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How to support a woman in an abusive relationship

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112416
Women Abuse Response Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2013.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW935_HowToSupportWomanInAbusiveRelationship_2013.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCW935
This pamphlet provides information and suggestions for how to support a woman who's currently in or has been in an abusive relationship.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW935_HowToSupportWomanInAbusiveRelationship_2013.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
Women Abuse Response Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
PDF file: 3 p.
Subject
Abusive Relationships
Abusive Relationships-Coping
Emotional Health
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information and suggestions for how to support a woman who's currently in or has been in an abusive relationship.
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCW935
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URLs
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Head injury: Advice for parents and caregivers

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111679
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1001_HeadInjury_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1001
Informs parents what to look for after their child has suffered a head injury, including how to care for your child in the first 24 hours after bringing them home.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1001_HeadInjury_2014.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Emergency Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF file: 3 p.
Subject
Head Injury-Coping
Head Injury. Traumatic Brain Injury
Abstract
Informs parents what to look for after their child has suffered a head injury, including how to care for your child in the first 24 hours after bringing them home.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1001
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URLs
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Nutrition for recovery : Burns and wounds

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122720
Nutrition Services. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_BurnNutrition.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
When your child has a new burn or wound, food is very important. Your child needs more calories (energy) to help heal the skin.; Learn how nutrition can help your child to heal. This handout explains how to:; -Optimize meal times; -Offer high-calorie foods; -Offer high-protein foods; You will also …
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_BurnNutrition.pdf
Website Notes
Click link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Nutrition Services
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF; 2 pages
Subject
Burns. Burn Healing-Children
Wound Healing
Feeding and Nutrition
Abstract
When your child has a new burn or wound, food is very important. Your child needs more calories (energy) to help heal the skin.
Learn how nutrition can help your child to heal. This handout explains how to:
-Optimize meal times
-Offer high-calorie foods
-Offer high-protein foods
You will also learn about supplements, and resources for inpatients and out-patients.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
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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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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Breathe2Relax: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124810
National Center for Telehealth & Technology. United States: , 2018.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe2relax/id425720246
Material Type
Online
Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool which provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and instructions and practice exercises to help users learn the stress management skill called diaphragmatic breathing.Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease the…
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe2relax/id425720246
Corporate Author
National Center for Telehealth & Technology
Place of Publication
United States
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Stress Reduction Techniques
Abstract
Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool which provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and instructions and practice exercises to help users learn the stress management skill called diaphragmatic breathing.Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease the body?s ?fight-or-flight? (stress) response, and help with mood stabilization, anger control, and anxiety management.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Breathe2Relax: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124811
National Center for Telehealth & Technology. United States: , 2018.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mil.dha.breathe2relax&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool which provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and instructions and practice exercises to help users learn the stress management skill called diaphragmatic breathing.Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease the…
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mil.dha.breathe2relax&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Corporate Author
National Center for Telehealth & Technology
Place of Publication
United States
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Stress Reduction Techniques
Abstract
Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool which provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and instructions and practice exercises to help users learn the stress management skill called diaphragmatic breathing.Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease the body?s ?fight-or-flight? (stress) response, and help with mood stabilization, anger control, and anxiety management.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Balancing our minds: Inspiring action and creating change for mental health : A toolkit for youth, by youth

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125291
BC Children's Hospital. Vancouver, BC:
URL
https://balancingourminds.ca/
Material Type
Website
Online
The Balancing our Minds Inspiring Action Toolkit aims to support youth wanting to make changes for improved mental health and well-being in their schools and communities. By advocating for change, youth can help create connections and supportive, healthy environments.; Topics to explore:; - How to …
  1 url  
URL
https://balancingourminds.ca/
Alternate Title
Balancing our minds inspiring action toolkit
Corporate Author
BC Children's Hospital
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Subject
Mental Health
Mental Disorders-Coping
Mental Disorders-Directories. Resource Guides
Abstract
The Balancing our Minds Inspiring Action Toolkit aims to support youth wanting to make changes for improved mental health and well-being in their schools and communities. By advocating for change, youth can help create connections and supportive, healthy environments.
Topics to explore:
- How to start advocating for change for mental well-being
- How to create a safe space
- How to inspire change through storytelling
- How to start a mental health event, club or initiative
- How to start the conversation about mental health
Includes links to additional resources.
Language
English
Material Type
Website
Online
URLs
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Tips to help your child cope with a brother's or sister's surgery

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123270
Anesthetic Care Unit. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_SurgeryCopingTips_Sibling.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
This handout is for parents and caregivers of children having surgery at BC Children's Hospital. Learn how your child's siblings may feel, and how you can help them cope with their sibling's surgery.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_SurgeryCopingTips_Sibling.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view.
Corporate Author
Anesthetic Care Unit
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
1 pdf file
Subject
Surgery
Sibling Relationships
Abstract
This handout is for parents and caregivers of children having surgery at BC Children's Hospital. Learn how your child's siblings may feel, and how you can help them cope with their sibling's surgery.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
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URLs
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eMoods Bipolar Mood Tracker: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124815
Yottaram LLC. , 2023.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/emoods-bipolar-mood-tracker/id1184456130
Material Type
Online
eMoods is a free mood tracker app that lets you:; - Easily chart your daily highs and lows, sleep, medications, and other symptoms related to common mood disorders like Bipolar/Manic Depressive illness, Depression, and Anxiety.; - Email a printable PDF report at the end of each month to your doctor…
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/emoods-bipolar-mood-tracker/id1184456130
Corporate Author
Yottaram LLC
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Manic-Depression. Bipolar Disorder
Affective Disorders
Abstract
eMoods is a free mood tracker app that lets you:
- Easily chart your daily highs and lows, sleep, medications, and other symptoms related to common mood disorders like Bipolar/Manic Depressive illness, Depression, and Anxiety.
- Email a printable PDF report at the end of each month to your doctor or therapist to help you identify triggers or other events that could lead to an episode or relapse.
- View in-app graphs and printable charts to track trends and visualize your symptoms and triggers in between appointments.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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eMoods Bipolar Mood Tracker: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124816
Yottaram LLC. , 2023.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=my.tracker&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
eMoods is a free mood tracker app that lets you:; - Easily chart your daily highs and lows, sleep, medications, and other symptoms related to common mood disorders like Bipolar/Manic Depressive illness, Depression, and Anxiety.; - Email a printable PDF report at the end of each month to your doctor…
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=my.tracker&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Corporate Author
Yottaram LLC
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Manic-Depression. Bipolar Disorder
Affective Disorders
Abstract
eMoods is a free mood tracker app that lets you:
- Easily chart your daily highs and lows, sleep, medications, and other symptoms related to common mood disorders like Bipolar/Manic Depressive illness, Depression, and Anxiety.
- Email a printable PDF report at the end of each month to your doctor or therapist to help you identify triggers or other events that could lead to an episode or relapse.
- View in-app graphs and printable charts to track trends and visualize your symptoms and triggers in between appointments.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Daylio Journal Daily Diary: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124817
Relaxio s.r.o. , 2023.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/daylio-journal-daily-diary/id1194023242
Material Type
Online
Daylio is a self-care bullet journal with goals, a mood diary, and happiness tracker. The app enables you to keep a private journal without having to type a single line.
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/daylio-journal-daily-diary/id1194023242
Corporate Author
Relaxio s.r.o.
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Manic-Depression. Bipolar Disorder
Affective Disorders
Abstract
Daylio is a self-care bullet journal with goals, a mood diary, and happiness tracker. The app enables you to keep a private journal without having to type a single line.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Daylio Journal Daily Diary: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124818
Relaxio s.r.o. , 2023.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.daylio&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
Daylio is a self-care bullet journal with goals, a mood diary, and happiness tracker. The app enables you to keep a private journal without having to type a single line.
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.daylio&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Corporate Author
Relaxio s.r.o.
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Manic-Depression. Bipolar Disorder
Affective Disorders
Abstract
Daylio is a self-care bullet journal with goals, a mood diary, and happiness tracker. The app enables you to keep a private journal without having to type a single line.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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BCW 693 Caring for yourself after the loss of your baby

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111829
Maternal Newborn Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW693_Caringforyourselfafterthelossofyourbaby.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW693
This booklet provides information on what to expect physically and emotionally as you deal with the immediate stages of grief in the hours, days and weeks after giving birth.; This booklet is a companion to the bcwomens.ca website.; Keywords have been highlighted in each section under 'resources + …
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW693_Caringforyourselfafterthelossofyourbaby.pdf
Corporate Author
Maternal Newborn Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF: 20 p.
Subject
Grief. Bereavement
Coping with a Child's Death
Coping with Pain
Coping with Death
Abstract
This booklet provides information on what to expect physically and emotionally as you deal with the immediate stages of grief in the hours, days and weeks after giving birth.
This booklet is a companion to the bcwomens.ca website.
Keywords have been highlighted in each section under 'resources + support' to help you find related information.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW693
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URLs
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Symple Symptom Tracker: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124794
Symple Health, Inc. , 2019.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/symple-symptom-tracker/id479818115
Material Type
Online
Use Symple to track how you feel, to monitor your health, and to improve your wellbeing. Designed by both clinicians and regular people, Symple is an enjoyable way to connect to better health.
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/symple-symptom-tracker/id479818115
Corporate Author
Symple Health, Inc.
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Coping with Pain
Coping with Chronic Illness
Abstract
Use Symple to track how you feel, to monitor your health, and to improve your wellbeing. Designed by both clinicians and regular people, Symple is an enjoyable way to connect to better health.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Pain Squad: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124821
The Hospital for Sick Children. Toronto, ON: , 2020.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pain-squad/id929781246
Material Type
Online
The Pain Squad electronic pain diary is a tool created for kids with cancer to fight back against their pain. Developed by researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), this is an evidence-based pain diary that plays like a game and is recommended for children 8 to 18 years of age with …
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pain-squad/id929781246
Corporate Author
The Hospital for Sick Children
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Children with Cancer-Coping
Coping with Pain
Abstract
The Pain Squad electronic pain diary is a tool created for kids with cancer to fight back against their pain. Developed by researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), this is an evidence-based pain diary that plays like a game and is recommended for children 8 to 18 years of age with cancer.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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The birds and the bees: Curriculum

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124173
Curtiss, Sarah. Newark, DE: University of Delaware , 2015.
URL
https://asdsexed.org/category/curriculum/my-curriculum-free/
Material Type
Website
Online
This website is designed to provide information to parents, professionals, and self-advocates on how to teach human sexuality to individuals with special needs with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders. It also links to additional resources.
  1 url  
URL
https://asdsexed.org/category/curriculum/my-curriculum-free/
Author
Curtiss, Sarah
Place of Publication
Newark, DE
Publisher
University of Delaware
Publication Date
2015
Subject
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)
Sex Education
Sexuality
Abstract
This website is designed to provide information to parents, professionals, and self-advocates on how to teach human sexuality to individuals with special needs with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders. It also links to additional resources.
Language
English
Material Type
Website
Online
URLs
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Helping your child manage medical and surgical procedures [Traditional Chinese]

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112460
Child Life Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2013.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1209TCh_HelpingYourChildManageSurgical_2013.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1209TCh
Written in Traditional Chinese, this pamphlet includes helpful tips for parents about helping children cope with medical procedures and surgery.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1209TCh_HelpingYourChildManageSurgical_2013.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
Child Life Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Surgery-Coping
Abstract
Written in Traditional Chinese, this pamphlet includes helpful tips for parents about helping children cope with medical procedures and surgery.
Language
Chinese-Traditional
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1209TCh
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URLs
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