Alternate Title
One hundred questions and answers about lymphedema
Author
Thiadens, Saskia R. J
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
vi, 178 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
R2 Library
100 questions & answers
Subjects
Lymphedema - therapy
Lymphedema - diagnosis
Lymphedema - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
9780763749897
0763749893
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WH700 T322 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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Access clinic : improving health services for women with disabilities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16656
British Columbia's Women's Hospital and Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre , [n.d.].
Audience
Patient or Public
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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
[n.d.]
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
Website
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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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/catalog18092
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
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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
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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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Access device standards of practice for oncology nursing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119736
Oncology Nursing Society , 2017.
Audience
Professional
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Editor
Camp-Sorrell, Dawn
Matey, Laurl
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2017
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - nursing
Vascular Access Devices - standards
Infusions, Parenteral - instrumentation
Oncology Nursing - standards
Evidence-Based Practice
Handbooks
Notes
CHAPTER 1: ACCESS DEVICE STANDARDS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND CONTROVERSIES
CHAPTER 2: SHORT-TERM PERIPHERAL INTRAVENOUS CATHETERS
CHAPTER 3: MIDLINE CATHETERS
CHAPTER 4: NONTUNNELED CENTRAL VENOUS LINES
CHAPTER 5: PERIPHERALLY INSERTED CENTRAL CATHETERS
CHAPTER 6: TUNNELED CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETERS
CHAPTER 7: IMPLANTED VENOUS PORTS
CHAPTER 8: APHERESIS CATHETERS
CHAPTER 9: COMPLICATIONS OF LONG-TERM VENOUS ACCESS DEVICES
CHAPTER 10: SUBCUTANEOUS (HYPODERMOCLYSIS) INFUSION DEVICES
CHAPTER 11: ARTERIAL ACCESS DEVICES
CHAPTER 12: INTRAVENTRICULAR ACCESS DEVICES
CHAPTER 13: EPIDURAL AND INTRATHECAL ACCESS DEVICES
CHAPTER 14: INTRAPERITONEAL CATHETERS
CHAPTER 15: PLEURAL CATHETERS
CHAPTER 16: AMBULATORY INFUSION PUMPS
CHAPTER 17: EDUCATION, DOCUMENTATION, AND LEGAL ISSUES FOR ACCESS DEVICES
APPENDICES
ISBN
9781935864905
Language
English
Material Type
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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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…
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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
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Advanced breast cancer : diagnosis and treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20715
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. London, UK: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence , 2009.
Audience
Professional
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Corporate Author
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Publication Date
2009
Series
NICE clinical guidelines 81
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Practice Guideline
Great Britain
Notes
Developed for NICE by the National Collaborating Centre for Cancer
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg81
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Advanced nursing practice and nurse-led clinics in oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120287
Abingdon, UK: Routledge , 2016.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY156 A244 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Table of contents:; Nursing developments and policy influences -- The changing face of oncology nursing -- Advanced nursing practice and clinical leadership -- Autonomy : implications for oncology nursing -- Non-medical prescribing -- Compassionate and effective communication : key skills and princ…
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Editor
Farrell, Carole
Place of Publication
Abingdon, UK
Publisher
Routledge
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xiv, 179 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Taylor & Francis ebooks
Subjects
Neoplasms - nursing
Advanced Practice Nursing - methods
Oncology Nursing - methods
Nurse's Role
Practice Patterns, Nurses'
Abstract
Table of contents:
Nursing developments and policy influences -- The changing face of oncology nursing -- Advanced nursing practice and clinical leadership -- Autonomy : implications for oncology nursing -- Non-medical prescribing -- Compassionate and effective communication : key skills and principles -- Developing and evaluating nurse-led clinics -- The nature of nurse-led clinics in oncology -- Nurse-led pathway for patients with HER2 positive breast cancer receiving Trastuzumab (Herceptin)
ISBN
9780415746496
9780415746502
9781315797502
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WY156 A244 2016
Website Notes
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https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9781317753742

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Advanced oncology nursing certification review and resource manual

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120900
Oncology Nursing Society. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2016. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents:; Cancer prevention, screening, and early detection -- Genetic risk -- Cancer diagnosis and staging -- Chemotherapy, targeted biotherapy, and molecular therapy -- Surgery -- Radiation therapy -- Blood and marrow stem cell transplantation -- Complementary and integrative therapies …
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Corporate Author
Oncology Nursing Society
Editor
Gobel, Barbara Holmes
Triest-Robertson, Shirley
Vogel, Wendy H.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2016
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Oncology Nursing - education
Neoplasms - nursing
Advanced Practice Nursing - methods
Abstract
Table of Contents:
Cancer prevention, screening, and early detection -- Genetic risk -- Cancer diagnosis and staging -- Chemotherapy, targeted biotherapy, and molecular therapy -- Surgery -- Radiation therapy -- Blood and marrow stem cell transplantation -- Complementary and integrative therapies -- Clinical research -- Pain, fatigue, and cognitive impairment -- Myelosuppression -- Cardiac and pulmonary toxicities -- Gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and hepatic toxicities -- Neurologic, ocular, and dermatologic toxicities -- Metabolic emergencies -- Structural oncologic emergencies -- Psychosocial management -- Cancer survivorship -- Palliative and end-of-life care -- Roles of the oncology advanced practice nurse -- Professional practice of advanced practice nurses -- Test questions.
ISBN
1935864556
9781935864554
9781935864592
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Advice for future corpses (and those who love them) : a practical perspective on death and dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124255
Tisdale, Sallie. Allen & Unwin , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Author
Tisdale, Sallie
Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Publication Date
2018
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Popular Work
ISBN
9781760632793
9781760639907
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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AJCC cancer staging manual

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119745
American Joint Committee on Cancer. New York, NY: Springer , 2017. 8th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ15 A512 2017
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
R2 8th edition includes updated 9th edition content.
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Corporate Author
American Joint Committee on Cancer
Editor
Amin, Mahul B.
Edge, Stephen B.
Greene, Frederick L.
Edition
8th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xvii, 1024 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasm Staging
Neoplasms - classification
Handbooks
Abstract
R2 8th edition includes updated 9th edition content.
Notes
CN Library copy housed in the UHNBC library
ISBN
9783319406176
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library REF
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library REF
Victoria Library REF
Abbotsford Library REF
CN Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ15 A512 2017
Website Notes
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American Cancer Society's oncology in practice : clinical management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120847
American Cancer Society. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell , 2018.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents:; 1 THORACIC CANCERS -- 2 DIGESTIVE SYSTEM CANCERS -- 3 HEAD AND NECK -- 4 URINARY SYSTEM -- 5 FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE CANCER -- 6 MALE REPRODUCTIVE CANCERS -- 7 BREAST CANCER -- 8 HEMATOLOGIC CANCERS -- 9 SKIN CANCER -- 10 ENDOCRINE CANCERS -- 11 CANCER OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM AND EYE …
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Alternate Title
Oncology in practice
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Place of Publication
Hoboken, NJ
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Publication Date
2018
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms
Abstract
Table of Contents:
1 THORACIC CANCERS -- 2 DIGESTIVE SYSTEM CANCERS -- 3 HEAD AND NECK -- 4 URINARY SYSTEM -- 5 FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE CANCER -- 6 MALE REPRODUCTIVE CANCERS -- 7 BREAST CANCER -- 8 HEMATOLOGIC CANCERS -- 9 SKIN CANCER -- 10 ENDOCRINE CANCERS -- 11 CANCER OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM AND EYE -- 12 BONE AND SOFT TISSUE TUMORS -- 13 CANCER OF UNKNOWN PRIMARY, PARANEOPLASTIC SYNDROMES, AND PERITONEAL CARCINOMATOSIS -- 14 PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT ONCOLOGY.
ISBN
1118517644
9781118517642
9781118592076
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Antidepressant skills at work : dealing with mood problems in the workplace

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16257
Bilsker, Dan, Gilbert, Merv, Samra, Joti. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Mental Health & Addiction Services (BCMHAS) , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM171 B599a 2007
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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  2 read online  
Author
Bilsker, Dan
Gilbert, Merv
Samra, Joti
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Mental Health & Addiction Services (BCMHAS)
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
64 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Workplace - psychology
Mental Health
Depression - prevention & control
Stress, Psychological
Life Change Events
Self Care
Problem Solving
Occupational Health Services
Affective Symptoms
Emotions
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Internet
Call Number
WM171 B599a 2007
Read Online
http://www.carmha.ca/publications
http://www.comh.ca/antidepressant-skills/work/workbook/index.cfm

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Antidepressant skills workbook (ASW)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21519
Bilsker, Dan, Paterson, Randy. [Vancouver, BC?]: Simon Fraser University | BC Mental Health & Addiction Services (BCMHAS) , 2005. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Alternate Title
Self-care depression program : antidepressant skills workbook
Author
Bilsker, Dan
Paterson, Randy
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Simon Fraser University
BC Mental Health & Addiction Services (BCMHAS)
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Mental Health
Depression - prevention & control
Stress, Psychological
Life Change Events
Self Care
Problem Solving
Occupational Health Services
Affective Symptoms
Emotions
Adaptation, Psychological
Behavior Therapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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http://www.comh.ca/antidepressant-skills/adult/
http://www.comh.ca/antidepressant-skills/adult/resources/index-asw.cfm
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Antithrombotic therapy and prevention of thrombosis : American College of Chest Physicians evidenced-based clinical practice guidelines

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20536
Guyatt, Gordon H. Northbrook, IL: American College of Chest Physicians , 2012. 9th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ170 A629 2012
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Alternate Title
Antithrombotic and thrombolytic therapy : ACCP guidelines
Chest Volume 141, Number 2, Supplement 1 February 2012
Author
Guyatt, Gordon H
Corporate Author
American College of Chest Physicians
Edition
9th ed.
Place of Publication
Northbrook, IL
Publisher
American College of Chest Physicians
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
Thrombosis - drug therapy
Cardiovascular Diseases - drug therapy
Thrombolytic Therapy
Thromboembolism - therapy
Fibrinolytic Agents - therapeutic use
Evidence-Based Medicine
Practice Guideline
ISSN
0012-3692
Language
English
Material Type
Serial
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ170 A629 2012
Website Notes
Print edition includes full text for Disclaimer, Panel List, Executive Summary, Introduction to the 9th edition, and Methodology. Online edition includes 21 articles.
2nd URL links to AT9 quick reference guide only.
3rd URL describes what is included in the print edition and mobile resources.
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http://www.chestnet.org/Guidelines-and-Resources/Guidelines-and-Consensus-Statements/Antithrombotic-Guidelines-9th-Ed

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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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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
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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
Website Notes
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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 Agency Pharmacy practice standards for hazardous drugs

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BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy , 2008.
Audience
Professional
The aseptic and safe handling standards and recommendations in this manual meet best practice standards set forth by WorkSafe BC, NIOSH, ASHP, ISOPP, USP797, CSHP, and CAPhO
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Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents
Practice Guideline
BC Cancer Agency
Pharmaceutical Services - standards
Handbooks
Abstract
The aseptic and safe handling standards and recommendations in this manual meet best practice standards set forth by WorkSafe BC, NIOSH, ASHP, ISOPP, USP797, CSHP, and CAPhO
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/pharmacy/safe-handling-manual
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