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Understanding epilepsy: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121917
Renfrew, Ruth. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
URL
www.advancingepilepsycare.com/medikidz
Material Type
Booklet
Call Number
JUNIOR FM 470 MAX 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Join Tara on her journey to learn more about managing seizure triggers, epilepsy symptoms, and treatment.
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URL
www.advancingepilepsycare.com/medikidz
Alternate Title
Medikids
Author
Renfrew, Ruth
Editor
Quigley, Columba
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jumo
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 16 p.
Series
Medikids
Subject
Epilepsy
Abstract
Join Tara on her journey to learn more about managing seizure triggers, epilepsy symptoms, and treatment.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Call Number
JUNIOR FM 470 MAX 2018

Copies

Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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Organ transplants: What every kid needs to know

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122263
United Network for Organ Sharing. Richmond, VA: , 2018.
URL
https://unos.org/wp-content/uploads/unos/WEKNTK.pdf
Material Type
Booklet
Ebook
Call Number
JUNIOR ED 700 UNO 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This booklet has been created to help children and their families feel more at ease with the organ transplantation process by providing general information in an understandable format. Most importantly, it is designed to let the readers know that they are not alone and that there are other children…
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URL
https://unos.org/wp-content/uploads/unos/WEKNTK.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link above to print.
Corporate Author
United Network for Organ Sharing
Place of Publication
Richmond, VA
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover ; [16 p.], illustrations
Subject
Transplantation
Organ Donation
Abstract
This booklet has been created to help children and their families feel more at ease with the organ transplantation process by providing general information in an understandable format. Most importantly, it is designed to let the readers know that they are not alone and that there are other children who need a transplant.
Also available as an ebook.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Ebook
Call Number
JUNIOR ED 700 UNO 2018

Copies

BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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On the path to possibility: A guide book for children, youth and families living with cerebral palsy

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123830
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Toronto, ON: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
URL
https://hollandbloorview.ca/services/programs-services/cp-booklet
Material Type
Booklet
Online
From the authors:; "Many parents ask us, What can I read about cerebral palsy? This booklet was written to answer that very question. We hope this booklet will help explain what cerebral palsy (CP) is and what supports Holland Bloorview can offer."; Note: Pages 1-15 contain general information that…
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URL
https://hollandbloorview.ca/services/programs-services/cp-booklet
Corporate Author
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Physical Description
PDF; 23 pages
Subject
Cerebral Palsy
Abstract
From the authors:
"Many parents ask us, What can I read about cerebral palsy? This booklet was written to answer that very question. We hope this booklet will help explain what cerebral palsy (CP) is and what supports Holland Bloorview can offer."
Note: Pages 1-15 contain general information that may be helpful to families outside Ontario.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
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Girls speak out: Support groups for young women with experiences of violence: Facilitator's guide

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114807
Godard, Louise, Cory, Jill, Armstrong, Naomi et all. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/girlsspeakout.pdf
Material Type
Online
Booklet
This resource provides information about violence and BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre, Girls Speak Out program, its curriculum and some recommended websites about this topic. It's aimed to support women with experiences of violence.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/girlsspeakout.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Author
Godard, Louise
Cory, Jill
Armstrong, Naomi et all.
Editor
Sullivan, Lana
Pederson, Ann
Pigeon, Marguerite
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 129 p., ill.
Subject
Violence Prevention
Women's Health
Abstract
This resource provides information about violence and BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre, Girls Speak Out program, its curriculum and some recommended websites about this topic. It's aimed to support women with experiences of violence.
ISBN
0000000001234
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Booklet
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Partnership guide: A resource to support children to understand and participate when serious illness decisions are considered

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122906
Ethics Department and Patient Partners. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital & BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2020.
URL
http://www.phsa.ca/our-services-site/Documents/Partnership%20Guide%20Susan%20Poitras%20%28c%29%20July%202020.pdf
Material Type
Online
Booklet
This resource from BC Children?s Hospital can support families to explore their perspectives together and incorporate ways to foster the appropriate inclusion of children in healthcare decisions.; The Partnership Guide was developed to improve the guidance, support and participation of children ag…
  1 url  
URL
http://www.phsa.ca/our-services-site/Documents/Partnership%20Guide%20Susan%20Poitras%20%28c%29%20July%202020.pdf
Corporate Author
Ethics Department and Patient Partners
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital & BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
21 pages
Subject
Pain Control
Abstract
This resource from BC Children?s Hospital can support families to explore their perspectives together and incorporate ways to foster the appropriate inclusion of children in healthcare decisions.
The Partnership Guide was developed to improve the guidance, support and participation of children aged 7-14 years with serious illness. This education resource provides up to date research knowledge in the area of child participation, pediatric decision making and child-focused activities and interventions to support children with this process.
Fostering the developing autonomy of children is an essential ethical principle and this guide supports the inclusion of children in decision-making to their ability and desire, to participate in decisions that impact their health.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Booklet
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