Tools for Practice

Our clinical team has identified protocols, advanced practices, and assessment and evaluation tools to help support your practice.
Clinical practice guidelines
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Non-cancer diseases
Psychosocial / spiritual care
Symptoms
Antiemetic Guidelines
The MASCC/ESMO Antiemetic Guidelines have been updated in English as of April, 2010, and will soon be available in 10 languages. read more...
Ascites practice guideline
This article is part of a series of symptom management guidelines developed by the Fraser Health Authority Hospice Palliative... read more...
Assessment and Management of Pain
This nursing best practice guideline is a comprehensive document providing resources necessary for the support of evidence... read more...
Best practice guidelines for the Management of Cancer-Related Pain in Adults
This document reviews clinical evidence and provides recommendations for the assessment and treatment of cancer-related pain... read more...
Best practice guidelines for the Management of Nausea and Vomiting in Cancer Patients
This guideline reviews nausea and vomiting in cancer patients and provides recommendations for assessment and treatment. read more...
Bowel Care
This article is part of a series of symptom management guidelines developed by the Fraser Health Hospice Palliative Care... read more...
Canadian Coalition of Senior's Mental Health
Website with resources for individuals, families and health care providers related to senior's mental health issues including... read more...
Cancer-related Pain Management: A Report of Evidence-Based Recommendations to Guide Practice
A clinical practice guideline that provides recommendations for the assessment and management of cancer pain. read more...
Care of Radiation Skin Reactions
The guidelines are directed to health professionals who are providing care for individuals receiving radiation therapy. It... read more...
Caregiving Strategies for Older Adults with Delirium, Dementia and Depression
This best practice guideline focuses on assisting all nurses (RNs and RPNs) who provide care to clients with delirium, dementia... read more...
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