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Access to palliative care in Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121194
Canadian Institute for Health Information. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Institute for Health Information , 2018.
Audience
Professional
CIHI's report Access to Palliative Care in Canada provides baseline information on what we know about palliative care services in the last year of life, on whether Canadians have equitable and timely access to appropriate services and on gaps in this area of health care. - Website
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Corporate Author
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Publication Date
2018
Subjects
Palliative Care
Delivery of Health Care
Community Health Planning
Caregivers
Canada
Abstract
CIHI's report Access to Palliative Care in Canada provides baseline information on what we know about palliative care services in the last year of life, on whether Canadians have equitable and timely access to appropriate services and on gaps in this area of health care. - Website
ISBN
9781771097376
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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BC palliative care benefits program : physician guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18294
British Columbia. Ministry of Health Services. [Victoria, BC?]: British Columbia. Ministry of Health Services , 2005.
Audience
Professional
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Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health Services
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
British Columbia. Ministry of Health Services
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Palliative Care
Insurance, Health, Reimbursement
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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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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Cancer nanotechnology : principles and applications in radiation oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20851
Boca Raton, Fla.: Taylor & Francis , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ269 C215c 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Cho, Sang Hyun
Krishnan, Sunil
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, Fla.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xviii, 254 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Series
Imaging in medical diagnosis and therapy
Subjects
Nanostructures - therapeutic use
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Nanostructures - diagnostic use
Nanotechnology - methods
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - therapy
ISBN
9781439878750
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Surrey Library
Call Number
QZ269 C215c 2013

Copies

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Cancer: palliative care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5890
Dunlap, Robert. New York, NY: Springer-Verlag , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 D922 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Dunlap, Robert
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Palliative Care
Neoplasms - therapy
ISBN
3540199748
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 D922 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Cancer symptom management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114371
[Boston, MA]: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2014. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY156 C216y 2014
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
  1 read online  
Editor
Yarbro, Connie Henke
Wujcik, Debra
Gobel, Barbara
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xxiii, 747 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Oncology Nursing
Neoplasms - nursing
Neoplasms - complications
Oncology Nursing - methods
Patient Care Management - methods
Palliative Care
Notes
CN Library copy is housed at UHNBC Library.
ISBN
9781284027402
284027406
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
CN Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
WY156 C216y 2014
Website Notes
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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

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Choices in advanced radiotherapy : a textbook based on presentations at the 12th international conference "Optimal use of advanced radiotherapy in multimodality oncology" Rome, Italy, 20-23 June 2007

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17616
International Conference " Optimal Use of Advanced Radiotherapy in Multimodality" (12th : 2007 June 20-23 : Rome, Italy). Veenendaal, The Netherlands: Nucletron B.V. , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ269 C545 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
International Conference " Optimal Use of Advanced Radiotherapy in Multimodality" (12th : 2007 June 20-23 : Rome, Italy)
Editor
Mould, Richard F
Place of Publication
Veenendaal, The Netherlands
Publisher
Nucletron B.V.
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xv, 389 p. : ill. : 25 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Radiotherapy - methods
ISBN
9789053530467
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ269 C545 2007

Copies

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Clinical practice protocols in oncology nursing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15981
Prescher-Hughes, Debra S, Alkhoudairy, Cynthia J. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY161 P928c 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Prescher-Hughes, Debra S
Alkhoudairy, Cynthia J
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xiv, 675 p. ; 28 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.).
Subjects
Neoplasms - nursing
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Combined Modality Therapy - methods
Antineoplastic Protocols
Nurses’ Instruction
ISBN
9780763736392 (pbk.)
0763736392 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WY161 P928c 2007

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Clinical radiation oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20134
Philadelphia, PA: Saunders , 2011. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ269 C641g 2011
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Editor
Gunderson, Leonard L
Tepper, Joel E
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Saunders
Publication Date
2011
Series
Expert Consult
Subjects
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Radiation Oncology - methods
Notes
CN Library copy is housed in the UHNBC Library.
ISBN
9781437713675
1437716377
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
CN Library
Call Number
QZ269 C641g 2011

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Clinical radiation oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16589
Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone , 2007. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ269 C641g 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Gunderson, Leonard L
Tepper, Joel E
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Elsevier Churchill Livingstone
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xxv, 1827 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Radiation Oncology - methods
ISBN
9780443068409
0443068402
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Surrey Library
Call Number
QZ269 C641g 2007

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Clinical radiation oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113649
Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier , 2016. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ269 C641g 2016
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
  1 read online  
Editor
Gunderson, Leonard L
Tepper, Joel E
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xxii, 1622 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Series
Expert Consult
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Radiation Oncology - methods
ISBN
9780323240987
9780323370189
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ269 C641g 2016
Website Notes
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Clinical target volumes in conformal and intensity modulated radiation therapy : a clinical guide to cancer treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14177
Berlin ; New York: Springer , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ269 C641 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Gregoire, V
Scalliet, P
Ang, K. K
Place of Publication
Berlin ; New York
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2004
Series
Medical radiology
Subjects
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Radiotherapy, Conformal - methods
Radiotherapy Dosage
ISBN
3540413804 (alk. paper)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ269 C641 2004

Copies

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Communication and care coordination for the palliative care team : a handbook for building and maintaining optimal teams

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122443
Imes, Rebecca S., Omilion-Hodges, Leah M., Hester, Jennifer D. B. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company, LLC , [2021].
Audience
Professional
Contents:; Why We Need to Talk about Teams and Communication in Palliative Care -- Who Are the Players? Exploring the Types of Palliative Care Providers -- Formation and Maintenance of High Performing Palliative Care Teams -- Leading Palliative Care Teams -- Interdisciplinary Palliative Care Team M…
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Author
Imes, Rebecca S.
Omilion-Hodges, Leah M.
Hester, Jennifer D. B.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company, LLC
Publication Date
[2021]
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Palliative Care
Patient Care Team
Communication
Interprofessional Relations
Patient-Centered Care
Abstract
Contents:
Why We Need to Talk about Teams and Communication in Palliative Care -- Who Are the Players? Exploring the Types of Palliative Care Providers -- Formation and Maintenance of High Performing Palliative Care Teams -- Leading Palliative Care Teams -- Interdisciplinary Palliative Care Team Meetings -- Occupational Culture : Understanding the Role and Stigma of Palliative Care -- Self-care and Team-care in Emotional Labor-Intensive Positions.
ISBN
0826158056
9780826158055
9780826158062
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Compact clinical guide to cancer pain management : an evidence-based approach for nurses

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122404
Davies, Pamela Stitzlein, D'Arcy, Yvonne M. New York, NY: Springer Publishing , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; Overview of cancer pain / Yvonne D?Arcy -- Assessing pain in patients with cancer / Yvonne D?Arcy -- Using non-opioid medications for cancer pain / Yvonne D?Arcy -- Opioid medications for cancer pain / Yvonne D?Arcy -- Co-analgesics for additive pain relief in cancer patients / Yvonne D?…
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Author
Davies, Pamela Stitzlein
D'Arcy, Yvonne M.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Publishing
Publication Date
2013
Series
EBSCOhost eBook Nursing Collection
Compact clinical guide
Subjects
Neoplasms - nursing
Pain management
Evidence-Based Nursing
Palliative Care
Abstract
Contents:
Overview of cancer pain / Yvonne D?Arcy -- Assessing pain in patients with cancer / Yvonne D?Arcy -- Using non-opioid medications for cancer pain / Yvonne D?Arcy -- Opioid medications for cancer pain / Yvonne D?Arcy -- Co-analgesics for additive pain relief in cancer patients / Yvonne D?Arcy -- Management of side effects from pain medications / Pamela Stitzlein Davies -- Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) techniques for managing cancer pain / Yvonne D?Arcy -- Infusions and regional techniques / Yvonne D?Arcy -- Specialty blocks and implanted techniques for cancer pain management / Yvonne D?Arcy -- Palliative chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery for pain control / Pamela Stitzlein Davies -- The effect of opioid polymorphisms and other physiologic factors on treating cancer pain / Yvonne D?Arcy -- Opioid addiction, dependency, and tolerance in patients with cancer / Yvonne D?Arcy -- Developing a comprehensive plan of care and prescribing safely / Yvonne D?Arcy -- Cancer pain emergencies / Pamela Stitzlein Davies -- Neuropathic pain / Pamela Stitzlein Davies -- Myofascial pain / Pamela Stitzlein Davies -- Chronic pain in the cancer survivor / Pamela Stitzlein Davies -- Palliative care and hospice : care when there is no cure / Pamela Stitzlein Davies -- Pain management at the end of life / Pamela Stitzlein Davies -- Psychosocial aspects of cancer pain / Yvonne D?Arcy.
ISBN
9780826109736
082610973X
9780826109743
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Comprehensive brachytherapy : physical and clinical aspects

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21101
Boca Raton, Fla.: CRC Press , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN250.5 B7 C737 2013
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Editor
Venselaar, Jack
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, Fla.
Publisher
CRC Press
Publication Date
2013
Series
Imaging in medical diagnosis and therapy
Subjects
Brachytherapy - methods
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
ISBN
9781439844984
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WN250.5 B7 C737 2013

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Comprehensive guide to supportive and palliative care for patients with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124012
Abrahm, Janet, Collins, Molly, Daubman, Bethany-Rose. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2022. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
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Alternate Title
Physician's guide to pain and symptom management in cancer patients
Author
Abrahm, Janet
Collins, Molly
Daubman, Bethany-Rose
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2022
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications - therapy
Pain - prevention & control
Pain - therapy
Palliative Care
ISBN
1421443988
9781421443980
9781421443904
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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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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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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Drain's perianesthesia nursing : a critical care approach

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119748
Odom-Forren, Jan. [St. Louis, MO]: Elsevier , [2017]. 7th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY154 D759 2017
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Alternate Title
Perianesthesia nursing
Corporate Author
Odom-Forren, Jan
Edition
7th ed.
Place of Publication
[St. Louis, MO]
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
[2017]
Physical Description
xiv, 864 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Postanesthesia nursing - methods
Perioperative Nursing
Anesthesia recovery period
Anesthesia - nursing
Recovery Room
ISBN
9780323399845
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
Victoria Library
Surrey Library
Call Number
WY154 D759 2017

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