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The 3 Wishes Project : helping to make meaningful memories at the end of life

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. The 3 Wishes Project Staff. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.
Pamphlet Number
1905
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The goal of the 3 Wishes Project is to improve the end-of-life experience for patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and their loved ones. This pamphlet lists what the team helps with and provides examples of some of the wishes made by patients and their loved ones. It also describes where the program started and which organizations support the program. Contact information is provided.
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Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. The 3 Wishes Project Staff
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Date of Publication
2022
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document ([6] p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Hospice Care - psychology
Critical Care - psychology
Subjects (LCSH)
Hospice care
Intensive care units
Specialty
Palliative Care
Abstract
The goal of the 3 Wishes Project is to improve the end-of-life experience for patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and their loved ones. This pamphlet lists what the team helps with and provides examples of some of the wishes made by patients and their loved ones. It also describes where the program started and which organizations support the program. Contact information is provided.
Responsibility
Prepared by: The 3 Wishes Project staff, QEII
Pamphlet Number
1905
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99 common questions (and more) about hospice palliative care : a nurse's handbook

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Regional Palliative Care Program, Capital Health, Edmonton. (3rd ed.) --Edmonton, AB: Capital Health , 2006.
Call Number
WB 310 N714n 2006
Location
Dickson Building
Nova Scotia Hospital
Call Number
WB 310 N714n 2006
Corporate Author
Regional Palliative Care Program, Capital Health, Edmonton
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Edmonton, AB
Publisher
Capital Health
Date of Publication
2006
Physical Description
140 p.
ISBN
0929064518
Subjects (MeSH)
Palliative Care
Hospice Care
Format
Book
Location
Dickson Building
Nova Scotia Hospital
Copies
4
Loan Period
3 weeks
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Aide médicale à mourir (AMM)

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. MAID Access and Resource Team, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legal Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2021.
Pamphlet Number
2247
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Ce dépliant explique en quoi consiste la préparation à l’aide médicale à mourir (AMM). Il présente les étapes du processus et les fournisseurs de soins de santé qui peuvent intervenir et donne des informations sur les personnes pouvant demander l’AMM. Ce dépliant comporte de plus une foire aux questions et des définitions. ; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 2229, "Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)". This pamphlet explains what is involved in preparing for medical assistance…
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Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. MAID Access and Resource Team
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legal Services
Alternate Title
AMM
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Date of Publication
2021
Format
Pamphlet
Language
French
Physical Description
1 electronic document (12 p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Suicide, Assisted
Euthanasia, Active, Voluntary
Subjects (LCSH)
Assisted suicide
Euthanasia
Specialty
Palliative Care
Abstract
Ce dépliant explique en quoi consiste la préparation à l’aide médicale à mourir (AMM). Il présente les étapes du processus et les fournisseurs de soins de santé qui peuvent intervenir et donne des informations sur les personnes pouvant demander l’AMM. Ce dépliant comporte de plus une foire aux questions et des définitions.
This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 2229, "Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)". This pamphlet explains what is involved in preparing for medical assistance in dying (MAID). Steps in the MAID process are listed, including which health care providers can be involved. Information about who can have MAID is provided. Frequently asked questions (FAQs) and a glossary are also provided.
Responsibility
Prepared by: MAID Access and Resource Team
Reviewed by: Legal Services, Nova Scotia Health
Pamphlet Number
2247
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American journal of hospice and palliative care

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Prime
Holdings
Aberdeen: v. 12, 1995 - v. 25, 2008.
Nova Scotia Hospital: v. 1, 1984 - v. 20, 2003.
Location
Nova Scotia Hospital
Aberdeen Hospital
Continues
American journal of hospice care
Publisher
Prime
Holdings
Aberdeen: v. 12, 1995 - v. 25, 2008.
Nova Scotia Hospital: v. 1, 1984 - v. 20, 2003.
ISSN
1049-9091
Specialty
Palliative Care
Format
Journal
Location
Nova Scotia Hospital
Aberdeen Hospital
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Sykes, Nigel. --London, England: Arnold , 2003.
Call Number
WL 704 C215 2003
Location
Dickson Building
Call Number
WL 704 C215 2003
Author
Sykes, Nigel
Other Authors
Fallon, Marie T
Patt, Richard B
Place of Publication
London, England
Publisher
Arnold
Date of Publication
2003
Physical Description
427 p.
Series Title
Clinical pain management
ISBN
0340809949
Subjects (MeSH)
Neoplasms - complications
Pain Management
Palliative Care
Format
Book
Location
Dickson Building
Loan Period
3 weeks
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Cancer pain and palliative care in children

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World Health Organization. --Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization , 1998.
Call Number
WL 704 C2155 1998
Location
IWK Health Sciences Library
Call Number
WL 704 C2155 1998
Corporate Author
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Geneva, Switzerland
Publisher
World Health Organization
Date of Publication
1998
Physical Description
76 p.
ISBN
9241545127
Subjects (MeSH)
Neoplasms - therapy
Pain - drug therapy
Pain Management
Palliative Care
Infant
Child
Format
Book
Location
IWK Health Sciences Library
Copies
1
Loan Period
2 weeks
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Cancer : The Enemy from Within : A Comprehensive Textbook of Cancer’s Causes, Complexities and Consequences

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat45516
Carolyn Compton. --Cham: Springer , c2020.
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Holdings
Cape Breton Regional: 2005 - 2007.
Location
Online
This comprehensive, ground-breaking title presents, in simplifying style, the driving and organizing principles of cancer, making this multidimensional, highly complex disease easily understandable for readers. Developed out of the renowned author’s many years of teaching a widely popular, several-hundred-student college course, this 12-chapter book begins with an account of the history of cancer as a medical and public health problem, as well as the major milestones and setbacks in the ongoing…
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Author
Compton, Carolyn
Responsibility
Carolyn Compton
Place of Publication
Cham
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2020
Holdings
Cape Breton Regional: 2005 - 2007.
Physical Description
1 online resource (x, 330 p.) : 157 illus., 149 illus. in color
ISBN
9783030406516
9783030406509 (Print ed.)
9783030406523 (Print ed.)
9783030406530 (Print ed.)
ISSN
0008-543X
Subjects (MeSH)
Global Burden of Disease
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - therapy
Palliative Care
Risk Factors
Specialty
Medical Oncology
Abstract
This comprehensive, ground-breaking title presents, in simplifying style, the driving and organizing principles of cancer, making this multidimensional, highly complex disease easily understandable for readers. Developed out of the renowned author’s many years of teaching a widely popular, several-hundred-student college course, this 12-chapter book begins with an account of the history of cancer as a medical and public health problem, as well as the major milestones and setbacks in the ongoing quest to understand the wide variety of cancers that continue to impact the world. Subsequent chapters then address pathogenesis, incidence and mortality statistics, risk factors, causal factors, screening challenges and victories, treatment strategies, and disease prevention approaches. This wealth of clinical information is further supplemented with socioeconomic discussions on the financial, social, ethical, technological, regulatory, political, and logistical challenges that limit progress in cancer research. A soon to be gold-standard text that thoroughly and expertly describes cancer as a composite, adaptive system, Cancer: The Enemy from Within equips and empowers all undergraduate students and graduate students to better understand this continually perplexing disease. Clinicians across all disciplines may also find this work of great interest.
Contents
1. The Nature and Origins of Cancer -- 2. Cancer Initiation, Promotion and Progression and the Acquisition of Key Behavioral Traits -- 3. Understanding the Hallmark Characteristics of Cancer -- 4. A Short History of Cancer – How Did We Get Here? -- 5. Who Gets Cancer and Why? What Are the Consequences for Human Life and Longevity? How Can We Intervene? How Can We Track Progress? -- 6. Screening for Cancer: Find It Early; Treat It Early; Save Lives -- 7. Fundamentals of Cancer Diagnosis and Assessment -- 8. Local Therapy for Cancer -- 9. Systemic Therapy for Cancer -- 10. Palliative Care, Hospice, and End of Life -- 11. Development of New Cancer Therapies -- 12. Cancer and Society.
Format
e-Book
Location
Online
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Care beyond cure : management of pain and other symptoms

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Hospital Pharmacists' Special Interest Group in Palliative Care. (4th ed.) --Montreal, PQ: Association des Pharmaciens des Etablissements de Sante du Quebec , 2009.
Call Number
WB 310 C271 2009 REF
Location
Dickson Building
Sub-Location
REFERENCE
Call Number
WB 310 C271 2009 REF
Corporate Author
Hospital Pharmacists' Special Interest Group in Palliative Care
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Montreal, PQ
Publisher
Association des Pharmaciens des Etablissements de Sante du Quebec
Date of Publication
2009
Physical Description
543 p. + reference tables (391 p.)
ISBN
9782981055217
Subjects (MeSH)
Palliative Care - Handbooks
Pain - drug therapy - Handbooks
Analgesics - therapeutic use - Handbooks
Format
Book
Location
Dickson Building
Sub-Location
REFERENCE
Loan Period
In library use
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Caregiver resilience and the quest for balance : a report on findings from focus groups, December 2004

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Gahagan, Jacqueline. , 2004.
Call Number
WB 310 A881 2004
Location
Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Call Number
WB 310 A881 2004
Author
Gahagan, Jacqueline
Other Authors
Loppie, Charlotte
MacLellan, Marlene
Rehman, Laurene
Side, Katherine
Date of Publication
2004
Physical Description
68 p.
Subjects (MeSH)
Caregivers
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Format
Book
Location
Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Loan Period
3 weeks use
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A caregiver's guide : a handbook about end of life care

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat21718
Macmillan, Karen. --Ottawa, ON: The Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem | Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association , 2004.
Call Number
WB 310 C271c 2004
Location
Aberdeen Hospital
Dickson Building
Halifax Infirmary
Nova Scotia Hospital
Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Call Number
WB 310 C271c 2004
Author
Macmillan, Karen
Place of Publication
Ottawa, ON
Publisher
The Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
Date of Publication
2004
Physical Description
174 p.
ISBN
0968670016
Subjects (MeSH)
Palliative Care - Popular Works
Terminal Care - Popular Works
Home Nursing - Popular Works
Format
Book
Location
Aberdeen Hospital
Dickson Building
Halifax Infirmary
Nova Scotia Hospital
Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Copies
5
Loan Period
3 weeks use
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Caregiver stress and staff support in illness, dying and bereavement

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat25572
Renzenbrink, Irene. --New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2011.
Call Number
WB 310 R424c 2011
Location
Dickson Building
Halifax Infirmary
Call Number
WB 310 R424c 2011
Author
Renzenbrink, Irene
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Date of Publication
2011
Physical Description
203 p.
ISBN
9780199590407
Subjects (MeSH)
Palliative Care - psychology
Caregivers - psychology
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Format
Book
Location
Dickson Building
Halifax Infirmary
Copies
2
Loan Period
3 weeks
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Children’s Palliative Care : An International Case-Based Manual

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat45242
Julia Downing, editor. --Cham: Springer , c2020.
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Location
Online
This manual enables individuals working in children’s palliative care (CPC) globally to learn through engaging real-world cases. The aim is to provide a clinical case-based resource that is globally relevant and accessible to those working in CPC. Drawing on case histories from around the world that reflect key issues and elements of CPC, it provides a practical approach grounded in experience. It addresses multidisciplinary care in the management of children and their families; discusses cases…
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Other Authors
Downing, Julia
Other Authors
International Children's Palliative Care Network
Responsibility
Julia Downing, editor
Place of Publication
Cham
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2020
Physical Description
1 online resource (xxviii, 290 p.) : 33 illus., 15 illus. in color
ISBN
9783030273750
9783030273743 (Print ed.)
9783030273767 (Print ed.)
Subjects (MeSH)
Child
Palliative Care - methods
Specialty
Palliative Care
Pediatrics
Abstract
This manual enables individuals working in children’s palliative care (CPC) globally to learn through engaging real-world cases. The aim is to provide a clinical case-based resource that is globally relevant and accessible to those working in CPC. Drawing on case histories from around the world that reflect key issues and elements of CPC, it provides a practical approach grounded in experience. It addresses multidisciplinary care in the management of children and their families; discusses cases from an international perspective, and shares examples from a variety of countries, utilising cases across a range of ages and conditions, demonstrating holistic care. It represents the first case-based manual on global CPC and is endorsed and promoted by the International Children’s Palliative Care Network (ICPCN). Children’s palliative care is a rapidly developing field, both in the UK and internationally. The provision of CPC varies considerably, with provision often being insufficient, and over 65% of countries having no recognised CPC service provision whatsoever. As such, while there are an estimated 21.6 million children who require palliative care, in many areas of the world, CPC is poor or non-existent, and children are treated like little adults without their distinctive needs being recognised or understood. There is also a dearth of literature on CPC, hence this clinical case-based manual fills a gap in the market, and is aimed at a global audience, making it a unique text in the field.
Contents
1. The Need for and Gaps in Provision of Children’s Palliative Care Globally -- 2. Universal Health Coverage and Serious Health-related Suffering: A Case for Children and Young People -- 3. Children’s Palliative Care Across a Range of Conditions, Settings and Resources -- 4. Holistic Assessment -- 5. Communication with Children and Their Families -- 6. Assessment, Prevention, and Treatment of Pain in Children with Serious Illness -- 7. Respiratory Care -- 8. Gastrointestinal Symptoms -- 9. Fatigue -- 10. Nutritional Support -- 11. Psychological Care and Distress -- 12. Spiritual Care -- 13. Social and Cultural Support -- 14. End-of-Life Care -- 15. Supporting the Family at the Time of Death -- 16. Anticipatory Grief and Bereavement Support -- 17. Perinatal and Neonatal Palliative Care -- 18. Supporting the Adolescent and Young Adult -- 19. Managing Ethical Issues -- 20. Collaborative Working and Use of National, Regional and International Networks -- 21. Empowering the Team Through Education -- 22. Integrating Research into Care.
Format
e-Book
Location
Online
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Choices in Palliative Care : Issues in Health Care Delivery

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edited by Arthur E. Blank, Sean O'Mahony, Amy Selwyn. --Boston, MA: Springer Science+Business Media , c2007.
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Location
Online
Available Online
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Author
Blank, Arthur E
Other Authors
O'Mahony, Sean
Selwyn, Amy
Responsibility
edited by Arthur E. Blank, Sean O'Mahony, Amy Selwyn
Place of Publication
Boston, MA
Publisher
Springer Science+Business Media
Date of Publication
c2007
ISBN
9780387708751
Subjects (MeSH)
Palliative Care
Subjects (LCSH)
Pain medicine
Format
e-Book
Location
Online
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Clinical Assessment of Human Suffering : Planning Care in the End of Life

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat46505
Ana Claudia de Lima Quintana Arantes. --Cham: Springer , c2021.
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NEW Springer 2021
Location
Online
This book is addressed to physicians and other health professionals involved in the assessment and care planning of patients at the end of life. It brings a unique and humanistic view on the challenges of good practice in palliative care. Concepts and definitions, resources and therapeutic alternatives, as well as symptoms of distress in the physical, emotional, family, social and spiritual dimensions are discussed in a clear and practical way, demystifying and dissolving the barriers of this a…
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Author
Arantes, Ana Claudia de Lima Quintana
Responsibility
Ana Claudia de Lima Quintana Arantes
Place of Publication
Cham
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2021
Physical Description
1 online resource (viii, 97 p.) : 17 illus., 1 illus. in color
ISBN
9783030575359
9783030575335 (Print ed.)
9783030575342 (Print ed.)
Subjects (MeSH)
Needs Assessment
Palliative Care
Patient Care Planning
Terminal Care
Specialty
Palliative Care
Abstract
This book is addressed to physicians and other health professionals involved in the assessment and care planning of patients at the end of life. It brings a unique and humanistic view on the challenges of good practice in palliative care. Concepts and definitions, resources and therapeutic alternatives, as well as symptoms of distress in the physical, emotional, family, social and spiritual dimensions are discussed in a clear and practical way, demystifying and dissolving the barriers of this approach.
Contents
1. Introduction -- 2. The Multidimensional Human Being -- 3. Oncological Disease Versus Nononcological Disease: Differences and Similarities in Their Manifestations of Suffering -- 4. Evaluation of Suffering in Adults and the Elderly -- 5. How Good Conversations Can Be -- 6. Dimensions of Care -- 7. Practical Considerations in End-of-Life Care -- 8. Grief and Bereavement: Practical Considerations for Health Professionals -- 9. Accomplishments, Unfinished Business, and Regrets -- 10. Recommendations for Family Care During Grief -- 11. The Health Professional Faced with Their Patient’s Death: Considerations in Interprofessional Work—The Dimensions of Self-Care -- 12. Caring for Caregivers.
Access
NEW Springer 2021
Format
e-Book
Location
Online
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Clinical pain management : a practical guide

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Lynch, Mary E. --Chichester, England: Wiley-Blackwell , 2011.
Call Number
WL 704 C641 2011
Location
Dickson Building
Halifax Infirmary
Nova Scotia Hospital
Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Call Number
WL 704 C641 2011
Author
Lynch, Mary E
Other Authors
Craig, Kenneth D
Peng, Philip WH
Place of Publication
Chichester, England
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Date of Publication
2011
Physical Description
371 p.
ISBN
9781444330694
Subjects (MeSH)
Pain Management
Analgesia - methods
Palliative Care - methods
Format
Book
Location
Dickson Building
Halifax Infirmary
Nova Scotia Hospital
Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Copies
4
Loan Period
3 weeks use
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Comfort care : palliative care symptom management : a guide for physicians

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat20297
Phillips, W.G. Carlyle. --Halifax, NS: QEII Health Sciences Centre , 2000.
Call Number
QZ 267 P564 2000
Location
Dickson Building
Call Number
QZ 267 P564 2000
Author
Phillips, W.G. Carlyle
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
QEII Health Sciences Centre
Date of Publication
2000
ISBN
0968836704
Subjects (MeSH)
Palliative Care
Pain - drug therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Format
Book
Location
Dickson Building
Copies
1
Loan Period
3 weeks
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Comfort care : palliative care symptom management of cancer patients : a guide for physicians

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by W.G. Carlyle Phillips. (Third printing [with corrections]) --[Halifax, NS]: QEII Health Sciences Centre , 2003, c2000.
Call Number
QZ 267 P564c 2003
Location
Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Call Number
QZ 267 P564c 2003
Author
Phillips, W.G. Carlyle
Responsibility
by W.G. Carlyle Phillips
Edition
Third printing [with corrections]
Place of Publication
[Halifax, NS]
Publisher
QEII Health Sciences Centre
Date of Publication
2003, c2000.
Physical Description
255 p
ISBN
0968836704
Subjects (MeSH)
Cancer Pain - drug therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Palliative Care
Format
Book
Publication Type
Handbook
Location
Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Loan Period
3 weeks
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Compact clinical guide to cancer pain management : an evidence-based approach for nurses

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat31320
Pamela Stitzlein Davies, Yvonne D'Arcy ; Yvonne D'Arcy series editor. --New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company , c2013.
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Location
Online
Available Online
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Author
Davies, Pamela Stitzlein
Other Authors
D'Arcy, Yvonne M
Responsibility
Pamela Stitzlein Davies, Yvonne D'Arcy ; Yvonne D'Arcy series editor
Alternate Title
Cancer pain management
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Date of Publication
c2013
Physical Description
1 online resource (382 p.)
Series Title
Compact clinical guide series
ISBN
9780826109743
Subjects (MeSH)
Evidence-Based Nursing
Pain Management
Palliative Care
Contents
The problem of cancer pain -- Assessing pain in patients with cancer -- Non-opioid medications -- Opioid medications -- Co-analgesic medications -- Management of medication side effects -- Complementary techniques for pain relief -- Regional techniques -- Implanted techniques -- Palliative chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery for pain control -- Effect of opioid polymorphisms -- Differences in opioid dependency, addiction, and tolerance -- Developing a comprehensive treatment plan -- Cancer pain emergencies -- Neuropathic pain -- Myofascial pain -- Chronic pain in the cancer survivor -- Palliative & hospice care -- End of life care -- Psychosocial aspects of cancer pain.
Format
e-Book
Location
Online
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Crossing over : narratives of palliative care

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat20189
Barnard, David. --New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2000.
Call Number
WB 310 C951 2000
Location
Dickson Building
Call Number
WB 310 C951 2000
Author
Barnard, David
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Date of Publication
2000
Physical Description
451 p.
ISBN
0195123433
Subjects (MeSH)
Palliative Care - Personal Narratives
Terminal Care - Personal Narratives
Format
Book
Location
Dickson Building
Loan Period
3 weeks
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Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat34979
Lippincott
Holdings
Aberdeen: v. 2, 2008 - v. 3, 2010.
Location
Aberdeen Hospital
Publisher
Lippincott
Holdings
Aberdeen: v. 2, 2008 - v. 3, 2010.
Publication Frequency
Quarterly
ISSN
1751-4258
Specialty
Palliative Care
Format
Journal
Location
Aberdeen Hospital
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