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Last doctor : lessons in living from the front lines of medical assistance in dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124407
Marmoreo, Jean, Schneller, Johanna. Toronto, ON: Viking Press , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB65 M352 2022
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
"An urgently important exploration of the human stories behind Canada's evolving acceptance of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), from one of its first and most thoughtful practitioners. The Last Doctor recounts Marmoreo's crash course in MAiD and introduces a range of very different and memorable…
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Author
Marmoreo, Jean
Schneller, Johanna
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Viking Press
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Terminally Ill
Dying, Assisted
Patient-directed death
Euthanasia
Physician-Patient Relations
Canada
Popular Work
Abstract
"An urgently important exploration of the human stories behind Canada's evolving acceptance of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), from one of its first and most thoughtful practitioners. The Last Doctor recounts Marmoreo's crash course in MAiD and introduces a range of very different and memorable patients, some aged, some suffering from degenerative conditions or with a terminal disease, some surrounded by supportive love, some quite alone, who ask her help to end their suffering with dignity and on their own terms. Dr. Marmoreo also shares her own emotional transformation as she climbs a steep learning curve and learns the intimate truths of the vast range of end-of-life situations" -- Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9780735241077
9780735241084
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB65 M352 2022
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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https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/detail.action?docID=7081031

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Living well with a serious illness : a guide to palliative care for mind, body, and spirit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125270
Kanarek, Robin Bennett. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 K16 2023
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
This book was written to educate individuals diagnosed with a serious medical condition along with their loved ones about the importance of palliative care. The work outlines what palliative care is, provides communication strategies for getting the type of support and care that you want and need (…
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Author
Kanarek, Robin Bennett
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
209 p. ; 22 cm.
Series
Johns Hopkins Press health book
Subjects
Quality of Life
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Adaptation, Psychological
Advance Care Planning
Caregivers - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
This book was written to educate individuals diagnosed with a serious medical condition along with their loved ones about the importance of palliative care. The work outlines what palliative care is, provides communication strategies for getting the type of support and care that you want and need (and not just medications), outlines successful coping strategies, and discusses family dynamics, grieving, emotional support, and spirituality. Although palliative care is often associated with hospice and end-of-life planning, the author argues for a more expanded definition that includes improved quality of life at early as well as later stages of the disease process.
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781421445984
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Status
Processing
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 K16 2023

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Love is the strongest medicine : notes from a cancer doctor on connection, creativity, and compassion

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123373
Eisenberg, Steven. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc. , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 E574 2021
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
Eisenberg, Steven
Place of Publication
Carlsbad, CA
Publisher
Hay House, Inc.
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xx, 185 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Physician-Patient Relations
Empathy
Oncologists
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781401960896
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 E574 2021

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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NCCN guidelines for patients : palliative care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125010
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Plymouth Meeting, PA: National Comprehensive Cancer Network , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 N277p 2023
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : palliative care
Corporate Author
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
Place of Publication
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Publisher
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
40 p. : ill. ; 29 cm
Series
NCCN guidelines for patients
Subjects
Popular Work
Palliative Care
Caregivers
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781960388285
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB310 N277p 2023
Read Online
https://www.nccn.org/patients/guidelines/content/PDF/palliative-patient.pdf
https://www.nccn.org/patientresources/patient-resources/guidelines-for-patients

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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When blood breaks down : life lessons from leukemia

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123383
Sekeres, Mikkael A. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH250 S459 2020
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
Sekeres, Mikkael A.
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA
Publisher
MIT Press
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xvi, 307 p. : ill. ; 21 cm
Subjects
Leukemia - history
Leukemia - psychology
Leukemia - therapy
Physician-Patient Relations
Oncologists
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9780262542258
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH250 S459 2020

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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