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Where can I find? Information for patients and families: Where can I find?

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog106483
Child Life. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1415_WhereCanIFind_2014.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1415
A guide to places and services in the neighborhood near BC Children's Hospital including:; Describes: amenities at the hospital and in the neighbourhood; parking on site; where to eat inside hospital; accommodation options and travel and transportation options.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1415_WhereCanIFind_2014.pdf
Author
Child Life
Corporate Author
Department of Learning and Development
Partners in Care
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
1 PDF file
Subject
Housing/Living Arrangements
Support Groups
Internet
Directories. Resource Guides
Maps
Hospital Food Services
Hospitals Services
Abstract
A guide to places and services in the neighborhood near BC Children's Hospital including:
Describes: amenities at the hospital and in the neighbourhood; parking on site; where to eat inside hospital; accommodation options and travel and transportation options.
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1415
URLs
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Quick guide to finding mental health services in BC

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113582
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/PHSA404_QuickGuideToFindingMHServicesinBC_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/PHSA404_QuickGuideToFindingMHServicesinBC_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Mental Health
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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Partners in patient safety: Working together to keep your child safe in Child and Youth Mental Health

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112229
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital & BC Mental Health and Addictions Services , 2013.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/PHSA320_PartnersInPatientSafety_ChildYouthMentalHealth_2013.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
PHSA320
Gives information to parents and guardians on how to best work together with your child's health care team to keep your child safe during their stay in Child and Youth Mental Health at BC Children's Hospital.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/PHSA320_PartnersInPatientSafety_ChildYouthMentalHealth_2013.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital & BC Mental Health and Addictions Services
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
PDF file: 4 p.
Subject
Consumer Health Issues
Patient Relations
Patient Education
Patient-Health Care Practitioner Relations. Doctor-Patient Relations.
Abstract
Gives information to parents and guardians on how to best work together with your child's health care team to keep your child safe during their stay in Child and Youth Mental Health at BC Children's Hospital.
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
PHSA320
Images
URLs
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Honouring our babies toolkit: Safe sleep

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120630
First Nations Health Authority. Vancouver, BC: , 2023.
URL
http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/indigenous-resources/safe-sleep-toolkit
Material Type
Online
This resource provides an overview of how to protect your baby from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
  1 url  
URL
http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/indigenous-resources/safe-sleep-toolkit
Website Notes
Click on above link to view/print.
Corporate Author
First Nations Health Authority
Editor
3rd Ed.
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publication Date
2023
Subject
Aboriginal Health
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Abstract
This resource provides an overview of how to protect your baby from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Wysa: Mental Health Support: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124800
Touchkin. , 2023.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/wysa-mental-health-support/id1166585565
Material Type
Online
Wysa is an emotionally intelligent chatbot that uses AI to react to the emotions you express. Unlock techniques that help you cope with challenges. For extra support, take guidance from qualified mental health professional. Leveraging behavioral techniques, mental health professional help you ident…
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/wysa-mental-health-support/id1166585565
Corporate Author
Touchkin
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Depression
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Abstract
Wysa is an emotionally intelligent chatbot that uses AI to react to the emotions you express. Unlock techniques that help you cope with challenges. For extra support, take guidance from qualified mental health professional. Leveraging behavioral techniques, mental health professional help you identify, design and work towards goals that are aligned with your true values.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Wysa: Mental Health Support: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124801
Touchkin. , 2023.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bot.touchkin&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
Wysa is an emotionally intelligent chatbot that uses AI to react to the emotions you express. Unlock techniques that help you cope with challenges. For extra support, take guidance from qualified mental health professional. Leveraging behavioral techniques, mental health professional help you ident…
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bot.touchkin&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Corporate Author
Touchkin
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Depression
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Abstract
Wysa is an emotionally intelligent chatbot that uses AI to react to the emotions you express. Unlock techniques that help you cope with challenges. For extra support, take guidance from qualified mental health professional. Leveraging behavioral techniques, mental health professional help you identify, design and work towards goals that are aligned with your true values.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Partners in patient safety: Working together to keep you safe at Children's & Women's Mental Health

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112165
BC Mental Health & Addiction Services. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's & BC Women's Hospitals , 2013.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/PHSA319_PartnersInPatientSafety_KeepYOUSafe_2013.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
PHSA319
Gives information to parents and guardians on how to best work together with your child's health care team to keep your child safe during their stay at Children's & Women's Mental Health.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/PHSA319_PartnersInPatientSafety_KeepYOUSafe_2013.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
BC Mental Health & Addiction Services
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's & BC Women's Hospitals
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
PDF file: 3 p.
Subject
Consumer Health Issues
Patient Relations
Patient Education
Patient-Health Care Practitioner Relations. Doctor-Patient Relations.
Abstract
Gives information to parents and guardians on how to best work together with your child's health care team to keep your child safe during their stay at Children's & Women's Mental Health.
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
PHSA319
Images
URLs
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Central venous line: Caring for the exit site and dressing change: (Oncology)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112785
Oncology/Haematology/BMT Department, Parenteral Therapy Department. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1043_Oncology_CVLCaringForExitSiteDressingChange.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1043
For Oncology patients and families. Learn how to take care of the exit site of the central venous line (CVL).
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1043_Oncology_CVLCaringForExitSiteDressingChange.pdf
Corporate Author
Oncology/Haematology/BMT Department
Parenteral Therapy Department
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF file: 4 p.
Subject
Central Venous Catheter
Abstract
For Oncology patients and families. Learn how to take care of the exit site of the central venous line (CVL).
Notes
Current as of Jan 2024
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1043
Images
URLs
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Truth and reconciliation commission of Canada: Calls to action

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124171
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Winnipeg, MB: Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada , 2015.
URL
https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf
Material Type
Report
Online
This document lists out the calls to action made by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation.; Recommendations 18-24 address health and health-care.
  1 url  
URL
https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf
Corporate Author
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, MB
Publisher
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
Publication Date
2015
Subject
Indigenous
Aboriginal Health
Abstract
This document lists out the calls to action made by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation.
Recommendations 18-24 address health and health-care.
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
URLs
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Virtual Hope Box: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124797
National Center for Telehealth & Technology. United States: , 2018.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/virtual-hope-box/id825099621
Material Type
Online
The Virtual Hope Box (VHB) is a smartphone application designed for use by patients and their behavioral health providers as an accessory to treatment. The VHB contains simple tools to help patients with coping, relaxation, distraction, and positive thinking. Patients and providers can work togethe…
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/virtual-hope-box/id825099621
Corporate Author
National Center for Telehealth & Technology
Place of Publication
United States
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mental Disorders-Coping
Affective Disorders
Abstract
The Virtual Hope Box (VHB) is a smartphone application designed for use by patients and their behavioral health providers as an accessory to treatment. The VHB contains simple tools to help patients with coping, relaxation, distraction, and positive thinking. Patients and providers can work together to personalize the VHB content on the patient's own smartphone according to the patient's specific needs
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Virtual Hope Box: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124798
National Center for Telehealth & Technology. United States: , 2018.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mil.dha.vhb&hl=en_US
Material Type
Online
The Virtual Hope Box (VHB) is a smartphone application designed for use by patients and their behavioral health providers as an accessory to treatment. The VHB contains simple tools to help patients with coping, relaxation, distraction, and positive thinking. Patients and providers can work togethe…
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mil.dha.vhb&hl=en_US
Corporate Author
National Center for Telehealth & Technology
Place of Publication
United States
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mental Disorders-Coping
Affective Disorders
Abstract
The Virtual Hope Box (VHB) is a smartphone application designed for use by patients and their behavioral health providers as an accessory to treatment. The VHB contains simple tools to help patients with coping, relaxation, distraction, and positive thinking. Patients and providers can work together to personalize the VHB content on the patient's own smartphone according to the patient's specific needs
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Transitioning responsibly to adult care: Youth quiz

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ONTRACBC, BC Children's Hospital. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1941_ONTRAC-YouthQuiz.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1941
A list of questions to help youth manage their health and get ready for adult care.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1941_ONTRAC-YouthQuiz.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link to view/print.
Corporate Author
ONTRACBC
BC Children's Hospital
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Youth Health
Abstract
A list of questions to help youth manage their health and get ready for adult care.
Notes
BCCH1941
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1941
URLs
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Parent and family checklist: Transitioning responsibly to adult care: Youth quiz

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114701
ONTRACBC, BC Children's Hospital. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1942_ONTRAC_ParentFamilyChecklist.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1942
A guide for parents and families to support their youth (12-24 years old) in the planning and preparation for adulthood and adult health care.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1942_ONTRAC_ParentFamilyChecklist.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
ONTRACBC
BC Children's Hospital
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Youth Health
Abstract
A guide for parents and families to support their youth (12-24 years old) in the planning and preparation for adulthood and adult health care.
Notes
BCCH1942
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1942
URLs
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Hope by CAMH: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124785
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). Canada: , 2023.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/hope-by-camh/id1527950198
Material Type
Online
This app will guide you through creating a personalized suicide safety plan that will help support you when you are feeling sad or hopeless, or experiencing thoughts of suicide. The plan is intended to be developed together with a healthcare professional, but can also be built on your own, or with …
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/hope-by-camh/id1527950198
Corporate Author
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Place of Publication
Canada
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mental Disorders-Coping
Suicide Prevention
Abstract
This app will guide you through creating a personalized suicide safety plan that will help support you when you are feeling sad or hopeless, or experiencing thoughts of suicide. The plan is intended to be developed together with a healthcare professional, but can also be built on your own, or with the help of someone else you trust. This app also contains information on suicide prevention and crisis and support resources.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Hope by CAMH: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124786
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). Canada: , 2023.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.camh.Hope&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
This app will guide you through creating a personalized suicide safety plan that will help support you when you are feeling sad or hopeless, or experiencing thoughts of suicide. The plan is intended to be developed together with a healthcare professional, but can also be built on your own, or with …
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.camh.Hope&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Corporate Author
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Place of Publication
Canada
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mental Disorders-Coping
Suicide Prevention
Abstract
This app will guide you through creating a personalized suicide safety plan that will help support you when you are feeling sad or hopeless, or experiencing thoughts of suicide. The plan is intended to be developed together with a healthcare professional, but can also be built on your own, or with the help of someone else you trust. This app also contains information on suicide prevention and crisis and support resources.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Mighty Moe: An anxiety workbook for children

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111402
Woloshyn, Lacey, Chamberlain, Andrea (ill.). [Vancouver, BC?]: Lacey Woloshyn , 2009.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/MightyMoe.pdf
Material Type
Book
Online
Call Number
JUNIOR CD 420 WOL 2009
This eBook is an anxiety workbook for children age 5-11. Best Practice Guidelines for managing anxiety in this workbook have been adapted to be fun, engaging, and child friendly.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/MightyMoe.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the above link to view
Author
Woloshyn, Lacey
Chamberlain, Andrea (ill.)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Lacey Woloshyn
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
1 PDF file: (eBook) 79 p.
URL: http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/MightyMoe.pdf
Subject
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Children-Mental Health
Children-Self Help
Children's Anxiety
Children's Anger
Children's Emotions
Anxiety
Abstract
This eBook is an anxiety workbook for children age 5-11. Best Practice Guidelines for managing anxiety in this workbook have been adapted to be fun, engaging, and child friendly.
Notes
The material in this manual is not intended to replace the advice of professional mental health experts.
Material Type
Book
Online
Call Number
JUNIOR CD 420 WOL 2009
URLs
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Breathr: Mindful Moments: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124783
PHSA, Centre for Mindfulness. Vancouver, BC: , 2023.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/breathr-mindful-moments/id1213963384
Material Type
Online
Breathr offers a variety of mindfulness practices and guided meditations that can be used anywhere, anytime, such as body scans, guided breathing, walking meditation, and self-compassion practices. The app was developed by the BC Children's Centre for Mindfulness and BC Children's Kelty Mental Heal…
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/breathr-mindful-moments/id1213963384
Corporate Author
PHSA
Centre for Mindfulness
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Abstract
Breathr offers a variety of mindfulness practices and guided meditations that can be used anywhere, anytime, such as body scans, guided breathing, walking meditation, and self-compassion practices. The app was developed by the BC Children's Centre for Mindfulness and BC Children's Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Breathr: Mindful Moments: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124784
PHSA, Centre for Mindfulness. Vancouver, BC: , 2023.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.phsa.breathrapp&hl=en_US
Material Type
Online
Breathr offers a variety of mindfulness practices and guided meditations that can be used anywhere, anytime, such as body scans, guided breathing, walking meditation, and self-compassion practices. The app was developed by the BC Children's Centre for Mindfulness and BC Children's Kelty Mental Heal…
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.phsa.breathrapp&hl=en_US
Corporate Author
PHSA
Centre for Mindfulness
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Abstract
Breathr offers a variety of mindfulness practices and guided meditations that can be used anywhere, anytime, such as body scans, guided breathing, walking meditation, and self-compassion practices. The app was developed by the BC Children's Centre for Mindfulness and BC Children's Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Ten tips for caregivers of a child or youth with chronic pain

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113153
Complex Pain Service. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2022.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH-10-Tips-Chronic-Pain.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
This handout provides helpful tips for parents or caregivers of a child or youth with chronic pain. Also includes a recommended resource list.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH-10-Tips-Chronic-Pain.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link to view/print.
Alternate Title
10 tips for caregivers of a child or youth with chronic pain
Corporate Author
Complex Pain Service
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
PDF: 2 p.
Subject
Pain
Chronic Pain
Abstract
This handout provides helpful tips for parents or caregivers of a child or youth with chronic pain. Also includes a recommended resource list.
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
URLs
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Basal-bolus insulin with multiple daily injections: Focus on Children and youth

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110193
Nichol, Heather. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2009. 2nd Edition.
URL
http://www.bcchildrens.ca/endocrinology-diabetes-site/documents/basalbolus.pdf
Material Type
Online
This booklet includes several handouts to help parents of children with diabetes and youth learn more about basal-bolus insulin with multiple daily injections (MDI). Some of the information will help in understanding what basal-bolus insulin therapy is; other information and exercises will help pa…
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.bcchildrens.ca/endocrinology-diabetes-site/documents/basalbolus.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Author
Nichol, Heather
Corporate Author
BCCH Endocrinology & Diabetes Unit
Edition
2nd Edition
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
PDF, 35 p.
Subject
Diabetes Mellitus Children
Insulin
Diabetes
Abstract
This booklet includes several handouts to help parents of children with diabetes and youth learn more about basal-bolus insulin with multiple daily injections (MDI). Some of the information will help in understanding what basal-bolus insulin therapy is; other information and exercises will help parents / youth decide if basal-bolus with MDI is right for them. Several examples and practice questions are included in the booklet to help readers learn about adjusting insulin and calculating insulin doses.
Notes
PE410
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Images
URLs
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