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21 days to die : the Canadian guide to end of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124293
Hochstetler, Linda. Manotick, ON,: Sumeru Press Inc., , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D7 H685c 2021
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
"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…
Alternate Title
Twenty-one days to die
Author
Hochstetler, Linda
Place of Publication
Manotick, ON,
Publisher
Sumeru Press Inc.,
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
161 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Popular Work
Attitude to Death
Palliative Treatment
Terminal Care
Hospice Care
Grief
Death and dying
Abstract
"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 useful lists, websites, books and other resources for Canadians, presented in an easy-to-access form for sharing at a difficult time. Many of the resources include QR codes."-- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781896559728
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D7 H685c 2021

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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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Advance care planning : communicating about matters of life and death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120461
New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company, LLC , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Table of Contents available at URL
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Editor
Rogne, Leah
McCune, Susana Lauraine
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company, LLC
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xvi, 383 p. : ill.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Advance Care Planning - organization & administration
Communication
Family Relations
Professional-Patient Relations
Terminal Care
Palliative Care
Hospice Care
Decision Making
Abstract
Table of Contents available at URL
ISBN
9780826110213
9780192542359
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 to obtain a username and password from the Library.
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Advance care planning : let's talk

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16394
Fraser Health Authority. [Vancouver, BC?]: Modern Rocked Media Productions , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 F841a 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Personal story; Introduction; Healthcare perspective; Shared decision; Cultural perspective; Spiritual Care; "My voice" workbook
Alternate Title
Advance care planning : let's talk : 7 chapters
Corporate Author
Fraser Health Authority
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Modern Rocked Media Productions
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
18 minutes
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Palliative Care
Family
Social Support
Popular Work
Abstract
Personal story
Introduction
Healthcare perspective
Shared decision
Cultural perspective
Spiritual Care
"My voice" workbook
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W85.5 F841a 2005

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Advance care planning : let's talk : planning in advance for your future healthcare choices

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19815
Kelly, Rob. [Vancouver, BC?]: Modern Rocked Media Productions , 2005-2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 A244k 2005-2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Kelly, Rob
Corporate Author
Fraser Health Authority
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Modern Rocked Media Productions
Publication Date
2005-2006
Physical Description
18 minutes
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Palliative Care
Family
Social Support
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
English
Chinese-Cantonese
Punjabi
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85.5 A244k 2005-2006

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American Cancer Society's guide to pain control : understanding and managing cancer pain

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18645
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2004. rev ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL700 A5125 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Understanding cancer pain; Coping with the emotional and social impact of cancer pain; Achieving effective pain control; Describing and measuring your pain; Pain relief through medication; Other medical aproaches to pain management; Complementary nondrug treatments; Managing side effects of opioids…
Alternate Title
Pain control
Guide to pain control
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Edition
rev ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xiii, 241 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Pain - therapy
Palliative Care
Abstract
Understanding cancer pain
Coping with the emotional and social impact of cancer pain
Achieving effective pain control
Describing and measuring your pain
Pain relief through medication
Other medical aproaches to pain management
Complementary nondrug treatments
Managing side effects of opioids
Cancer pain in specific groups
ISBN
9780944235522
0944235522
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL700 A5125 2004

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American College of Physicians home care guide for advanced cancer : when quality of life is the primary goal of care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9994
Philadelphia, PA: American College of Physicians , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Editor
Houts, Peter S
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
American College of Physicians
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Home Care Services
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Terminal Care
Palliative Care
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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ASCO curriculum : optimizing cancer care : the importance of symptom management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9778
American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall Hunt Publishing Company , 2001.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 A512o 2001
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
Optimizing cancer care : the importance of symptom management
Corporate Author
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Place of Publication
Dubuque, Iowa
Publisher
Kendall Hunt Publishing Company
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Palliative Treatment
Neoplasms - therapy
Paraneoplastic Syndromes
ISBN
0787282049 (v.1)
0787282057 (v.2)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 A512o 2001

Copies

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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
  2 read online  
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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Bone metastases : helping you to help yourself : a guide for patients diagnosed with bone metastases

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17856
[Toronto, ON]: Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WE258 B712g 2008
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  2 read online  
Editor
Goh, Philiz
Fitch, Margaret
Chow, Edward
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
103 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Bone Neoplasms - secondary
Bone Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasm Metastasis
Palliative Care
Fatigue
Pain
Spinal Fractures - therapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WE258 B712g 2008
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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
  1 read online  
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 pain : assessment and management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19741
New York, NY: Cambridge University Press , 2010. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WL700 C215b 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Bruera, Eduardo D
Portenoy, Russell K
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xi, 643 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Pain - therapy
Pain Measurement
Palliative Care
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL700 C215b 2010

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Cancer pain : from molecules to suffering

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19466
International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). Seattle, WA: IASP Press , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WL700 C214p 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"This book provides an in-depth analysis of basic and clinical research on cancer pain. It describes mechanisms of cancer pain and reviews opioid treatment issues, including tolerance. The book discusses clinical trial designs, covers the psychology of cancer pain, and describes disparities in the …
Corporate Author
International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
Editor
Price, Judith A
Place of Publication
Seattle, WA
Publisher
IASP Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xvii, 354 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Pain
Analgesics, Opioid - therapeutic use
Pain - drug therapy
Palliative Care
Abstract
"This book provides an in-depth analysis of basic and clinical research on cancer pain. It describes mechanisms of cancer pain and reviews opioid treatment issues, including tolerance. The book discusses clinical trial designs, covers the psychology of cancer pain, and describes disparities in the availability of cancer care worldwide" Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9780931092817
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL700 C214p 2010

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Cancer pain management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15281
New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Medical , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WL700 C216f 2007
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Editor
Fisch, Michael J
Burton, Allen W
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Medical
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xv, 319 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Pain - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Palliative Care
ISBN
9780071445351
0071445358
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WL700 C216f 2007

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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

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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
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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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/catalog14061
[Ottawa, ON]: Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem | Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 C271 2004
Availability
10 copies, 10 available
"A Caregiver's Guide present family caregivers the medical and nursing information they will need in clear, easily understood language. This will help them to understand the journey upon which their loved ones have embarked, to become effective, informed members of the palliative care team and to p…
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Handbook about end-of-life care
Caregivers guide
Editor
Macmillan, Karen
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
x, 174 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Caregivers
Palliative Care
Hospices
Abstract
"A Caregiver's Guide present family caregivers the medical and nursing information they will need in clear, easily understood language. This will help them to understand the journey upon which their loved ones have embarked, to become effective, informed members of the palliative care team and to provide essential physical, spiritual and emotional support. Sharing this journey with a loved one can be demanding but it is also one of the greatest gifts friends and families can share." - Cover
ISBN
0968670016
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WB310 C271 2004
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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 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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