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Transitioning responsibly to adult care: Youth quiz

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114700
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.
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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
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1941_ONTRAC-YouthQuiz.pdf
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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.
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  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1942_ONTRAC_ParentFamilyChecklist.pdf
Website Notes
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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
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1942_ONTRAC_ParentFamilyChecklist.pdf
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Nutrition for healthy bones: For adults with or at risk of osteoporosis

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111767
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCW819_Nutrition_for_Healthy_Bones.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW819
This handout teaches those diagnosed or at risk of osteoporosis what their diet should consist of. Included: calcium and vitamin D recommended doses, foods to avoid, getting calcium from both food and supplement sources.
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  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCW819_Nutrition_for_Healthy_Bones.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link above to view or print.
Corporate Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF, 5 p.
Subject
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis-Diet
Bones. Bone Diseases
Abstract
This handout teaches those diagnosed or at risk of osteoporosis what their diet should consist of. Included: calcium and vitamin D recommended doses, foods to avoid, getting calcium from both food and supplement sources.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW819
URLs
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCW819_Nutrition_for_Healthy_Bones.pdf
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I'm not upside down, I'm downside up: Not a boring book about PDA

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124651
Thompson, Harry, Jata-Hall, Danielle, Sherwin, Mollie [illustrator]. London, UK and Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2022.
Material Type
Booklet
Call Number
JUNIIOR FM 272 THO 2022
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Welcome to my downside up life! My name is Ariana and I have something called Pathological Demand Avoidance which is a form of autism. Most people just think I'm naughty and misbehaved, but I want to show you why that's not true by telling you about what my life is like from inside my head. Come jo…
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Author
Thompson, Harry
Jata-Hall, Danielle
Sherwin, Mollie [illustrator]
Place of Publication
London, UK and Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Softcover; illustrated; 64 pages
Subject
Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)
Abstract
Welcome to my downside up life! My name is Ariana and I have something called Pathological Demand Avoidance which is a form of autism. Most people just think I'm naughty and misbehaved, but I want to show you why that's not true by telling you about what my life is like from inside my head. Come join me in understanding why I feel like I have to be in control all the time and why it's just not as simple as doing as I am told.
Recommended for children ages 7-12.
ISBN
978-1839971174
Material Type
Booklet
Call Number
JUNIIOR FM 272 THO 2022

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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
URLs
https://hollandbloorview.ca/services/programs-services/cp-booklet
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Transfusion sanguine aux adultes [Adult blood transfusion]: Answers to some common questions (French)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113362
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61116.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980F
French language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
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URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61116.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Corporate Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 4 pages
Subject
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
French language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
Language
French
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980F
URLs
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61116.pdf
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Adult blood transfusion: Answers to some common questions

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113360
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61115.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980
Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
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URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61115.pdf
Website Notes
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Corporate Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 4 pages
Subject
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980
URLs
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61115.pdf
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Home respiratory support road map

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123122
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_NICUHomeRespSupport.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
For BCW NICU parents and caregivers. This diagram shows the steps to bringing your baby home with respiratory support.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_NICUHomeRespSupport.pdf
Alternate Title
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Orientation
Corporate Author
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file, 1
Subject
NICU
Intensive Care Units-Neonatal. Infants
Abstract
For BCW NICU parents and caregivers. This diagram shows the steps to bringing your baby home with respiratory support.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Images
thumbnail
URLs
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_NICUHomeRespSupport.pdf
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Home feeding support road map

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123123
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_NICUHomeFeedSupport.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
For BCW NICU parents and caregivers. This diagram shows the steps to bringing your baby home with feeding support.
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  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_NICUHomeFeedSupport.pdf
Alternate Title
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Orientation
Corporate Author
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file, 1
Subject
NICU
Abstract
For BCW NICU parents and caregivers. This diagram shows the steps to bringing your baby home with feeding support.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Images
thumbnail
URLs
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_NICUHomeFeedSupport.pdf
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Adult blood transfusion: Answers to some common questions (Punjabi)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113363
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61110.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980P
Punjabi language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
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URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61110.pdf
Website Notes
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Corporate Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 4 pages
Subject
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
Punjabi language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980P
URLs
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61110.pdf
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Adult blood transfusion: Answers to some common questions (Spanish)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113364
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61111.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980SP
Spanish language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
More Information
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URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61111.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 4 pages
Subject
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
Spanish language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
Language
Spanish
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980SP
URLs
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61111.pdf
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Adult blood transfusion: Answers to some common questions (Vietnamese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113365
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61112.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980V
Vietnamese language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
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URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61112.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 4 pages
Subject
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
Vietnamese language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
Language
Vietnamese
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980V
URLs
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61112.pdf
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Adult blood transfusion: Answers to some common questions (Simplified Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113361
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61113.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980Ch
Chinese Simplified language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
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  1 url  
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61113.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 4 pages
Subject
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
Chinese Simplified language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
Language
Chinese-Simplified
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980Ch
URLs
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61113.pdf
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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.
More Information
  1 url  
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
URLs
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/girlsspeakout.pdf
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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…
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  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
URLs
http://www.phsa.ca/our-services-site/Documents/Partnership%20Guide%20Susan%20Poitras%20%28c%29%20July%202020.pdf
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Understanding type 1 diabetes in the family: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121350
Renfrew, Ruth, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
Material Type
Booklet
Call Number
JUNIOR FL 800 REN 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
In graphic novel format, the Medikidz, superheroes from the planet Mediland, help Caitlin and Daniel understand diabetes and how it can affect them and their family.
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Alternate Title
Medikids
Author
Renfrew, Ruth
deLoache, Shawn
Editor
Quigley, Columba
Ferreira, Marcelo
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jumo
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 12 p.
Series
Medikids
Subject
Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus - Children
Diabetes Mellitus - Young Adults
Abstract
In graphic novel format, the Medikidz, superheroes from the planet Mediland, help Caitlin and Daniel understand diabetes and how it can affect them and their family.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Call Number
JUNIOR FL 800 REN 2018

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