The BC Cancer Library
Delivering timely service and evidence-informed resources to people in BC and the Yukon facing cancer and those involved in oncology care or research.
Delivering timely service and evidence-informed resources to people in BC and the Yukon facing cancer and those involved in oncology care or research.
"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…
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The narrator remembers being a baby and being given a button blanket by Aunt Mary. Aunt Mary comes to live with the family when the narrator is five and she is seriously ill and dying. She sings a song to the young child who is afraid of death but does not understand its meaning. After the death of…
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Badger's friends are overwhelmed with their loss when he dies. By sharing their memories of his gifts, they find the strength to face the future with hope.
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Contents:; Best Practices for Successful Engagement -- Diversity in Patient Engagement -- Engagement Methods -- How to Request Patient and Family Partners -- Matching Partners -- Planning Engagement -- Presenting With Patient Partners -- Reimbursing Partners.
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What is death? Where do we go when we die? What happens to our bodies? These are some the many questions children may have when a loved one dies. The Big D helps parents talk about death and offers answers to help families through this difficult time. - Cover
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When a young girl moves to her new home far away from the sea, she feels lonely and out of place, but soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love aof nature and art. As the season change, can the girl navigate the failing health of her new friend? -- Provided by publisher.
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Includes:; Eating well with Canada's food guide : First nations, Inuit and Metis (2007); Abreast in the West 8(3) Summer 2007 (Then sunshine vitamin and breast cancer prevention by Cheri Van Patten); Abreast in the West 8(4) Fall 2007 (Preventing breast cancer recurrence : how much exercise is "eno…
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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
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Shows how to support the person who is ill and how the caregiver can handle his/her own emotions.
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This guide describes the principles and processes involved in the development of the Chinese Peer Navigator Program at the BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Centre and the bilingual resources that are used with Chinese-speaking patients (Mandarin, Cantonese and English).; This program also reflects "be…
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It's undeniable that understanding a patient's cultural practices and spiritual beliefs influence not only the delivery of health care in our global society, but also the individual's outcome and satisfaction. If a patient, because of a cultural or spiritual disconnect, can't appreciate what is bei…
