Curriculum Vitae

• Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, November 17, 2022.
• Honorary Life Fellow, Canadian Psychological Association, 2022.
• Officer, Order of Canada (O.C.), December 2021. The Order of Canada is one of Canada’s highest civilian honours.
• President Emeritus, International Psycho-Oncology Society, 2018
• Fellow, American Psychosocial Oncology Society, the first non-American to receive this honour, 2017.
• Daniel Family Leadership Chair in Psychosocial Oncology, Department of Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 2016-2021.
• Arthur M. Sutherland Award from the International Psycho-Oncology Society in recognition of “distinguished and important innovations” in the field of psycho-oncology. The Sutherland Award is IPOS’s most prestigious award, 2016.
• The Alberta Order of Excellence (A.O.E.): The province’s highest honour a citizen can receive and an official part of the Canadian Honours System. Albertans who have made an impact, who have served Albertans with excellence and distinction, and whose contributions will make a lasting difference, October 19, 2016.
• The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, 2013.
• President, International Psycho- Oncology Society, 2012-2014.
• Dr. Peter Geggie Award, Outstanding Achievement Award Canadian Cancer Society, Alberta/NWT Division, 2012.
• Department Head’s Award, Department of Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary (shared with Dr. Bramwell), 2011.
• Referred to as the Father of the “6^th Vital Sign”, Oncology Times-USA, page 6, March 25, 2008.
• Profiled in Time Magazine (Canadian Edition): Made in Canada: Cancer’s Therapist, June 13, 2005.
• Profiled in Psymposium (Journal of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta). 14(4):25-28, 2005.
• Award of Excellence, Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology, 2005.
• Award of Excellence in Medicine and Health, Canadian Cancer Society – Alberta / NWT Division, 2004.
• President, Canadian Psychosocial Oncology Society, 2001-2003
• Fellow, Canadian Psychological Association, 1992.
• Co-Founder, The Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO), 1985

• PURE Summer Studentship, University of Calgary, 2021, Gloria Sesay
   
• Medical School Applicant, University of Calgary, 2016-2017, Sage Brown.
   
• Honour Thesis, University of Calgary, 2013, Ngaire King.
   
• Honour Thesis, University of Calgary, 2000-2001, Marci Regambal.
   
• Honours Thesis, University of Calgary, 1997-1998, Nicole Ottenbreit.
   
• Honours Thesis, University of Calgary, 1996-1997, Murielle St. Pierre.
   
• Honours Thesis, University of Calgary, 1995-1996, Cynthia Baxter.

• Mentor, Clinical Psychology Graduate Student, University of Calgary, 2020, Michaela Patton
   
• 2019 – 2021 Alberta Innovates Training and Early Career Development Graduate Studentship ($96,000) Student: Brooke Russell; Supervisors: Fiona Schulte, PhD & Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen, PhD; Career Mentor: Barry Bultz, PhD

• Medical School Applicant, University of Calgary, 2016-2017, Sage Brown.
   
• Masters Thesis, University of Calgary, 2013-2014, Michael Lang.
   
• Masters Thesis, University of Calgary, 2011-2013, Shannon Groff.
   
• Ph.D. Thesis, University of Calgary, 2001-2006, Ann-Louise Ellwood.
   
• Psychology Internship, University of Victoria, 1999-2000, Barbara Jameson.
   
• Ph.D. Thesis, University of Calgary, 1999-2000, Carol Malec.

• Mentor, 2018-2020, Matilda Ong’Ondi, M.D. Medical Oncologist (Hematology), Kenyatta National Hospital,Nairobi, Kenya. Funding to support training provided by US NCI to IPOS. 
   
• Mentor, 2018-ongoing, Sana Kazim, M.D. (psychiatrist), Rashid Hospital, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
   
• Mentor, 2017-2018, Piero Lamendola (Research Fellow)

• Clinical Fellow, 2015-2018, Andrea Feldstain, Ph.D.

• AHFMR, 2006-2009, Bejoy Thomas, Ph.D.
   
• Terry Fox Research Fellow, NCIC, 1998-2001, Linda Carlson, Ph.D.

• Invited Lecture: Screening and Assessment of Distress. IPOS Pan-African Capacity-Building in Psycho-Oncology ECHO Program (September 2022 – July 2023). Nigeria (Virtual). January 5, 2023.
   
• Hunan Cancer Centre-China: Nursing Leadership Team, Screening for Distress Implementation. Hunan, China (via Skype). 2019.
   
• Combined Curriculum, Patient Reported Outcomes: Screening for Distress, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Trainees Introduction to TBCC. 2013-Present.

• Training Grant: Building, Implementing, and Evaluating Supportive Care Programs. Faculty. USA-NIH Award #R25CA 160049. April 2013-2018.
   
• Training Grant: Training Healthcare Professional to Implement Biopsychosocial Screening. Faculty. USA-NIH Award #R25 CA174444-01. April 2013-2015.
   
• Introduction to Oncology: Psychosocial distress in oncology. Faculty of Medicine. August 4, 2010.
   
• MDSC635: Psychosocial Oncology. 1992-Present.
  • Develop curriculum for MDSC635.
  • First such division in any Medical School in Canada.
  • Interdisciplinary taught course which attracts students from Medicine, Psychology, Social Work, Education, and Nursing.
  • Lecture: Screening for distress in cancer treatment environments. 2000-Present.

• Chair, International Psycho-Oncology Society-World Health Organization (WHO) Committee, 2013-2017. IPOS was successful in its application to enter into Official Relations with WHO in 2015.
• Past President, International Psycho-Oncology Society, November 2014-November 2017.
• Council of Past Presidents, International Psycho-Oncology Society 2015-Present
• President, International Psycho-Oncology Society, 2012-2014.
• Chair, World Congress Committee, International Psycho-Oncology Society 2012-2017
• Chair, Nominating Committee, International Psycho-Oncology Society 2014-2017
• Vice-President, International Psycho-Oncology Society, 2010-2012.
• Early Career Research Mentor. International Psycho-Oncology Society World Congress. Washington DC. 2015.
• Early Career Research Mentor. International Psycho-Oncology World Congress. Brisbane, Australia, 2010.
• Director, International Psycho-Oncology Society, 2003-2017
• Co-Chair, the 6^th International Psycho-Oncology World Congress, Banff, Alberta, 2003
• Invited Director, American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS), 2003-2006.
• President, Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO), 2001-2003.
• Vice President, Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO), 2000-2001.
• International Psycho-Oncology Society, Member, 1995-Present.
• Canadian Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, 1991-1996.
• Society of Behavioural Medicine, 1986-1990.
• Co-founder of Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO), 1985
• Chair the 1^st Canadian Conference of Psychosocial Oncology, Calgary, Alberta. 1985
• Member, Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association, 1984-1996.
• The Ontario Board of Examiners in Psychology, 1980-2010.
• The College of Alberta Psychologists, 1980-Present.
• National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology (U.S.), 1978-1990.
• Licenced-Practice of Psychotherapy, Corporation of Psychologists of the Province of Quebec, 1975-1997.
• Canadian Psychological Association, 1973-Present. (Registration #2228).
• Corporation of Psychologists of the Province of Quebec, 1973-1997.
• American Psychological Association, 1973-1996.

• Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) 2016, 2019
• CIHR, Psychosocial Oncology Research Training (PORT) Program, 2011.
• Project Reviewer, Cancer Research UK, 2005-2007.
• Network of Expert Reviewers (NER), Cancer Information Service, Canadian Cancer Society, 2005-2007.
• Dutch Cancer Society, 2003-Present.
• Cancer Research Society, Ontario, 2003.
• Swiss National Science Foundation, Division of Biology and Medicine, 2000.
• National Health Research and Development Program, Health and Welfare Canada (project reviewer), 2000.
• Alberta Breast Cancer Foundation, 1999.
• Cancer Care Ontario, 1998.
• Member, Scientific Review Panel, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary, Alberta, 1995-2000.
• British Columbia Research Foundation, 1994-1998.
• National Cancer Institute of Canada; Grants, Canadian Breast Cancer Research Initiative Grants Panel and Behavioural Awards Panel. 1990-Present.
• United States National Cancer Institute-Program Project Panel Reviewer; Department of Health and Human Services, 1989-1991.
• Alberta Nursing Association, 1985.

• CNS Oncology, 2014-Present. 
• Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Patient Encyclopaedia, 2012-Present.
• Nursing Research and Practice, 2012-Present.
• Review for the Acta Oncologica, 2009-Present.
• Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 2009-Present.
• Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, 2009-Present.
• Journal of Supportive Care Cancer. MASCC-Multinational Association of Supportive

• Patient Education and Counselling. 2004-Present.
• World Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2003-Present.
• Journal of Psychosomatic Research. 2001.
• Health Psychology, American Psychological Association. 2000-2001.
• Journal of Psychosocial Oncology. 1987-Present.
• Journal of Psycho-Oncology. 1990-Present.

• Current Oncology, Editorial Board, 2021-Present
• Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research and Practice. 2018-present.
• Psycho-Oncology, Editorial Board, 2003-Present. 
• Oncology Exchange, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Psychosocial Oncology, 2003-2019.
• Oncology Exchange, Editorial Advisory Board, 2002-2003.
• Cancer Care in Canada, 2000-2002.
• Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 1987-Present.

• Member, International Scientific Committee, IPOS World Congress of Psycho-Oncology, Milan, Italy, 2023.
• Reviewer, 2022 Program Planning Committee, APOS 19^th Annual Conference, 2021-2022
• Member & Senior Professor, Search and Selection Committee, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine
• Member, Cancer Support Community Professional Advisory Board, 2020, USA
• Member, International Advisory and Scientific Committees, IPOS World Congress of Psycho-Oncology, Banff, Alberta, 2019 
• Executive Committee, Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute, University of Calgary, 2016-Present.
• Member, Primary Care Working Group, Canadian Partnership against Cancer, 2014-2018
• Member, International Scientific Committee, IPOS World Congress of Psycho-Oncology, Hong Kong, 2018
• Member, International Scientific Committee, IPOS World Congress of Psycho-Oncology, Berlin, Germany, 2017.
• Member, International Scientific Committee, IPOS World Congress of Psycho-Oncology, Ireland, 2016.
• Member, International Scientific Committee, IPOS World Congress of Psycho-Oncology, USA, 2015.
• Member, International Scientific Committee, IPOS World Congress of Psycho-Oncology, Portugal, 2014.
• Member, International Scientific Committee, IPOS World Congress of Psycho-Oncology, Holland, 2013.
• Member, International Scientific Committee, IPOS World Congress of Psycho-Oncology, Australia, 2012.
• Member, International Scientific Committee, IPOS World Congress of Psycho-Oncology, Turkey, 2011.
• Member, International Scientific Committee, IPOS World Congress of Psycho-Oncology Quebec, Canada, 2010.
• Member, International Scientific Committee, IPOS World Congress of Psycho-Oncology Vienna, Austria, 2009.
• Member, International Scientific Committee, IPOS World Congress of Psycho-Oncology Madrid, Spain, 2008.
• Member, Advisory Committee, Interpersonal Communication and Relationship Enhancement (I*CARE), University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre, Department of Faculty Development, Texas, USA, 2007-Present.
• Member, International Scientific Committee, IPOS World Congress of Psycho-Oncology London, UK, 2007.
• Member, National Professional Advisory Board, the Wellness Community, Washington, USA, 2006-Present.
• Member, International Scientific Committee, IPOS World Congress of Psycho-Oncology Venice, Italy, 2006.
• External Expert Panel Member, Cancer Control: Knowledge into action – World Health Organization (WHO) Guide for Effective Programmes, 2006.
• Member, Cancer Survivorship Advisory Committee, 2005.
• Member, International Scientific Committee, IPOS World Congress of Psycho-Oncology Copenhagen, Denmark 2004.
• Invited Director, American Psychosocial Oncology Society, 2003-2005.
• Chair, 6th World Congress on Psycho-Oncology, Banff, Alberta. Co-Chairs: Jimmie Holland, David Kissane, Deane Wolcott - International Psycho-Oncology Society, American Society of Behavioral Oncology and AIDS, the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology, and The Wellness Community, 2003.
• Chair, Psychosocial Advisory Committee, Canadian Association of Provincial Cancer Agencies, 2001-2007.
• Chair, Psychosocial Advisory Committee, Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control, Health Canada, 2001-2006.
• President, Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO), 2001-2003.
• Human Resources Working Group, Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control, 2000-2007.
• Liaison, Clinical Study Group/Sociobehavioural Cancer Research Network, National Cancer Institute of Canada, 2000-2005.
• Vice President, Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO), 2000-2001.
• Member, Advisory Board for the Journal of Psycho-Oncology, 1994-2003
• Accreditation Reviewer-Canadian Psychological Association, 1993-2003.
• Co-founder of Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO), 1985.

• Reviewer, The French National Cancer Institute (INCa), Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, 2020.
• Member, Primary Care Working Group, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, 2015-2018.
• Lead, Screening for Distress, the 6^th Vital Sign: Cancer Journey Action Group, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, 2007-2012.
• Chair, Psychosocial Advisory Committee, Canadian Strategy on Cancer Control, Health Canada, 2001-2007.

• External Doctoral Thesis Examiner: University of Hong Kong, 2017
• External Doctoral Thesis Examiner: University of Newcastle, Australia, 2017 
• Invited, World Cancer Leaders’ Summit, Montreal, Canada, August 27, 2012.
• Member, Project Management Committee, An innovative national distance education initiative for inter-professional practice in psychosocial oncology-IPODE. (For Capital District Health Authority, Nova Scotia), 2006-2015.
• Director, Calgary Satellite Research Centre, Sociobehavioural Cancer Research Network (SCRN). Center for Behavioural Research and Program Evaluation, National Cancer Institute of Canada, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, 2000-2002.
• Director, Alberta Research Satellite Centre, Sociobehavioural Cancer Research Network (SCRN). Center for Behavioural Research and Program Evaluation (CBRPE), National Cancer Institute of Canada, 1998-2000.
• Member, Reproductive Advisory Care Committee, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Foothills Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, 1995-1998.
• Co-Director, Alberta Research Satellite Centre, Sociobehavioural Cancer Research Network (SCRN). Center for Behavioural Research and Program Evaluation (CBRPE), National Cancer Institute of Canada. Co-Directors: Drs. Sharon Campbell and Karin Olson, 1994-1998.

2023

1. Bultz, B.D. Psychosocial care in oncology: from the representation of cancer in the movie to the dignity of the person. Annual Edition of the Ferrara Film Festival - Università degli Studi di Ferrara. Milan, Italy. September 19, 2023.
2. Bultz, B,D. In Pursuit of Sustainable Support: Who Pays for the Psychosocial Care you Provide—and Why? Building from Within. International Psycho-Oncology Society World Congress, Milan, Italy. August 31-Sept 3, 2023
3. Bultz, B.D. & Loscalzo, M. Invited Speaker: Multidisciplinary Teams: How to work as a team, roles in the team, how to build teams, keep morale, and self-care. IPOS-ECHO Africa Pan-African Capacity Building in Psycho-Oncology. From African Countries: Ghana, Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt, South Africa, Rwanda, Malawi, Botswana, Uganda, Kenya – Virtual. August 3, 2023.
4. Bultz, B.D. A Revolution in Medicine: Precision Supportive Care in Cancer and The Science of Caring! Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. May 16, 2023.
5. Bultz, B.D. & Asuzu C. Invited Speaker: Screening for Distress: Identifying and Addressing Patients’ Supportive Care Needs. IPOS-ECHO Africa Pan-African Capacity Building in Psycho-Oncology. From African Countries: Ghana, Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt, South Africa, Rwanda, Malawi, Botswana, Uganda, Kenya – Virtual. January 19, 2023.

2022

1. Bultz, B.D. Invited Keynote Speaker: Precision Supportive Care and The Science of Caring. Chinese Psychological Oncology Society (CPOS) & Cancer Foundation of China Academic Annual Conference, October 21 - 23, 2022.
2. Bultz, B.D. Talking with Grade 7 Students About the Order of Canada and my Work at Tom Baker Cancer Centre. Order of Canada. Branton Junior High School, Calgary Alberta Canada. April 8, 2022.

2021

1. Bultz, B.D. Symposium: Better Together: Partnering with a Community-Based Support Organization to Understand the Challenges of Men with Testicular Cancer. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO) 36^th Annual Conference. Virtual Conference, June 8-10, 2021

2020

1. Bultz, B.D. Welcoming Remarks to the 15^th SBOC Congress of the Brazilian Psychosocial Oncology Society, Virtual Congress Oct. 2, 2020

2019

1. Bultz, B.D., A Revolution in Medicine: Precision Supportive Care and the Science of Caring! Invited Speaker, Farewell Symposium: Neil Aaronson; Amsterdam, The Netherlands Dec. 12, 2019
2. Bultz, B.D., The Division of Psychosocial Oncology: How are we measuring up?, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Department of Psychosocial and Rehabilitation Oncology, Calgary, Alberta Dec. 2, 2019

2018

1. Bultz, B.D., Invited Keynote: Precision Supportive Care through Screening for Distress, the 6^th Vital Sign, Chinese Psycho-Oncology Society, Shenzhen, Mainland China,  Nov. 4, 2018
2. Bultz, B.D., Invited Speaker, 14th National Congress of Psych-Oncology of Brazil, Belém, Brazil , August 29 to September 1, 2018

2017

1. Bultz, B.D., Invited Keynote: Precision Supportive Care: Future Directions. Hunter Cancer Research Alliance Symposium Translating Research for Impact. University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia Nov. 24, 2017.
2. Bultz, B.D.,HCRA-Symposium-Panel Discussion: How Can We Form and Maintain Effective Consumer-Researcher Partnerships. University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia Nov. 24, 2017.
3. Bultz, B.D. Public Lecture: Improving Supportive Care for People Living with Cancer:  Translating Psycho-Oncology into Routine Practice; Lab to Life: Moving Science into Practice Quickly. Newcastle, Australia, November 22, 2017.
4. Bultz, B.D. Radiation Oncology Research Seminar: Patient Reported Outcomes: Implementing Clinical Pathways for Identifying and Addressing Patient Supportive Care Needs. Department of Radiation Oncology. Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital, Newcastle, Australia. Nov 21. 2017.
5. Bultz, B.D.Invited Speaker: Precision Supportive Care through Screening for Distress. Symposium: Strategies to Personalize Cancer Care: Putting the Patient First. Canadian Cancer Research Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada, November 7, 2017.
6. Bultz, B.D., Mitchell, A., Loscalzo M., Screening for Distress, the 6^th Vital Sign like you never could have imagined IT! International Psycho-Oncology Academy Workshop. Berlin, Germany, August 2017.
7. Costa, A.-The European School of Oncology; Ullrich, A.-World Health Organization; Bultz, B.D.-International Psycho-Oncology Society; Casali, P.- European Society of Medical Oncology; Nareda, P.-European Cancer Organizations; Albreht, T.-European Joint Actions EPAAC and CANCON for Cancer Control in Europe; Manneh-Vangramberen, I.-European Cancer Patients Coalition; Travado, L.-IPOS; Dis Trill, M.-IPOS. President’s Plenary: Implementing psychosocial innovation in cancer treatment and care: How Can We Facilitate Change. International Psycho-Oncology World Congress. Berlin Germany, August 2017   
8. Bultz, B.D., Grassi, L., Koch, U., Loscalzo, M., Lam W., Turner, J.; Symposium-Translating Knowledge into Practice: Strategic integration of biopsychosocial distress data, influential communications, clinical skills to expand psychosocial programs, present challenges and future opportunities. International Psycho-Oncology World Congress. Berlin Germany, August 2017   
9. Bultz, B.D., 19^th World Congress of Psycho-Oncology and Psychosocial Academy, Berlin, August 14-18, 2017.
10. Bultz, B.D., Implementing Psychosocial Innovation in Cancer Treatment and Care: through partnerships, education, research, advocacy and policy; President’s Plenary Symposium, International Psycho-Oncology Society, Berlin, Germany, August 16, 2017.
11. Bultz, B.D., Precision Supportive Care by Screening for Distress: The 6^th Vital Sign, Canadian Blood and Marrow Transplant Group Conference (CBMTG), Calgary, Alberta, June 10, 2017.

1. Bultz, B.D., Sutherland Memorial Lecture: Lessons Learned from the Science of Caring: Extending the Reach of Psychosocial Oncology, International Psycho-Oncology World Congress, Dublin, Ireland, October 21, 2016.  
2. Bultz, B.D., Invited Speaker, From Knowledge to Action: Integrating Screening for Distress into Cancer Care, The Canadian Experience, The Chinese Psycho-Oncology Society (CPOS) Academic Annual Conference and the 8^th Psycho-Oncology and Palliative Care, Changsha, Hunan province, China, June 17^th-19th, 2016.
3. Bultz, B.D., Invited Workshop, Integrating Screening for Distress into Cancer Care, The Chinese Psycho-Oncology Society (CPOS) Academic Annual Conference and the 8^th Psycho-Oncology and Palliative Care, Changsha, Hunan province, China, June 17^th-19th, 2016.
4. Bultz, B.D., Consult on Psychosocial Oncology Program Development, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China, June 13-15, 2016.
5. Bultz, B.D., Invited Speaker, Integrating Screening for Distress into Clinical Cancer Care, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China, June 13-15, 2016.
6. Bultz, B.D., Expert Panel Presentation, Addressing Psychosocial Concerns, Physician Assisted Death, Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, Alberta, December 8, 2015.
7. Bultz, B.D., Invited Speaker, Why Screening for Distress: the 6^th Vital Sign has become an International Standard of Cancer Care, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, South Korea, November 23, 2015.
8. Bultz, B.D., Invited Plenary Speaker, Patient Care and Outcomes: Why Cancer Care should Screen for Distress: the 6^th Vital Sign, Asian Oncology Nursing Society-AONS 2015 Conference, Flying the Spirit of Asian Oncology Nursing, St. Mary’s Hospital, Seoul, South Korea, November 21, 2015.
9. Bultz, B.D., Invited Address, Implementing Clinical Pathways for Identifying and addressing patient’s supportive care needs, National Cancer Centre of Korea, Seoul, South Korea, November 19, 2015.
10. Bultz, B.D., Psychosocial Distress: Building a Research Agenda to Understand and Improve Clinical Outcomes, National Cancer Institute (NCI-USA) sponsored APOS/IPOS Psychosocial Distress Workshop (Lazenby, M; Cooley, M.E.;Cook, Karon; Ferrer, R.; Palmer, S; Padgett, Lynn; Washington DC, July 2015.
11. Bultz, B.D., Invited Speaker, Communication, assessment and management of distress, the 6^th Vital Sign in cancer patients, Conference Sponsored by: Slovenian Society of Medical Oncology, Slovenian Society of Radiation Oncology, the Slovenian Association of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care and the Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, Ljublijana, Slovenia, June 22, 2015.
12. Bultz, B.D., Invited Lecture, Integrating screening for Distress, the 6^th vital sign into Clinical Practice in Psycho-Oncology, Medicina Psicosomatica,9^th Congress Nazionale, Societa Editrice Universo-Roma, Rome, Italy, June 18, 2015. 
13. Bultz, B.D. & Grassi, L., Invited Workshop, Building and Developing a Psychosocial Oncology Service, Medicina Psicosomatica, 9th Congress Nazionale, Societa Editrice Universo-Roma, Rome, Italy, June 18, 2015.
14. Bultz, B.D., Invited Plenary Speaker, Screening, Assessment, and Management of Distress Among Cancer Patients, International Conference on Cancer Nursing, Vancouver, British Colombia Canada, July 8-11, 2015.
15. Bultz, B.D., Invited guest speaker, Building, Implementing and Evaluate supportive Care Programs, National Cancer Institute, November 2014.
16. Bultz, B.D., Plenary Session, IPOS federation members representing 6 continents to discus IPOS and the future: the IPOS standard in quality cancer care, present status and how to move it forward, International Psycho-Oncology Society, 2014 World Congress, Lisbon, Portugal, October 24, 2014.
17. Bultz, B.D., Plenary Session, The council of past presidents: the 30 year narratives of psycho-oncology as a discipline through the eyes of IPOS, International Psycho-Oncology Society, 2014 World Congress, Lisbon, Portugal, October 24, 2014.
18. Bultz, B.D., Plenary Session, Chair, IPOS Awards Session and Presentations, International Psycho-Oncology Society, 2014 World Congress, Lisbon, Portugal, October 23, 2014.
19. Bultz, B.D., Chair, Presidential Plenary Session, International Psycho-Oncology Society, 2014 World Congress, Lisbon, Portugal, October 22, 2014.
20. Bultz, B.D., Plenary Session, Round Table with different cancer organizations to discuss integration and collaboration ECCO, EAPC, EONS, ACS, ESGO, SIOG, ECPC, & IPOS, International Psycho-Oncology Society, 2014 World Congress, Lisbon, Portugal, October 22, 2014.
21. Bultz, B.D., Opening Address, International Psycho-Oncology Society, 2014 World Congress, Lisbon, Portugal, October 21, 2014.
22. Bultz, B.D., Opening Address, Opening Address from the President of IPOS, The First Joint International Psycho-Oncology Academy of the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS, World health Organization (WHO)) and the 4^th (POSON) National Conference Department of Radiotherapy, University College Hospital, Ibadan Nigeria: May 20, 2014.
23. Bultz, B.D., Invited Guest speaker, the state-of the Psycho-Oncology today: Screening for Distress: Identifying and addressing Patients Supportive Care Needs via Audio, The First Joint International Psycho-Oncology Academy of the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS), World Health Organization (WHO), and the 4^th (POSON) National Conference Department of Radiotherapy, University College Hospital, Ibadan Nigeria, May 20, 2014.
24. Bultz, B.D., Invited Guest Speaker, Screening for Distress: Identifying and Addressing Patients Supportive Care Needs, City of Hope, Los Angeles, California, April 3, 2014.
25. Bultz, B.D., Opening Address, International Psycho-Oncology Society, 2013 World Congress, Rotterdam, Netherlands, November 2013.
26. Bultz, B.D., Invited Guest Speaker, Screening for Distress: Identifying and Addressing Patients Supportive Care Needs, Mount Sinai Medical Centre, New York, NY, October 12, 2013.
27. Bultz, B.D., Invited Guest Speaker, Screening for Distress: Identifying and Addressing patients Supportive Care Needs, City of Hope Los Angeles, California, April 12, 2013.
28. Bultz, B.D., Presidential Plenary, Screening for Distress, the 6^th Vital Sign: From Endorsement to Implementation, International Psychosocial Oncology Society/Clinical Oncology Society of Australia, Brisbane, Australia, November 12, 2012.
29. Bultz, B.D. & Loscalzo, M., Workshop, Building and developing a psychosocial oncology service-one day workshop, International Psycho-oncology Society’s 14^th World Congress and Clinical Oncology Society of Australia, Brisbane, Australia, November 11, 2012.
30. Bultz, B.D., Invited Keynote Speaker, Improving Patient Care by Screening for Distress, the 6th Vital Sign, The Third Meeting of East Asia Psycho-oncology Network (EAPON), Beijing, China, September 5-6, 2012.
31. Bultz, B.D., Invited Keynote Speaker, Screening for Distress, the 6th Vital Sign: From practice to research, to policy, to change in practice, Cancéropôle Île-de-France Workshop, Institute Marie Curie, Paris, France, June 22-23, 2012.

1. Bultz, B.D., Loscalzo, M., Workshop, Building and developing a psychosocial oncology service-one day workshop, International Psycho-oncology Society’s 13^th World Congress, Antalya, Turkey, October 16-20, 2011.
2. Bultz, B.D., Keynote Speaker, Beyond the Cancer: Embracing the Person, Louse Granofsky Psychosocial Oncology Grand Rounds & Open House. Segal Cancer Centre, Jewish General Hospital/McGill University, Montreal, QE, December 1, 2010.
3. Bultz, B.D., Craighead, P., & Sinclair, S., Invited Speaker, The circle of care: Building a community of faith in cancer care, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary, AB, September 23, 2010.
4. Bultz, B.D., Why cancer care should include screening for distress: the sixth vital sign. Canadian Partnership Against Cancer – Fostering Person-centered Care Grand Rounds, Victoria Cancer Centre-British Colombia Cancer Agency, Victoria, BC, January 22, 2010.
5. Bultz, B.D., Special Colloquium, Branding Distress-6^th Vital Sign in Cancer Care: From Practice to Policy, Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital, Royal Newcastle Centre, University of Newcastle, Australia, November 19, 2009.
6. Bultz, B.D., Workshop and Panel Discussion, Implementation and Outreach, OZPOS and PoCoG Psycho-oncology Professional Day, Clinical Oncological Society of Australia 36^th Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, Australia, November 17-19, 2009.
7. Bultz, B.D., Keynote Speaker, Branding Distress-6^th Vital Sign in Cancer Care: From Practice to Policy, Clinical Oncological Society of Australia (COSA) 36^th Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, Australia, November 17-19, 2009.
8. Bultz, B.D., Discussant, The Best of the Best: Supportive Care, Clinical Oncological Society of Australia 36th Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, Australia, November 17-19, 2009.
9. Bultz, B.D., Talk: Running an Effective Psycho-oncology Service, The Tom Baker Cancer Centre Department of Psychosocial Resources Model of Program Delivery, Clinical Oncological Society of Australia 36th Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney Australia, November 17-19, 2009.
10. Bultz, B.D., Talk, Look Before you leap: Awareness, Why Cancer Care Should Include Screening for Distress, Clinical Oncological Society of Australia 36th Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney Australia, November 17-19, 2009.
11. Bultz, B.D., Circle of Care: Building a Bridge between Cancer Care and Communities of Faith, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary, Alberta, September 24, 2009.
12. Groff, S., Carlson, L.E., Maciejewski, O., & Bultz, B.D., Implementing a Screening for Distress Program, Canadian Partnership against Cancer, Cancer Journey Action Group Initiative: Screening for Distress Workshop, Sudbury, ON., May 2009.
13. Bultz, B.D., Workshop, Screening for Distress, the 6^th Vital Sign-Implementing a Screening for Distress, L’Hotel-Dieu de Quebec, Quebec City, December 2008.
14. Bultz, B.D., Keynote Speaker, Distress – the 6^th Vital Sign in Cancer: From Practice to Policy, Grand Rounds, L’Hôtel-Dieu de Québec, Quebec City, QU, December 3, 2008.
15. Groff, Carlson, Maciejewski, & Bultz, B.D., Invited Presentation, Implementing a Screening for Distress Program, Screening for distress workshop, L’Hotel-Dieu de Quebec, Quebec City, QU, December 2008.
16. Groff, Carlson, Maciejewski, & Bultz, B.D., Invited Presentation, Implementing a Screening for Distress Program, Capital Health Queen Elizabeth II Hospital Cancer Care Program, Halifax, NS., November 2008.
17. Bultz, B.D., Workshop, Screening for Distress, the 6^th Vital Sign-Implementing a Screening for Distress, Capital Health Queen Elizabeth II Hospital Cancer Care Program, Halifax, NS, November 2008.
18. Bultz, B.D., Branding Distress – the 6^th Vital Sign in Cancer Care; from Practice to Policy, Multidisciplinary Oncology Grand Rounds, Capital Health Queen Elizabeth II Hospital Cancer Care Program, Halifax, NS, November 27, 2008.
19. Bultz, B.D., Inaugural Address, Distress, The 6^th Vital Sign in Oncology, Portuguese Academy Of Psico-oncologia (APPO), Instituto Portugués de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil, EPE, Lisbon, Portugal, November 2008.
20. Bultz, B.D., Workshop, One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Designing and Constructing Successful Psychosocial Oncology Programs, Portuguese Academy Of Psico-oncologia (APPO), Lisbon, Portugal, November 8, 2008.
21. Bultz, B.D., Public Lecture, Living Well in the Face of Illness, The Beth Tzedec Congregation and Jewish Family Service Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, June 1, 2008.
22. Bultz, B.D., Best Practice Recommendations for Psychosocial and Supportive Care in Cancer, Standardized Distress Screening: Need for national guidelines and standards Guidelines Working Group, Cancer Journey Action Group, Toronto, Ontario, March 18, 2008.
23. Bultz, B.D., Groff, S.L., Carlson, L.E., & Maciejewski, O., Rebalance Focus Action Group. Screening for Distress Workshop: 5th and 6th Vital Signs, Presented the Personal Well-Being Checklist, Co-hosted in Calgary, Alberta, March 6 & 7, 2008.
24. Bultz, B.D., & Loscalzo, M., Workshop, Growing and Developing Psychosocial Oncology Programs, American Psychosocial Oncology Society, Irvine, California, February 2008.
25. Bultz, B.D., The importance of routinely monitoring distress as the 6^th Vital sign in cancer care, Supportive Care Forum – The Patient Experience, Sudbury, Ontario, October 18, 2007.
26. Bultz, B.D., Invited Plenary, Distress: the 6^th Vital Sign in Cancer Care: Understanding the Patient Experience: From Practice to Research to Policy to Change of Practice, 9^th World Congress of Psycho-Oncology, London, England, September 19, 2007.

1. Bultz, B.D., Workshop: Organizing and growing a Psychosocial Oncology Service, 8^th World Congress of Psycho-Oncology, Venice, Italy, 2006.
2. Tang, L., Bultz, B.D., Zhang, Z., & deGroot, J., Cultural Influences on the practice of psycho-oncology in China: Current status and future directions, World Congress of Psychosocial Oncology, Venice, Italy, October, 2006.
3. Bultz, B.D,. Invited Speaker, Emotional distress: The 6^th vital sign of cancer care, Forth Medical Military University, Xian, China, June 30, 2006.
4. Bultz, B.D., Keynote Speaker, Emotional distress: The sixth vital sign in cancer care – from screening to program development, Inaugural Meeting of the Chinese Psycho-Oncology Society, Beijing Cancer Hospital, Beijing, China, June 29, 2006.
5. Bultz, B.D., Invited Speaker, Emotional distress: The 6^th vital sign of cancer care,   Peking University Medical School/Health Sciences, Beijing, China, June 28, 2006.
6. Bultz, B.D., Cutting edge intervention in psycho-social oncology: Internet and Telehealth applications, Southern Alberta Cancer Research Institute Research Day, Calgary, Alberta, May 31, 2006.
7. Bultz, B.D., Screening for Psychosocial Distress: The 6^th Vital Sign, Cancer Care Conference, Edmonton, Alberta, May 2006.
8. Bultz, B.D., Emotional Facts of Cancer…Challenges for the Patient and Family, Canadian Cancer Society, Calgary, Alberta, April 18, 2006.
9. Bultz, B.D., Psychosocial Issues and concerns in melanoma patients during diagnosis, treatment and follow up, Calgary Melanoma Symposium, Calgary, Alberta, January 11, 2006.
10. Bultz, B.D., Keynote Speaker, Symposium on ovarian cancer, National Ovarian Cancer Association, Halifax, Nova Scotia, November 26, 2005.
11. Bultz, B.D., Participant, Access TV’s Series on Aging, October 26, 2005.
12. Bultz, B.D., Invited Speaker, Patient Forum, Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada, Metropolitan Centre, Calgary, Alberta, September 20, 2005.
13. Bultz, B.D., Grand Rounds, Weekend to End Breast Cancer, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, September 7, 2005.
14. Bultz, B.D., Public Talk, Healing of the body and spirit – a new model for treating patients with cancer, Temple Sinai Congregation of Toronto, Toronto, ON., May 5, 2004.
15. Bultz, B.D., Keynote Speaker, 1^st Psychosocial Oncology Forum in Beijing, China, November 2003.
16. Bultz, B.D., Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine, 49^th Annual Meeting, Tucson, Arizona, USA, November 21-24, 2002.
17. Bultz, B.D., Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, June 8, 2002.
18. Bultz, B.D., Visiting Speaker, University of Puget Sound, Washington, USA, April 2002.
19. Bultz, B.D., Invited Editorial, The Next Logical Step, Newsletter of the Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians, 3(2), 2001.
20. Bultz, B.D., Invited Participant, Research imperatives in breast and lung cancer, Terry Fox Research Workshop on Supportive Cancer Care Intervention Studies, Sponsored by the National Cancer Institute of Canada and Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology, Toronto, ON., November 30-December 1, 1993.
21. Bultz, B.D., Invited participant, Terry Fox Workshop on Patient-Health Profession Communication in Cancer sponsored by the Canadian Cancer Society, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB., November 5-6, 1990.

1. Ong’ondi M, Njuguna I, Obulumire R, Munyoro E, Okech V, Ann N, Bultz B.D. (2023) Psychological distress in patients with cancer at the Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research and Practice. 5(2):00, April-June 2023. DOI: 10.1097/OR9.0000000000000099
2. Martopullo C, Oberoi D, Carlson LE, Bultz BD. (2023) A qualitative exploration of the lived experiences and perceived impact of a supportive-expressive group therapy on men living with gastrointestinal cancer. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research and Practice. 5:1, doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/OR9.0000000000000091
3. Bergerot C, Bergerot PG, Molina LN, Lee D, Philip EJ, Bultz BD. (2022) Psycho-Oncology and the Relevance of a Biopsychosocial Screening Program. Oncology. Vol 36, Issue 9, pgs 552-556. September 14, 2022.
4. Russell, B. K., Patton, M., Tromburg, C., Zwicker, H., Guilcher, G. M. T., Bultz, B. D., & Schulte, F. (2022). Psychosocial Risk, Symptom Burden, and Concerns in Families Affected by Childhood Cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer. 30(3): 2283-2292. Doi: 10.1007/s00520-021-06646-3.
5. Forbes C, Bultz BD, Tavener M, Railton C, Kelly B, Rosberger Z, Stukalin I, Lloyd C, Schulte F (2022) The Plus-Ones: Understanding the benefits and burdens faced by heterosexual partners of men diagnosed with testicular cancer. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research and Practice, 4:S1, 44.
6. Watson, L., Link, C., Qi, S., DeIure, A., Russell, K, B., Schulte, F., Forbes, C., Silvius, J., Kelly, B., & Bultz, B, D. (2022). Symptom Burden and Complexity in the Last 12 Months of Life among Cancer Patients Choosing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) in Alberta, Canada. Current Oncology, 29(3), 1605–1618. MDPI AG. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/curroncol29030135
7. Bultz, B. D., Watson, L., Loscalzo, M., Kelly, B., & Zabora, J. (2021). From foundation to inspiration: Implementing screening for distress (6th vital sign) for optimal cancer care – international leadership perspectives on program development. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research and Practice, 3(2), p e051 doi: 10.1097/OR9.0000000000000051
8. Bultz, B.D., & Watson, L. (2021). Lessons learned about virtual cancer care and distress screening in the time of COVID-19. Supportive Care in Cancer, 29, 7535–7540 . https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-021-06322-6
9. Oberoi, D., Martopullo, C., Bultz, B.D., & Carlson, L.E. (2021). The effectiveness of a men-only supportive expressive therapy group intervention for psychosocial health outcomes in gastrointestinal cancer patients: A 6-month longitudinal study. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 19(1), 47. doi: 10.1186/s12955-021-01687-y
10. Bultz, B. D., & Walker, L. M. (2020). Integration of Psychosocial Oncology Services into Urological Practice: Pro: The Psycho-Oncologist—A Critical Role in a Cancer Center Survivorship Program. European Urology Focus, 6(6), 1142-1144. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euf.2020.08.005
11. Martopullo, C., Oberoi, D., Levin, G., Qureshi, M., Morgan-Maver, E., Korzeniewski, O., Pelletier, G., Carlson, L.E., & Bultz, B.D. (2020). “In the same boat” – a mixed-methods exploration of reasons why male gastrointestinal cancer patients joined a professionally led men-only cancer support group. Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 14(3), 261-272. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11764-019-00838-x
12. Fradgley, E.A., Bultz, B.D., Kelly, B.J., Loscalzo, M.J., Grassi, L., & Sitaram, B. (2019). Progress toward integrating Distress as the Sixth Vital Sign: a global snapshot of triumphs and tribulations in precision supportive care. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research and Practice 1(1), e2. doi: 10.1097/OR9.0000000000000002
13. Deleemans, J.M., Mothersill, K., Bultz, B.D., & Schulte, F. (2019). Ethical considerations in screening head and neck cancer patients for psychosocial distress. Supportive Care in Cancer, 1-8. doi: 10.1007/s00520-019-04860-8
14. Feldstain, A., Bultz, B., de Groot, J., Abdul-Razzak, A., Herx, L., Galloway, L., … Sinnarajah, A. (2018). Outcomes from a Patient-Centered, Interprofessional, Palliative Consult Team in Oncology. Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. doi: 10.6004/jnccn.2018.7014
15. Groff, S., Holroyd-Leduc, J., White, D., & Bultz, B. D. (2018). Examining the sustainability of Screening for Distress, the sixth vital sign, in two outpatient oncology clinics: A mixed-methods study. Psycho-Oncology, 27(1), 141-147. doi: 10.1002/pon.4388
16. Bultz, B. D. (2017). Lessons learned from the science of caring: Extending the reach of psychosocial oncology: The International Psycho-Oncology Society 2016 Sutherland Award Lecture (Invited Commentary). Psycho-Oncology, 26(6), 721-723. doi: 10.1002/pon.4398
17. Carlson, L.E., Rouleau, C.R.*, Speca, M., Robinson, J. Bultz, B.D. Brief supportive-expressive group therapy for partners of men with early stage prostate cancer: lessons learned from a negative randomized controlled trial. Supportive Care in Cancer. 2017 Apr;25(4):1035-1041. Doi: 10.1007/s00520-016-3551-1
18. Schorr, M., Carlson, L. E., Lau, H. Y., Zhong, L., Bultz, B. D., Waller, A., Groff, S. L., & Hao, D. (2017). Distress levels in patients with oropharyngeal vs. non-oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck over 1 year after diagnosis: a retrospective cohort study. Supportive Care in Cancer, 25(10): 3225-3233. doi: 10.1007/s00520-017-3733-5
19. Travado, L., Bultz, B. D., Ullrich, A., Asuzu, C. C., Turner, J., Grassi, L., & Jacobsen, P. (2017). 2016 President's Plenary International Psycho-Oncology Society: challenges and opportunities for growing and developing psychosocial oncology programmes worldwide. Psycho-Oncology, 26(9), 1231-1238. doi: 10.1002/pon.4471

1. Grassi, L., Fujisawa, D., Odyio, P., Asuzu, C., Ashley, L., Bultz, B.D., & Travado, L. (on behalf of the IPOS Federation of Psycho-Oncology Societies’ co-authors). (2016). Disparities in psychosocial cancer care: A report from the International Federation of Psycho-Oncology Societies: Psychosocial Cancer Care. Psycho-Oncology, 25; July 2016. doi: 10.1002/pon.4228.   
2. Bultz, B.D. (2016). (Editorial). Cancer Care and the Role of Psychosocial Oncology: Where are We and Where are We Going? Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing. 2016;Vol.3, Number 2:118-120.
3. Bultz, B.D. (2016). (Editorial). Patient care and outcomes: Why cancer care should screen for distress, the 6^th Vital Sign. Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing. 2016;3;21-4.
4. Bultz, B.D., Travado,L., Jacobsen, P., Turner, J., Borras, J., Ullrich, A.W.H. (2015). 2014 President’s Plenary International Psycho-Oncology Society: Moving Toward Cancer Care for the Whole Patient. Psycho-Oncology. doi: 10.1002/pon.3844.
5. Capozzi, L.C., Boldt, K.R., Easaw, J., Bultz, B.D., Culos-Reed, S.N. (2015). Evaluating a 12-week exercise program for brain cancer patients. Psycho-Oncology. Epub ahead of print. doi: 10.1002/pon.3842
6. Watson, L., Groff, S., Tamagawa, R., Looyis, J., Farkas, S., Schaitel, B., Williams, A., Faris, P., & Bultz. B.D. (2015). Evaluating the impact of provincial implementation of screening for distress on quality of life, symptom reports, and psychosocial well-being in patients with cancer. Journal of the National Comprehensive Care Network. Feb 16;14(2);1-11b.
7. Capozzi, L.C., Boldt, K.R., Lau, H., Shirt, L., Bultz, B.D., & Culos-Reed, S.N. (2015). A clinic-supported group exercise program for head and neck cancer survivors: managing cancer and treatment side effects to improve quality of life. Support Cancer Care. 2015 Spri;23(4):1001-7. doi: 10.1007/s00520-014-2436-4.
8. Valentini, V., Abrahamsson, P.A, Aranda, S., Astier, A., Audisio, R., Boniol, M., Bonomo, L., Brunelli, Bultz, B.D., Chiti, A., Eriksen, J., Goh, V., Gospodarowicz, M., Grassi, L., Kelly, J., Kortmann, R.D., Kutluk, T., Plate, A., Poston, G., Saarto, T., Soffietti, R., Torrensin, A., Van Harten, W., Verzijlbergen, J., von Kalle, C., & Poortmans, P. (2014). Still a Long Way to go to Achieve Multidisciplinarity for the Benefit of the Patients: Commentary on the ESMO Position Paper. Annals of Oncology 2014 Sep;25(9):1863-5. doi: 10.1093/annonc/mdu245. Epub 2014 Jul 10.
9. Bultz, B.D., Cummings, G.G., Grassi, L., Travado, L., Hockstra-Weebers, J., & Watson, M. (2014). 2013 President’s Plenary International Psycho-Oncology Society: Embracing the IPOS Standards as a Means of Enhancing Comprehensive Cancer Care. Psycho-Oncology. 2014 Sep;23(9):1073-8. doi: 10.1002/pon.3618. Epub 2014 Jun 21.
10. Thomas, B., Waller, A., Malhi, R., Fung, T., Carlson, L.E., Groff, S.L., & Bultz, B.D. (2014). A Longitudinal Analysis of Symptom Clusters in Cancer Patients and Their Sociodemographic Predictors. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2014 Mar;47(3):566-78.
11. Bultz, B.D., Waller, A., Cullum, J., Jones, P., Halland, J., Groff, S.L., Leckie, C., Shirt, L., Blanchard, S., Lau, H., Easaw, J., Fassbender, K. & Carlson, L.E. (2013). Implementing Routine Screening for Distress, the Sixth Vital Sign, for Patients with Head and Neck and Neurologic Cancers. J Natl Compr Canc Netw 2013, 11:1249-1261.
12. Enns, A., Waller, A., Groff, S.L., Bultz, B.D., Fung, T., & Carlson, L.E. (2013). Risk Factors for Continuous Distress over a 12-Month Period in Newly Diagnosed Cancer Outpatients. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 31:489–506, 2013.
13. Waller, A., Williams, A.D., Groff, S.L., Carlson, L.E. & Bultz, B.D. (2013). Screening for Distress, the 6th Vital Sign: Examining self-referral in people with cancer over a one year period. Psychooncology. 2013 Feb;22(2):388-95. DOI: 10.1002/pon.2102
14. Hack, T., Cummings, G., Green, E., Bultz, B.D., Fitzgerald, B., McLeod, D., & Bottorff, J. (2013). Organizations collaborate to speed implementation on a global scale.  Psychosocial care in Oncology. Oncology Exchange 2013 Aug 3 (12): 10-12.
15. Carlson, L.E., Waller, A., Groff, S.L., & Bultz, B.D. (2013). Reply to Dekker et al: Comment on ‘Online screening for distress, the 6th vital sign, in newly diagnosed oncology outpatients: randomised controlled trial of computerised vs personalised triage’ – Psychological distress in patients with cancer: is screening the effective solution? British Journal of Cancer, 108, 2631–2632, 2013.
16. Bultz, B.D. & Carlson, L.E. (2013). Editorial on: Effects of screening for psychological distress on patient outcomes in cancer: A systematic review. Journal of Psychosomatic Research (April epub ahead of print) http//dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2013.04.002.
17. Carlson, L.E, Waller, A., Groff, S.L., Zhong, L, & Bultz, B.D. (2013). Reply: benefits of screening cancer patients for distress still not demonstrated. Br J Cancer. 108(3):738-9. doi: 10.1038/bjc.2013.17. Epub 2013 Jan 31.
18. Carlson, L.E., Waller, A., Groff, S.L., Giese-Davis, J., & Bultz, B.D. (2013). What goes up doesn’t always come down: Patterns of distress, physical and psychosocial morbidity in people with cancer over a one year period. Psycho-oncology 2013; 22: 168-176. doi: 10.1002/pon.2068.
19. Giese-Davis, J., Waller, A., Carlson, L.E., Groff, S., Zhong, L., Neri, E., Bachor, S. Adamyk-Simpson, J., Rancourt, K., Dunlop, B., & Bultz, B.D. (2012). Screening for distress, the 6^th vital sigh: common problems in cancer outpatients over one year in usual care: associations with marital status, sex, and age. BMC Cancer 2012 12:441.
20. Breitbart, W., Bultz, B.D., Dunn, L., Grassi, L., Watson, M. (2012). Editorial: 2012 President’s Plenary International Psycho-Oncology Society: future directions in psycho-oncology. Psycho-Oncology. Oncology Exchange 2013 (22):1439-43; DOI: 10.100/pon. 3332.
21. Carlson, L.E., Waller, A., Groff, S.L., Zhong, L., & Bultz, B.D. (2012). Online screening for distress, the 6th vital sign, in newly diagnosed oncology outpatients: randomised controlled trial of computerized vs personalized triage. Br J Cancer. Aug 7;107(4):617-25. doi: 10.1038/bjc.2012.309.
22. Giese-Davis, J., Waller, A,, Carlson, L.E., Groff, S.L., Zhong, L., Neri, E., Bachor, S., Adamyk-Simpson, J., Rancourt, K., Dunlop, B., & Bultz, B.D. (2012). Screening for Distress, the 6th Vital Sign: Common Problems in Cancer Outpatients Over One Year in Usual Care: Associations with Marital Status, Sex, and Age. BMC Cancer. Oct 2;12:441. doi: 10.1186/1471-2407-12-441.
23. Howell, D., Bultz, B.D., Fitch, M., Groff, S., Williams, A., & Cleghorn, L. (2012). Ensuring a high-quality of response to Screening for Distress data Systematic knowledge translation is needed to improve patient experience. Oncology Exchange 2012, 11(3): 35-41.
24. Waller, A., Groff, S.L., Hagen, N., Bultz, B.D., & Carlson, L.E. (2012). Characterizing Distress, the 6th Vital Sign, in an Oncology Pain Clinic. Current Oncology. 2012 Apr;19 (2):e53-9.
25. Waller A., Garland, S., & Bultz, B.D. (2012). Using Screening for Distress, the 6^th Vital Sign to Advance Patient Care with Assessment and Targeted Interventions. Supportive Care in Cancer, Volume 20, Number 9 (2012), 2241-2246.
26. Carlson, L.E., Waller, A., Groff, S.L., & Bultz, B.D. (2012). Screening for Distress, the 6th Vital Sign, in Lung Cancer Patients: Effects on pain, fatigue and common problems - secondary outcomes of a randomized controlled trial. Psycho-Oncology. 2012 Nov 12. doi: 10.1002/pon.3223.

1. Rosberger, Z., Achille, M., Bultz, B.D., Thomas, B., Rajan, R., Payne, A., & Chan, P. (2011). Reproductive and psychosocial health profile of young men diagnosed with testicular cancer; Hodgkin’s & Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma awaiting chemotherapy: A comparison with community and infertility groups. Psycho-Oncology 20 S1 P2-154; p280.
2. Bultz, B.D., & Johansen, C. (2011). Editorial: Screening for Distress, the 6th Vital Sign: Where are we, and where are we going? Psycho-Oncology; Special Edition 20(6), 569-571 June 2011.
3. Bultz, B.D., Groff, S., Williams, A., & Fitch, M. (2011). Screening for Distress, the 6^th Vital Sign: A Canadian Strategy for Influencing the Agenda for Person-Centered Cancer Care. Psycho-Oncology 20 S1 P2-79; p239.
4. Bultz, B.D., Groff, S.L., Fitch, M., Blais, M.C., Howes, J., Levy, K., & Mayer, C. (2011). Implementing screening for distress, the 6th vital sign: a Canadian strategy for changing practice. Psycho-Oncology, 20(5), 463-469.
5. Hack, T.F., Ruether, J.D., Pickles, T., Bultz, B.D., Chateau, D., & Degner, L.F. (2012). Behind closed doors II: Systematic analysis of prostate cancer patients’ primary treatment consultations with radiation oncologists and predictors of satisfaction with communication. Psycho-Oncology, 21, 809-817. doi:10.1002/pon.1984.
6. Bultz, B.D., Groff, S.L., Fitch, M., Blais, M.C., Howes, J., Levy, K., & Mayer, C. (2011). Implementing Screening for Distress, the 6th Vital Sign: A Canadian Strategy for Changing Practice. Psycho-Oncology, 20(5), 463-469.
7. Carlson, L.E., Groff, S., Waller, A., & Bultz, B.D. (2011). Reply to S. Palmer et al. clinical trial did demonstrate benefits for screening cancer patients for distress. Journal of Clinical Oncology. April, 29(10), e279-e280.
8. Watson, M., & Bultz, B.D. (2010). Distress, the 6th vital sign in cancer care. Caring for patients’ emotional needs: what does this mean and what helps? Psycho-oncologie 4, 159-163.
9. Carlson, L.E., Groff, S., Maciejewski, O., & Bultz, B.D. (2010). Online distress screening for newly diagnosed lung and breast cancer outpatients: Randomized controlled trial comparing minimal screening, full screening and full screening plus triage. Journal of Clinical Oncology 28(33), 4884-4891.
10. Hack, T.F., Pickles, T., Ruether, J.D., Weir, L., Bultz, B.D., & Degner, L.F. (2010). Behind closed doors: Systematic analysis of breast cancer consultation communication and predictors of satisfaction with communication. Psycho-Oncology 19, 626-636.
11. Hack, T.F., Pickles, T., Ruether, J.D., Weir, L., Bultz, B.D., Mackey, J., & Degner, L.F. (2010). Predictors of distress and quality of life in patients undergoing cancer therapy: Impact of treatment type and decisional role. Psycho-Oncology 19, 606-616.
12. Fitch, M., & Bultz, B.D. (2009). Supportive care: Symptom patterns in patients with advanced cancer. Annual Meeting of the Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer and Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncologists Meetings. Parkhurst, publisher of Oncology Exchange. 8(4), 11-18.
13. Thomas, B.C., Carlson, L.E., & Bultz, B.D. (2009). Cancer Patient Ethnicity and Associations with Emotional Distress—the 6th Vital Sign: A New Look at Defining Patient Ethnicity in a Multicultural Context. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health. 11(4), 237-248.
14. Tang, L., deGroot, J., & Bultz, B.D. (2009). Psychosocial oncology in China – challenges and opportunities. Chinese-German Journal of Clinical Oncology 8(3), 123-128.
15. Bultz, B.D., & Groff, S.L. (2009). Screening for distress, the 6^th Vital Sign in Oncology: From theory to practice. Oncology Exchange 8(1), 8.
16. Bultz, B.D., (2009). If you build it, they will come: The role of psychosocial services in cancer care, the Tom Baker Cancer Centre experience. Symposium 18(4),4-8.
17. Bultz, B.D., (2008). Supportive care: the 6^th vital sign in cancer care: Why screening for distress is changing practice. The Report Card of Cancer in Canada. Cancer Advocacy Coalition of Canada 11(Winter 2008-09), 49.
18. Thomas BC, & Bultz B.D.(2008). Psychosocial oncology for older adults in the primary care physician’s office. Geriatrics and Aging 11(9), 502-505.
19. Carlson, L.E., & Bultz, B.D. (2008). Mind-body interventions in oncology. Current Treatment Options Oncology, June 9(2-3),127-34.
20. Thomas, B.C. & Bultz, B.D. (2008). The future in psychosocial oncology: screening for emotional distress – the sixth vital sign. (Invited Manuscript). Future Oncology, 4(6), 779-784. doi: 10.2217/14796694.4.6.779.
21. Holland, J.C., & Bultz, B.D. (2007). The NCCN Guideline for Distress Management: Case for making distress the 6^th vital sign. Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network 5(1).
22. Bultz, B.D., Thomas, B.C., Stewart, D.A., & Carlson, L.E. (2007). Distress–the Sixth Vital Sign in Cancer Care: Implications for Treating Older Adults Undergoing Chemotherapy. Geriatrics and Aging, 10(10), 647-653.
23. Hack, T.F., Pickles, T., Bultz, B.D., Dean Ruether, J., & Degner, L.F. (2007). Impact of providing audiotapes of primary treatment consultations to men with prostate cancer: a multi-site, randomized, controlled trial. Psycho-oncology, 16, 543-552.
24. Hack, T.F., Whelan, T., Olivotto, I.A., Weir, L., Bultz, B.D., Magwood, B., Ashbury, F., & Brady, J. (2007). Standardized audiotape versus recorded consultation to enhance informed consent to a clinical trial in breast oncology. Psycho-oncology 16:371-376.

1. Bultz, B.D. & Carlson, L.E. (2006). (Editorial). Emotional distress: the sixth vital sign: Future directions in cancer care. Psycho-oncology 15:93-96.
2. Achille, M.A., Rosberger, Z., Robitaille, R., Lebel, S., Gouin, J.P., Bultz, B.D., & Chan, P.T. (2006). Facilitators and obstacles to sperm banking in young men receiving gonadotoxic chemotherapy for cancer: the perspective of survivors and health care professionals. Hum Reprod. Dec; 21(12) 3206-16.
3. Bultz, B.D. & Holland, J.C. (2006). Emotional Distress in patients with cancer: The sixth vital sign. Community Oncology 3(5):311-314.
4. Bultz, B.D. (2005). Invited Paper. Milestones of psychosocial oncology in Canada: Reflections and directions for the future. Italian Journal of Psycho-oncology (Giornale Italiano di Psico-Oncologia) 1: Epub. http://www.pol-it.org/italpsico-oncologia/indexeng.htm
5. Butler, L., Degner, L.F., Baile, W., The SCRN Communication Team (Hack, T., Brundage, M., Bultz, B.D., Carlson, L., Davison, J., Feldman-Stewart, D., Parker, P., Tishelman, C., & Thorne, S.), & Landry, M. (2005). Developing communication competency in the context of cancer: A critical interpretive analysis of provider training programs. Psycho-oncology 14:861-872.
6. Carlson, L.E., Feldman-Stewart, D., Tishelman, C., Brundage, M., & The SCRN Communication Team. (Hack, T., Degner, L., Baile, W., Bultz, B.D., Butler, L., Davison, J., Parker, P., and Thorne, S.).  (2005). Patient-professional communication research in cancer: An integrative review of research methods in the context of a conceptual framework. Psycho-oncology 14:812-828.
7. Feldman-Stewart, D., Brundage, M.D., Tishelman, C., & The SCRN Communication Team. (Hack, T., Degner, L., Baile, W., Bultz, B.D., Butler, L., Carlson, L., Davison, J., Parker, P., & Thorne, S.). (2005). A conceptual framework for patient-professional communication: An application to the cancer context. Psycho-oncology 14:801-809.
8. Hack, T.F., Degner, L.F., Parker, P.A., & the SCRN Communication Team. (Baile, W., Brundage, M., Bultz, B.D., Butler, L., Carlson, L., Davison, J., Feldman-Stewart, D., Thorne, S., & Tishelman, C.). (2005). The communication goals and needs of cancer patients: A review. Psycho-oncology 14:831-845.
9. Parker, P.A., Davison, B.J., Tishelman, C., Brundage, M.D., & The SCRN Communication Team. (Hack, T., Degner, L., Baile, W., Bultz, B.D., Butler, L., Carlson, L., Feldman-Stewart, D. & Thorne, S.). (2005). What do we know about facilitating patient communication in the cancer care setting? Psycho-oncology 14:848-858.
10. Thorne, S.E., Bultz, B.D., Baile, W.F, & the SCRN Communication Team. (Hack, T., Degner, M., Brundage, M., Butler, L., Carlson, L., Davison, J., Feldman-Stewart, D., Parker, P., & Tishelman, C.). (2005). Is there a cost to poor communication in cancer care? A critical review of the literature. Psycho-oncology 14:875-884.
11. McMurtry, R. & Bultz, B.D. (2005). Public policy, human consequences: The gap between biomedicine and psychosocial reality. Psycho-oncology 14:697-703.
12. Bultz, B.D. & Carlson, L.E. (2005). Emotional Distress: the sixth vital sign in cancer care. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 23(26), 6440-6441.
13. Carlson, L.E., Bultz, B.D., & Morris, D.G. (2005). Individualized quality of life, standardized quality of life, and distress in patients undergoing a Phase I trial of the novel therapeutic Reolysin (reovirus). Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 3:7, 1-11. On-line at http://www.hqlo.com/content/3/1/7
14. Carlson, L.E. & Bultz, B.D. (2004). Efficacy and medical cost offset of psychosocial interventions in cancer care: Making the case for economic analyses. Psycho-oncology 13:837-849.
15. Bultz, B.D., Thorne, S., & Fitch, M.I. (2004). Who owns emotional care of the cancer patient? Untangling the conceptual confusion. Oncology Exchange 3(2):32-35.
16. Carlson, L.E., Angen, M., Cullum, J., Goodey, E., Koopmans, J., Lamont, L., MacRae, J.H., Martin, M., Pelletier, G., Robinson, J., Simpson, J.S.A., Speca, M., Tillotson, L., & Bultz, B.D. (2004). High levels of untreated distress and fatigue in cancer patients. Br J Cancer 90:2297-2304.
17. Hack, T.F., Pickles, T., Bultz, B.D., Ruether, J.D., Weir, L.M., Degner, L.F., & Mackey, J.R. (2003). Impact of providing audiotapes of primary adjuvant treatment consultations to women with breast cancer: A multisite, randomized, controlled trial. J Clin Onc 21:4138-4144.
18. Carlson, L.E. & Bultz, B.D. (2003). Cancer distress screening: Needs, models, and methods. J Psychosom Res 55(5):403-409.
19. Carlson, L.E. & Bultz, B.D. (2003). Benefits of psychosocial oncology care: improved quality of life and medical cost offset. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes (on-line publication) 1(8): 1-9 www.hqlo.com/content/1/1/8
20. Otfinowski, P., Christian, S.M., Mackenzie, W.D., Handman, M., & Bultz, B.D. (2003). Psychosocial oncology care, beyond the tertiary cancer centre. Can J Rural Med 8: 107-111.
21. Carlson, L.E. & Bultz, B.D. (2002). Efficacy vs. cost of psychosocial: An evidence-based call for action. Oncology Exchange 1(2):34-39, 49-51.

1. Bultz, B.D. & Speca, M. (2001). Comment on: The EUSOMA position paper on the requirements of a specialist breast unit Eur J Cancer, 36,228-2293. Eur J Cancer 37:1579.
2. Carlson, L.E., Ottenbreit, N., St. Pierre, M., and Bultz, B.D. (2001) Partner understanding of the breast and prostate cancer experience. Cancer Nursing 24(3):231-239.
3. Elwood, A.L., Carlson, L.E., & Bultz, B.D. (2001). Empirically supported treatments: Will this movement in the field of psychology impact the practice of psychosocial oncology? Psycho-oncology 10(3):199-205.
4. Carlson, L.E., Taenzer, P., Koopmans, J., & Bultz, B.D. (2000). Eight-year follow-up of a community-based large group behavioral smoking cessation intervention. Addictive Behaviors 25(5):725-741.
5. Bultz, B.D., Speca, M., Brasher, P.M., Geggie, P.H.S., & Page, S.A. (2000). A randomized controlled trial of a brief psychoeducational support group for partners of early stage breast cancer patients. Psycho-oncology 9:303-313.
6. Taenzer, P., Bultz, B.D., Carlson, L.E., Speca, M., DeGagne, T., Olson, K., Doll, R., & Rosberger, Z. (2000). Impact of computerized quality of life screening on physician behaviour and patient satisfaction in lung cancer outpatients. Psycho-oncology 9(3):203-213.
7. Carlson, L.E., Bultz, B.D., Speca, M., & St. Pierre, M. (2000). Partners of Cancer Patients: Part II. Current psychosocial interventions and suggestion for improvement. J Psychosoc Onc 18(3): 33-45.
8. Carlson, L.E., Bultz, B.D., Speca, M., & St. Pierre, M. (2000). Partners of Cancer Patients: Part I. Impact, adjustment, and coping across the illness trajectory. J Psychosoc Onc 18(2): 39-65.
9. Hack, T.F., Pickles, T., Bultz, B.D., Degner, L.F., Katz, A., & Davison, B.J. (1999). Feasibility of an audiotape intervention for patients: A multi-centered, randomized controlled, pilot study. J Psychosocial Oncology 17:1-15.
10. Hack, T.F., Pickles, T., Bultz, B.D., Degner, L.F., Katz, A., & Davison, J. (1998). Providing audiotapes of primary treatment consultation to breast and prostate patients: a tri-province, randomized control trial. J Psychosocial Oncology 7.
11. Cohen, S.R., Bultz, B.D., Clarke, J., Kuhl, D.R., Poulson, M.J., Baldwin, M.K., & Mount, B.M. (1997). Well-being at the end of life: Part 1. A research agenda for psychosocial and spiritual aspects of care from the patient's perspective. Cancer Prevent Control 1:334-42.
12. Jason, G.W., Pajurkova E.M., Taenzer, P.A., & Bultz, B.D. (1997). Acute effects on neuropsychological function and quality of life by high-dose multiple daily fractionated radiotherapy for malignant astrocytomas: Assessing the tolerability of a new radiotherapy regimen. Psycho-oncology 6: 151-57.
13. Taenzer, P.A., Speca, M., Atkinson, M.J., Bultz, B.D., Page, S., Harasym, P., & Davis, J.L. (1997). Computerized quality-of-life screening in an oncology clinic. Cancer Practice 5:168-75.
14. Russell, M.L., Preshaw, R.M., Brant, R.F., Bultz, B.D., & Page, S.A. (1996). Disease-specific quality of life: the gallstone impact checklist. Clinical Invest Med 19:453-60.
15. Dunphy, B., Taenzer, P., Bultz, B., Ingleson, B., Harman, D., & Dodd, C. (1994). A comparison of pain experienced during hysterosalpingography and in-office falloposcopy. Fertility Sterility 62:67-60.
16. Pettifor, J.L., Bultz, B.D., Samuels, M., Griffin, J.R., & Lucki, G. (1992). Maintaining competency: self-monitoring for educational needs. The Independent Practitioner 12.

1. Young, B.J., Bultz, B.D., Russell, J.A., & Trew, M.S. (1991). Compliance with follow-up of patients treated for non-seminomatous testicular cancer. Br J Cancer 64:606-608.
2. Pettifor, J.L., Bultz, B.D., Samuels, M., Griffin, R., Lucki, G., Browne, J., Lipinski, T., & Enzie, S. (1990). A report on a model for practice enhancement based on consultations with chartered psychologists. Alberta Psych.
3. Pettifor, J.L., Bultz, B.D., Samuels, M., Griffin, R., Enzle, S., & Lucki, G. (1990). Guidelines for the practice of psychology: an annotated bibliography. Alberta Psych (Suppl) 19: 14.
4. Bultz, B.D., Scott, J., & Taenzer, P.A. (1988). Successful Smoking Cessation. Canadian Nurse. 84:18-20.
5. Stam, H.J., Bultz, B.D., & Pittman, C.A. (1986). Psychosocial problems and interventions in a referred sample of cancer patients. Psychosomatic Medicine 48:539-548.
6. Gotay, C.C. & Bultz, B.D. (1986). Patient decision-making inside and outside the cancer care system. J Psychosocial Oncology 4:105-114.
7. Stam, H.J. & Bultz, B.D. (1986). The treatment of severe insomnia in a cancer patient. J Behavioural Therapy & Exp Psychiatry 17:33-37.

1. Bultz, B.D., Loscalzo, M., Mitchell, A., & Holland, J. (2021). Distress, the sixth vital sign: A catalyst for standardizing psychosocial care globally. In Breitbart, W.S., Butow, P.N., Jacobsen, P.B., Lam, W., Lazenby, M., & Loscalzo, M.J. (Eds.), Psycho-Oncology, 4th Ed. (p. 99). Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK.
2. Loscalzo, M., Clark, K., Bultz, B.D., & Kotwal, J. (2021). Integrating interdisciplinary supportive care programs: Transforming the culture of cancer care. In Breitbart, W.S., Butow, P.N., Jacobsen, P.B., Lam, W., Lazenby, M., & Loscalzo, M.J. (Eds.), Psycho-Oncology, 4th Ed. (p. 96). Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK.
3. Travado, L., Turner, J., Rowland, J., Bultz, B.D., & Jacobsen, P. (2020). Improving Care While Considering Resources: Ideas for Developing a Breast Cancer Service Wherever You Live (Chapter 20). In Verhoeven, D. (Belgium), Kaufman, C. (US), Mansel, R. (UK), & Siesling, S. (The Netherlands) (Eds). Breast Cancer Global Quality Care. Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK.
4. Bultz, B.D., Jacobsen, P.B., & Loscalzo, M. (2017). Screening for distress: A communication tool that highlights patient concerns and facilitates psychosocial programme development. In Kissane, D., Bultz, B.D., Butow, P., Bylund, C.L., Noble, S., & Wilkinson, S. (Eds). Handbook of Communication in Cancer and Palliative Care. Oxford University Press 2nd Edition (OUP), New York, NY.
5. Carlson, L.E., Giese-Davis, J., & Bultz, B.D. (2017). Communication about coping as a survivor. In Kissane, D., Bultz, B.D., Butow, P., Bylund, C.L., Noble, S., & Wilkinson, S. (Eds). Handbook of Communication in Cancer and Palliative Care. Oxford University Press 2nd Edition (OUP), New York, NY.
6. Rosberger, Z., Aubin, S., Bultz, B.D., & Chan, P. (2017). Communication and Cancer-Related Infertility. In Kissane, D., Bultz, B.D., Butow, P., Bylund, C.L., Noble, S., & Wilkinson, S. (Eds). Handbook of Communication in Cancer and Palliative Care. Oxford University Press 2nd Edition (OUP), New York, NY.
7. Thomas, B.C. & Malhi, R. (2017). Challenges in Communicating with Ethnically Diverse Populations: The Role of Health Literacy. Chapter 42. In Kissane, D., Bultz, B.D., Butow, P., Bylund, C.L., Noble, S., & Wilkinson, S. (Eds). Handbook of Communication in Cancer and Palliative Care. Oxford University Press 2nd Edition (OUP), New York, NY.
8. Loscalzo, M, Bultz, B.D., Clark, K., & Jacobsen, P., (2015). Building Supportive Care Programs in a Time of Great Opportunity. Psycho-Oncology, 3rd Edition Oxford University Press. (Edited by Jimmie Holland, William Breitbart, Phyllis Butow, Paul Jacobsen, Matthew Loscalzo, and Ruth McCorkle).
9. Dunn, J., Bultz, B.D., & Watson, M. (2015). Emerging International Directions for Psychosocial Care. Psycho-Oncology, 3rd Edition Oxford University Press. (Edited by Jimmie Holland, William Breitbart, Phyllis Butow, Paul Jacobsen, Matthew Loscalzo, and Ruth McCorkle).
10. Bultz, B.D, Loscalzo, M., & Holland, J.C. (2015). Distress as the 6th Vital Sign, an Emerging International Symbol for Improving Psychosocial Care. Psycho-Oncology, 3rd Edition  Oxford University Press Edited by Jimmie Holland, William Breitbart, Phyllis Butow, Paul Jacobsen, Matthew Loscalzo, and Ruth McCorkle).
11. Mitchell, A., & Bultz, B.D. (2014). Psychological Assessment in Psychopharmacology. In Grassi, L., Riba, M. Psychopharmacology in Oncology and Palliative Care-A Practical Manual. Springer.
12. Bultz, B.D., Loscalzo, M.J., & Groff, S. (2015). Screening for Distress, as the Sixth Vital: Development and Implementation of a National Program. In Christ. G., Messner, C., Behar, L. (Eds.) Handbook of Oncology Social Work, Oxford University Press.
13. Loscalzo, M.J., Clark, K., & Bultz, B.D. (2015). Social Work Leadership in Supportive Care Programs: An Integrated Interdisciplinary Staff Leadship Model of Pateint-Centered Care. In Christ, G., Messner, C., & Behar, L. (Eds.) Handbook of Oncology Social Work, Oxford University Press.
14. Clark, K., Loscalzo, M., & Bultz, B.D. (2013). Successful Implementation of Touch Screen Biopsychosocial Screening and Social Workers May Benefit. In Christ. G., Messner, C., Behar, L. (Eds.) Handbook of Oncology Social Work, Oxford University Press.
15. Bultz, B.D., Loscalzo, M.J., Clark, K.L. (2012). Screening for Distress, the 6th Vital Sign, as the Connective Tissue of Health Care Systems: A Roadmap to Integrated Interdisciplinary Person-centred Care. In Grassi, L., Riba, M. (Eds.) Clinical Psycho-Oncology: An International Perspective. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2012. pp.83-96.
16. Bultz, B.D., & Berman, N.J. (2010). Branding Distress - as the 6th Vital Sign; Policy Implications. In Holland, J., Breitbart, W.S., Jacobsen, P.B., Lederberg, M.S., Loscalzo, M.J., & McCorkle, R. (Eds.) Psycho-Oncology (2^nd Edition). Oxford University Press (OUP). New York, NY. pp.663-665.
17. Loscalzo, M., Bultz, B.D., & Jacobsen, P. (2010). Building Psychosocial Programs: A Roadmap to Excellence. In Holland J., Breitbart, W.S., Jacobsen, P.B., Lederberg, M.S., Loscalzo, M.J., McCorkle, R. (Eds.) Psycho-Oncology (2nd Edition). Oxford University Press (OUP). New York, NY. pp.569-574.
18. Thomas, B.C., Lounsberry, J., & Carlson, L.E. (2010). Challenges in Communicating with Ethnically Diverse Populations. In Kissane D, Bultz B.D., Butow P, and Finlay I (Eds.) Handbook of Communication in Cancer and Palliative Care. Oxford University Press (OUP), New York, NY. Ch.32.
19. Carlson, L.E. & Bultz, B.D. (2010). Communication about coping as a survivor. In Kissane, D., Bultz, B., Butow, P. and Finlay, I. (Eds.) Oxford Handbook of Communication in Cancer and Palliative Care. Oxford University Press, New York, NY. pp. 177-190.
20. Rosberger, Z., Carter, J., Achille, M., Ford, J., Bultz, B.D., & Chan, P. (2010). Communicating About Infertility Risks. Kissane, D., Bultz, B., Butow, P. and Finlay, I. (Eds.) Handbook of Communication in Cancer and Palliative Care. Oxford University Press (OUP), New York, NY. pp 399-408.
21. Bultz, B.D., Jacobsen, P.B., & Loscalzo, M. (2010). Psychosocial Program Development: Challenges and Opportunities. Kissane, D., Bultz, B., Butow, P. and Finlay, I. (Eds.) Handbook of Communication in Cancer and Palliative Care. Oxford University Press (OUP). New York, NY. pp 521-530.
22. Carlson, L.E., Clifford, S.S., Groff, S.L., Maciejewski, O., & Bultz, B.D. (2010). Screening in Cancer Care. In Mitchell, A.J., & Coyne, J.C. (Eds). Screening for Depression in Clinical Practice: An Evidence Based Guide. Oxford University Press, Inc. New York, NY. Ch.13 pp 265-295.
23. Bultz, B.D. (2008). Screening for emotional distress. In MacCourt, P., Wilson, K., Kortes-Miller, K., Gibson, M., Fitch, M. (Eds.) Promotion Seniors Mental Health in Cancer Care: A Guide for Front-line Care Providers. British Columbia Psychogeriatric Association. (April 2008), 58-62.
24. Pettifor, J.L., Bultz, B.D., Samuels, M., Griffin, R., and Lucki, G. (1996). Professional conduct and discipline in Psychology - Appendix I. In: Professional Conduct and Discipline in Psychology (eds): Bass L.J., DeMers, S.T., Ogloff, J.R.P et al. American Psychological Association. p. 277-293.
25. Pettifor, J.L., Bultz, B.D., Samuels, M., Griffin, R., and Lucki, G. (1996). Guidelines for the practice of psychology: an annotated bibliography - Appendix J. In: Professional Conduct and Discipline in Psychology (Eds): Bass L.J., DeMers, S.T., Ogloff, J.R.P, et al. American Psychological Association. p. 295-304.

1. Feldstain, A., Bultz, B., Cooke, L., Wasylenko, E., & Wu, J. (2016). Medical assistance in dying: What to do? What to say? Oncology Exchange, 15(4), 10-11. Retrieved from http://www.oncologyex.com/pdf/vol15_no4/feature_feldstain-maid.pdf
2. Bultz, B.D. (2011). Commentary: Screening for distress encompasses more than screening for depression (point/counter). HemOncToday, 12(23), 11.
3. Bultz, B.D., and Carlson, L.E. (2005). Emotional distress: The sixth vital sign in cancer care [correspondence]. J Clinical Oncology 23(26): 6440-6441.
4. Bultz, B.D. (2004). Guest Editorial. Psycho-oncology 13: 439-440.
5. Bultz, B.D. (2004). Emotional care takes centre stage [editorial]. Oncology Exchange 3:3
6. Bultz, B.D. (2002). Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology: Changing the face of cancer care for patients, community and the healthcare system. Report to the Romanow Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada.
7. Bultz, B.D., and Kaputsa, B. (2002). Where's the compassion in Medicare? Commentary. The Globe and Mail. December 11.
8. Bultz, B.D. and Carlson, L.E. (1999). Letters: Applied Cancer Care. APA Monitor 30:49-51.
9. Bultz, B.D. (1994). The psychologist within a cancer centre: the Calgary experience. Can Health Psych 2(1) 24-25.

1. Bultz, B.D. & Carlson, L.E. (2005). Emotional distress: the 6th vital sign in cancer care. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 23(26), 6440-6441.
2. Bultz, B.D., & Speca, M., (2000). Comment on: The EUSOMA Position Paper on the requirements of a specialist breast unit, Eur J Cancer 2000, 36, 2288–2293.
3. Bultz, B.D., & Carlson, L.E. (1999). Letters: Applied Cancer Care. APA Monitor, 30(8), 49/51.

1. Russell KB, Forbes C, Schulte F, Qi S, Link C, Watson L, Delure A, Lu S, Silvius J, Kelly B, Bultz BD. (2023, June). End-of-life symptom burden among patients with cancer who are provided Medical Assistance in Dying: A propensity score-matched cohort study. Oral Presentation at the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO), Montreal, June 20-23, 2023.
2. Ong’ondi,M.K., Bultz BD, Njuguna I, Obulumire R, Okech’ V, Njoroge A.(2022) Psychological Distress in Cancer Patients in the Kenyatta National Hospital. KESHO (Kenya Society of Hemato-Oncology) Conference. Nairobi, Kenya, November 22-24, 2022.
3. Railton C, Bultz BD, Kelly B, Rosberger Z, Schulte F, Taverner M, Forbes C. (2022, October) The Nurse practitioner role in supporting research to assess unmet needs of men diagnosed with testicular cancer. Annual Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO) Conference. Victoria, BC, CA Convention Centre. October 27-30, 2022.
4. Forbes C, Bultz BD, Tavener M, Railton C, Kelly B, Rosberger Z, Stukalin I, Lloyd C, Schulte F. (2022) The Plus-Ones: Understanding the benefits and burdens faced by heterosexual partners of men diagnosed with testicular cancer. International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) Conference, Toronto CA. August 29 to September 1, 2022.  
5. Rowland, J. H., Bultz, B. D., Loscalzo, M., Grassi, L., & Csaba D. L. (2022, August). Integrating Psychosocial Care Across the Cancer Control Continuum: What Does it Take? Workshop at the 23^rd Annual World Congress of Psycho-Oncology & Psychosocial Academy. International Psycho-Oncology Society World Congress (IPOS). Toronto, Canada. August 29 – September 1, 2022.
6. Munjal, D., Pink, J., Baydoun, M., Labelle, L. E., Piedalue, K. L., Kambo, A., Carlson, L. E., Bultz, B. D., Daly, A., Ager, N., & Beattie, S. (2021, June). Referral Patterns to Psychosocial Services in a Sample of Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Survivors Routinely Screened for Distress: Proposal for a Retrospective Longitudinal Study. Poster presentation at the Cell Therapy Transplant Canada (CTTC) annual conference, Montreal, QC., June 13-16, 2021.
7. Munjal, D., Pink, J., Baydoun, M., Labelle, L. E., Piedalue, K. L., Kambo, A., Carlson, L. E., Bultz, B. D., Daly, A., Ager, N., & Beattie, S. (2021, June). The Benefits of Psychosocial Care Services for Distressed Cancer Patients Treated with Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation: Proposal for A Longitudinal Retrospective Study. Poster presentation at the Cell Therapy Transplant Canada (CTTC) annual conference, Montreal, QC., June 13-16, 2021.
8. Bultz, B.D., Kelly, B., & Loscalzo, M. (2021, May). Screening for Distress – What are the Data Telling Us? Symposium at the 22^nd World Congress of Psycho-Oncology & Psychosocial Academy. International Psycho-Oncology Society World Congress (IPOS). Kyoto, Japan - Virtual. May 26 – 29, 2021.
9. Bultz, B.D., Silvius, J., Watson, L., Russell, B., & Qi, S. (2021, May). What is screening for distress (6^th Vital Sign) telling us about patients seeking medical assistance in dying Oral presentation at the 22^nd World Congress of Psycho-Oncology & Psychosocial Academy. International Psycho-Oncology Society World Congress (IPOS). Kyoto, Japan - Virtual. May 26 – 29, 2021.
10. Tavener, M., Forbes, C., Bultz, B.D., Kelly, B., Rosberger, Z., & Schulte, F. (2021, June 8-10). Exhaustive or exhausting? Describing the qualitative methodology employed to analyse men’s testicular cancer focus groups (Oral presenation & Abstract). Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO) 36^th Annual Conference. Virtual Conference.
11. Forbes, C., Bultz, B.D., Tavener, M., Railton, C., Kelly, B., Rosberger, Z., Lloyd, C., White, B., Oberoi, D., & Schulte, F. (2021, June 8-10). Creating an Environment of Support: Understanding the unique challenges and unmet needs of young men diagnosed with testicular cancer (Oral presentation & Abstract). Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO) 36^th Annual Conference. Virtual Conference.
12. Lloyd, C., Stukalin, I., White, B., Ber, J., Forbes, C., Schulte, F., & Bultz, B.D. (2021, June 8-10). Value Added: Research partnership with a community-based testicular cancer charity (Oral presentation & Abstract). Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO) 36^th Annual Conference. Virtual Conference.
13. Watson, L., Russell, B., Schulte, F., Silvius, J., Kelly B., & Bultz, B. D. (2021, June 8-10). Understanding symptom trajectories and supportive care resource utilization in cancer patients who completed medical assistance in dying (MAID). Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO) Conference. Virtual Conference.
14. Baydoun, M., Beattie, S., Pink, J., Carlson, L.E., Bultz, B.D., Alawami, A., Piedalue, K.A., Kambo, A., Munjal, D., & Labelle, L. (July 2020). Psychological distress during the first year after hematopoietic cell transplantation: longitudinal trajectories and correlates. Poster presentation at the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO) 35^th Annual Conference. Virtual Conference.
15. Forbes C, Bultz B, Tavener M, Railton C, Kelly B, Rosberger Z, Stukalin I, Lloyd C, Deleemans J, Schulte F. (July 2020). Understanding the long-term challenges and psychosocial experiences of young men diagnosed with testicular cancer. Oral presentation presented at the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO) 35th Annual Conference. Virtual Conference.
16. Martopullo, C., Oberoi, D., Carlson, L., Pelletier, G., & Bultz, B. (September, 2019). Exploration and evaluation of a supportive group therapy for men with gastrointestinal cancers: A mixed-methods study. (Oral Presentation & Abstract). International Psycho-Oncology Society Conference (IPOS). Banff, AB. Sept 23 – 26, 2019.
17. Pink, J.C., Beattie, S., Alawami, A.L., Piedalue, K.L., Baydoun, M., Carlson, L.E., Bultz, B.D., Daly, A., Ager, N., & Labelle, L.E. (September, 2019). Changes in distress through 1 year survivorship in a sample of autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation recipients. (Poster). International Psycho-Oncology Society Conference (IPOS). Banff, AB. September 23 – 26, 2019.
18. Russell, B., Shack, L., Schulte, F., Kelly, B., Watson, L., Silvius, J., & Bultz, B.D. (September, 2019). Examining Symptom Profiles Associated with Medical Assistance in Dying: A Protocol and Initial Findings. (Poster). International Psycho-Oncology Society Conference (IPOS). Banff, AB. September 23 – 26, 2019.
19. Bultz, B.D.; Green, E., Li, M., Bulych, D., Howes, J., Mayer, C.; Workshop/Symposium: Screening for Distress (the 6th Vital Sign) and Patient Reported Outcomes: Where are we and where are we going?  Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO), Toronto, May 29-June 1, 2018.
20. Pink, J. C., Beattie, S., Alawami, A. L., Piedalue, K. L., Carlson, L. E., Bultz, B. D., Daly, A, Ager, N., & Labelle, L. E. (June, 2019). Examination of missing screening for distress data in a sample of autologous and allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation recipients. Poster presentation at the annual meeting of the Canadian Blood and Marrow Transplant Group (CBMTG), Calgary, AB., 2018
21. Pink, J. C., Beattie, S., Alawami, A. L., Piedalue, K. L., Carlson, L. E., Bultz, B. D., Daly, A, Ager, N., & Labelle, L. E. (June, 2018). Ongoing benefits or diminishing returns? A retrospective, longitudinal study examining correlates of the frequency of administration of a screening for distress tool in a hematopoietic stem cell transplantation patient population. (Poster). Canadian Blood and Marrow Transplant Group 2018 Annual Meeting. Ottawa, Ontario, 2018.
22. Feldstain, A., Bultz, B.D., Sinnarajah, A., De Groot, J., Abdul-Razzak, A., Chary, S., & Herx, L. A growing collaboration between psychosocial oncology and palliative care. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO), Vancouver BC, May 3-5, 2017.
23. Christopherson, J, Bultz, B.D., & Yakubovitz, I. Leadership in Psych Oncology. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO), Vancouver BC, May 3-5, 2017.  
24. Howell, D & Bultz, B.D. Improving patient experience and health outcomes using electronic patient-reported outcome measures. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO), Vancouver BC, May 3-5, 2017.
25. Perkins, D., Dalton, H., Kelly, B., Turner, J., Girgis, A., Bultz, B.D. Whole of patient cancer care: bridging the gap between policy and practice, 17th International Conference for Integrated Care, Dublin, Ireland, November, 2017.
26. Russell, KB., Pelletier, W., Scott-Lane, L., Guilcher, G., Bultz, B.D., Schulte, F. Examining the contribution of cancer-related symptoms to internalizing and externalizing behavior problems experiences by long-term pediatric cancers survivors. Poster presentation at the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO) Annual Conference, Vancouver, BC., May 3-5, 2017.

1. Malhi, R., Bultz, B.D., Nummi, M., Wallington, R., Tiwana, S., Morrison, R., MacDonald, M., Duhaney, T., Chow, A., Kashuba, L., Friesen, B., & Allen, T. Leveraging the “Teachable Moment” of a Cancer Diagnosis into Successful Tobacco Cessation: An Alberta Initiative. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO) – “Generation Y to Older Adults – Psychosocial Care Across the Ages”, Halifax, Nova Scotia. May 11-13, 2016.
2. Feldstain, A., Bultz, B.D, & de Groot, J. Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care: Combining two models of care and two departments. International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS), Dublin, Ireland, 2016.
3. Morrison, R., Bultz, B.D., Nummi, M., Wallington, R., Tiwana, S., Malhi, R., MacDonald, M., Duhaney, T., Chow, A., Kashuba, L., Friesen, B., & Allen, T. Modifiable Risk Factors for the Development of Cancer: Filling the Gaps in Services. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO) – “Future-Ready: Together, Towards Tomorrow”, Calgary, Alberta, October 20-23, 2016.
4. Rouleau, C. R., Carlson, L.E., Speca, M., Robinson, J., & Bultz, B. D. (2015, March). Less angry wife, more happy life: Results of a randomized controlled trial of supportive-expressive therapy for partners of early stage prostate cancer patients. Talk presented at the American Psychosomatic Society Annual Meeting, Savannah, GA.
5. Mitchell, A., Bultz, B.D., & Loscalzo, M. Screening for distress, the 6^th Vital Sign, 16^th IPOS World Congress of Psycho-Oncology and Psychosocial Academy: Integrating psycho-oncology into mainstream cancer care: from research to action, Lisbon, Portugal, October 20, 2014.
6. Bultz, B.D., Redd, W., & Loscalzo, M. Building and developing a psychosocial programs: leadership for new and existing programs and teams, 16^th IPOS World Congress of Psycho-Oncology and Psychosocial Academy: Integrating psycho-oncology into mainstream cancer care: from research to action, Lisbon, Portugal, October 21, 2014.
7. Bultz, B.D., Grassi, L. IPOS Meeting of Federated Societies: Growing and Developing a Global Network of Psycho-Oncology Societies. IPOS World Congress, Rotterdam, the Netherlands November 2013.
8. Bultz, B.D., Grassi, L. Travado, L., Hoefsmit, N. Cummings, G., Ulrich, A., Watson, M. IPOS President’s Symposium: Embracing the IPOS Standards as a Means of Enhancing Whole Patient Care; IPOS World Congress, Rotterdam, the Netherlands, November 2013.
9. Cummings, G., Bultz, B.D., Krol, A. McLeod, D. Integrating Screening for Distress, the 6^th Vital Sign, into Nursing Practice. International Psycho-Oncology Society, 2013 World Congress, Rotterdam, Netherlands. November 2013.
10. Schulte, F., Wurz, A.J., Fay-McClymont, T., Scott-Lane, L., Pelletier, W., Strother, D., Bultz, B.D., Dewey, D. Screening for Distress in Pediatric Oncology Patients and Their Families: An Assessment of Feasibility. Canadian Cancer Research Conference, Toronto, Canada. November, 2013.
11. Schorr, M, Carlson L, Lau HY, Zhong L, Bultz B. D., Waller A, Groff S, Hao D. (2013). Examining distress levels in patients with oropharyngeal versus non-oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck. Oral presentation at the Eurogin Congress, November 5, 2013, Florence, Italy
12. Park, J., Lang, M., Waller, A., Groff, S.L., Giese-Davis, J., Bultz, B.D., & Carlson, L.E. What’s age got to do with it? Common problems experienced by young adults compared to older adult cancer patients. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology Conference (CAPO), Ottawa, ON. April 22-26, 2013.
13. Groff, S., Holroyd-Leduc, J., White, D., Bultz, B.D. (Poster): Examining the Sustainability of Screening for Distress, the 6^th Vital Sign, in Two Outpatient Oncology Clinics. IPOS 15th World Congress of Psycho-Oncology, Rotterdam, Netherlands. November 2013.
14. Travado, L., Watson, M., Bultz, B.D., Borras, J. (Poster): Screening for Distress as the 6^th Vital Sign: A European Standard for Quality Cancer Care. EPAAC Open Foru, Ljubljana, Slovenia. November 2013.
15. Baron, D.M., Bultz, B.D., Groff, S., Fassbender,K. Economic Evaluation of Screening for Distress, the 6^th Vital Sign in Cancer Patients. 24^th Annual Palliative Care Conference:  Education and Research Days. Edmonton, AB. October 2013.
16. Fassbender, K.P., Baron, D.M., Bultz, B.D., Groff S. Economic consequences arising from early screening and treatment of distress in cancer patients. Poster presentation at the annual national Conference of the Canadian Centre for Applied Research in Cancer Control (ARCC). Vancouver BC. May 2013.
17. Groff, S., Watson, L., Anderson, J., Williams, A., Bultz, B. D. Enhancing person-centred care: screening for distress as a mechanism for creating a directed person-centred conversation. Symposium conducted at the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology Conference, Ottawa, Ontario. April 2013.
18. Groff, S., Bultz, B.D., White, D., Holroyd-Leduc, J. (Poster): Examining the sustainability of screening for distress, the 6th vital sign, in 2 outpatient oncology clinics. Poster session presented at the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology Conference, Ottawa, Ontario. April 2013. [Poster Award].
19. Baron, D.M., Bultz, B.D., Groff, S., Fassbender, K. Economic evaluation of screening for distress, the 6th vital sign in cancer patients. Oral presentation at the annual national Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology Conference. Ottawa, ON, Canada. April 2013.
20. Park, J., Lang, M., Waller, A., Groff, S.L., Giese-Davis, J., Bultz, B. D., & Carlson, L.E. What’s age got to do with it? Common problems experienced by young adults compared to older adult cancer patients. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology Conference (CAPO), Ottawa, ON. April 2013.
21. Malhi R, Carlson LE, Bultz, BD, Thomas BC. Improving Health of Ethnic Minority Individuals through a Better Understanding of Health Literacy. National Metropolis Conference, Building an Integrated Society; March 14-16, 2013, Ottawa, Ontario.
22. Thomas BC, Malhi R, Carlson LE, Bultz, BD. Access to Health Care does not Imply Utilization: Applying a Health Disparities Framework in a Multicultural Cancer Patient Population. National Metropolis Conference, Building an Integrated Society; March 14-16, 2013, Ottawa, Ontario.
23. Waller, A., Bultz, B.D., Carlson, L.E., Groff, S., Prystajecky, M., Lang, E., Sinnarajah, A., Murray, A., Simon, J., Hagen, N., Thomas, B. Oral Presentation: Emergency Department Utilization by Adult Cancer Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study. International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) Conference. Brisbane, Australia, November 13-15, 2012.
24. Bultz, B.D. President’s Plenary: IPOS International Standard for Quality Cancer Care:  Distress as the 6th Vital Sign. International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) Conference. Brisbane, Australia, November 13-15, 2012.
25. Carlson, L.E., Waller, A., Groff, S., Bultz, B.D. Oral Presentation: Detecting Distress in Lung Cancer Patients: What Works? International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) Conference. Brisbane, Australia, November 13-15, 2012.
26. Waller, A., Thomas, B., Fung.T, Carlson, L.E., Groff, S., Bultz, B.D. Oral Presentation: A Longitudinal Analysis of Symptom Clusters in Cancer Patients and Their Socio-Demographic Predictors. International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) Conference.  Brisbane, Australia, November 13-15, 2012.
27. Watson, L., Groff, S., Anderson, J., Bultz, B.D. Improving team collaboration, symptom management and patient satisfaction through a programmatic implementation of screening for distress, the 6^th vital sign. Oral presentation at the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO) Conference, Ottawa, Ontario. October 2012.
28. Watson, L., Anderson, J., Collacutt, V., Groff, S., Bultz, B.D. Oral Presentation: Implementation of Screening for Distress, the 6^th Vital Sign. Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO/ACIO) Conference. Ottawa, Ontario. October 11-14, 2012.
29. Watson, L., Anderson, J., Collacutt, V., Bultz, B.D., Groff, S., Fitch, M. Providing High Quality Cancer Care: Achieving Person-Centred Care Through Integration of Standardized Screening for Distress, the 6^th Vital Sign. International Conference on Cancer Nursing. Prague. September 9-13, 2012.
30. Holland, J., Bultz, B.D., Lazenby, M., Torode, J., Dunn, J. Symposium: Declare you Care!! The IPOS Quality Standard, Screening for Distress, the 6th Vital Sign and the Science of Caring. Global Partnerships to Improve the Quality of Life for People Living with Cancer! A joint IPOS/UICC Symposium. UICC Global World Cancer Congress. Montreal, Canada, August 27-30, 2012.
31. Thomas, B.C., Malhi, R., Waller, A., Groff, S., Carlson, L.E, Bultz, B.D. Meaningfully quantifying patient ethnicity for health services: One potential solution and results from a stratified longitudinal study on symptom burden disparities in cancer. Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research (CAHSPR) Innovations for health system improvement: Balancing costs, quality and equity. Montreal, QC May 29-31, 2012.
32. Thomas, B.C., Waller, A., Groff, S., Carlson, L., Sinnarajah, A., Murray, A., Martin, T.L.W., Simon, J., Hagen, N., Prystajecky, M., McRae, A., Wang, D., Lang, E., Bultz, B.D. Where are our cancer patients (not) going? A Retrospective Cohort Study on Palliative care and Emergency Department Utilization by Adult Cancer Patients. Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research (CAHSPR) Innovations for health system improvement: Balancing costs, quality and equity. Montreal, QC, May 29-31, 2012.
33. Watson, L., Collacutt, V., Anderson, J., Bultz, B.D., Groff, S. Actualizing Person-Centred Care through Screening for Distress, the 6th Vital Sign, in Ambulatory Cancer Care. Poster session presented at Strengthening the Bond Conference. Banff, Alberta, May 24-26, 2012.
34. Prystajecky, M., Lang, E., Wang, D., Simon, J., Sinnarajah, A., Lynn, T., Martin, W., Murray, A., Hagen, N., Waller, A., Bultz, B.D., Carlson, L., Groff, S., McRae, A., Thomas, B. Emergency Department Utilization by Adult Cancer Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study. Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. May 9-12, 2012.
35. Rosberger, Z., Achille, M., Bultz, B.D., Thomas, B., Rajan, R., Payne, A., Lau, E., Chan, P. Fertility and Distress in Young Men Recently Diagnosed with Cancer: A Comparison with Idiopathically Infertile and Community Samples. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology, Shifting Paradigms: New directions in Psychosocial Oncology. Vancouver, BC. April 25-28, 2012.
36. Bultz, B.D. Symposium Chair: Screening for Distress, the 6^th Vital Sign: Understanding the Patient and Provider Perspective in 4 Canadian Jurisdictions. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology, Shifting Paradigms: New directions in Psychosocial Oncology. Vancouver, BC. April 25-28, 2012.
37. Bultz, B.D. Symposium Chair: Screening for Distress, the 6^th Vital Sign: Using Data to Understand and Enhance the Patient Experience. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology, Shifting Paradigms: New directions in Psychosocial Oncology. Vancouver, BC. April 25-28, 2012.
38. Bultz, B.D., Groff, S. Missed Opportunities for Person-Centered Care if Patients are not Screened for Distress, the 6^th Vital Sign. Symposium: Screening for Distress, the 6^th Vital Sign: A call for Interprofessional Collaboration through a Series of Case Studies. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology, Shifting Paradigms: New directions in Psychosocial Oncology. Vancouver, BC. April 25-28, 2012.
39. Waller, A., Bultz, B.D., Groff, S., Carlson, L, Prystajecky, M., Lang, E., McRae, A., Sinnarajah, A., Murray, A., Simon, J., Hagen, N., Wang, D., Martin, T.L.W., Thomas, B. Emergency department utilization by adult cancer patients: A retrospective cohort study. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology. Vancouver, BC. April 2012.
40. Taylor-Brown, J., Leung, Y., Bultz, B.D. Symposium: Screening for Distress, the 6th Vital Sign: A call for Interprofessional Collaboration through a Series of Case Studies. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology, Shifting Paradigms: New directions in Psychosocial Oncology. Vancouver, BC. April 25-28, 2012.
41. Enns, A., Waller, A., Bultz, B.D., Groff, S., Carlson, L., Prystajecky, M., Lang, E., McRae, A., Sinnarajah, A., Murray, A., Simon, J., Hagen, N., Wang, D., Martin, T.L.W., Thomas, B. Risk factors for distress trajectories over a 12 month period in newly diagnosed cancer outpatients. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology, Shifting Paradigms: New directions in Psychosocial Oncology. Vancouver, BC. April 2012.
42. Bultz, B.D. Symposium Chair: Screening for Distress, the 6^th Vital Sign, in Head and Neck and Neurological Cancer Outpatients: From Research to Practice. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology, Shifting Paradigms: New directions in Psychosocial Oncology. Vancouver, BC. April 25-28, 2012.
43. Waller, A., Carlson, L.E., Groff, S., Giese-Davis, J., Bultz, B.D. Symposium: Screening for Distress, the 6th Vital Sign, in Head and Neck and Neurological Cancer Outpatients: From Research to Practice: Patterns of distress, physical and psychosocial morbidity in people with head and neck and neurological cancers over a one year period. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology, Shifting Paradigms: New directions in Psychosocial Oncology. Vancouver, BC. April 25-28, 2012.
44. Groff, S., Jones, P., Waller, A., Cullum, J., Bultz, B.D. Symposium: Screening for Distress, the 6th Vital Sign, in Head and Neck and Neurological Cancer Outpatients: Evaluating an Integrated Symptom Relief Service Approach to Care. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology, Shifting Paradigms: New directions in Psychosocial Oncology. Vancouver, BC. April 25-28, 2012.
45. Capozzi, L., Jones, P., Bultz, B.D., Culos-Reed, N. Symposium: Screening for Distress, the 6^th Vital Sign, in Head and Neck and Neurological Cancer Outpatients: ENHANCE: Building a Clinic-Embedded Exercise and Wellness Program for Undeserved Head/Neck and Neuro-Oncology Populations. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology, Shifting Paradigms: New directions in Psychosocial Oncology. Vancouver, BC. April 25-28, 2012.
46. Jones, P., Groff, S., Bultz, B.D., Halland, J., Shirt, L., Leckie, C., Blanchard, S., Easaw, J., Lau, H. Symposium: Screening for Distress, the 6^th Vital Sign, in Head and Neck and Neurological Cancer Outpatients: an Integrated Symptom Relief Services Approach to Integrated Care: Where we have come from, where are we going. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology, Shifting Paradigms: New directions in Psychosocial Oncology. Vancouver, BC. April 25-28, 2012.
47. Waller, A., Thomas, B., Bultz, B.D., Groff, S., Carlson, L. A longitudinal analysis of symptom clusters in cancer patients and their socio-demographic predictors. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology, Shifting Paradigms: New directions in Psychosocial Oncology. Vancouver, BC. April 25-28, 2012.
48. Waller, A., Bultz, B.D., Groff, S., Carlson, L., Prystajecky, M., Lang, E., McRae, A., Sinnarajah, A., Murray, A., Simon, J., Hagen, N., Wang, D., Martin, T.L.W., Thomas, B. Emergency Department Utilization by Adult Cancer Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology. Vancouver, BC. April 25-28, 2012.
49. Enns, A., Waller, A., Bultz, B.D., Groff, S., Carlson, L. Poster: Risk factors for distress trajectories over a 12 month period in newly diagnosed cancer outpatients. Poster session presented at the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology, Shifting Paradigms: New directions in Psychosocial Oncology. Vancouver, BC. April 25-28, 2012.
50. Holland, J., Loscalzo, M., Bultz, B.D., Clark, K., Pearman, T., Jacobsen, P. Workshop: Getting Beyond Collaboration to Building Integrated Supportive Care Programs: Professional Integration Can We Do It? Do We Even Have The Option Not To? American Psychosocial Oncology Society 9^th annual conference. Miami, FL. February 23-25, 2012.

1. Rosberger, Z., Achille, M., Bultz, B.D., Thomas, B., Rajan, R., Payne, A., Chan, P. Poster: Reproductive and psychosocial health profile of young men diagnosed with testicular cancer; Hodgkin’s & Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma awaiting chemotherapy: A comparison with community and infertility groups. Poster session presented at the International Psycho-Oncology Society’s 13^th World Congress. Antalya, Turkey. October 16-20, 2011.
2. Bultz, B.D., Loscalzo, M. Workshop: Building and developing a psychosocial oncology service-one day workshop. International Psych-oncology’s 13^th Annual World Congress. Antalya, Turkey. October 16-20, 2011.
3. Bultz, B.D., Groff, S., Williams, A., Fitch, M. Poster: Screening for Distress, the 6^th Vital Sign: A Canadian Strategy for Influencing the Agenda for Person-Centered Cancer Care. Poster session presented at the International Psycho-Oncology Society 13^th World Congress of Psycho-Oncology, Antalya, Turkey. October 16-20, 2011.
4. Capozzi, L., Culos-Reed, N., Jones, P., Bultz, B.D. Poster: The ENHANCE exercise program: Building a sustainable exercise and wellness programs for underserved head/neck and neuro oncology populations with the Personal Wellbeing Checklist as the symptom assessment tool. SACRI Annual Department of Oncology Trainee Research Day. Calgary, AB. September 30, 2011.
5. Thomas, B., Simon, J., Sinnarajah, A., Tachble, A., Groff, S., Carlson, L., Hagen, N., Bultz, B.D. Talk: Thinking out-of-the-box: A cancer care experience of evaluating access and utilization. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology. Toronto, ON. May 4-6, 2011.
6. Bultz, B.D. & Garland, S. Symposium: Screening for distress, the 6th vital sign: A call for interprofessional collaboration: Advancing care by using distress to target symptoms and intervene – A case of insomnia. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology. Toronto, Ontario. May 4-6, 2011.
7. Thomas BC, Raissi A, Simon J, Sinnarajah A, Hagen N, Groff S, Tachble A, Carlson L, Bultz B. Why do people stay away? An exploratory analysis of those who did and did not utilize Palliative Care Services. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology. Toronto, ON. May 4-6, 2011.
8. Thomas, B.C., Simon, J., Sinnarajah, A., Tachble, A., Groff, S., Carlson, L.E., Hagen, N., Bultz, B.D. Thinking out-of-the-box: A cancer care experience of evaluating access and utilization. Canadian Evaluation Society Conference Workshop. Edmonton, AB. May 1-3, 2011.
9. Jones, P., Groff, S., Bultz, B.D., Shirt, L., Leckie, C., Blanchard, S., Easaw, J., Lau, H. Symposium: Screening for distress, the 6th vital sign: A call for interprofessional collaboration: An integrated symptom relief services approach to integrated care. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology. Toronto, Ontario. May 4-6, 2011.
10. Thomas, B., Waller, A., Groff, S., Carlson, L., Bultz, B.D. Symposium: Screening for distress, the 6th vital sign: A call for interprofessional collaboration: Symptom clusters – why is this relevant? Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology. Toronto, Ontario. May 4-6, 2011.
11. Williams, A., Waller, A., Carlson, L., Groff, S., Bultz, B.D. Poster: Screening for distress, the 6th vital sign: Examining the link between psychosocial distress and self-referral in people with cancer over a one year period. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology. Toronto, Ontario. May 4-6, 2011.
12. Bultz, B.D. Symposium Chair: Screening for Distress, the 6th Vital Sign: Results of 2 Longitudinal Studies. International Psycho-Oncology Society 12th World Congress of Psycho-oncology, Quebec City, Canada. May 25-29, 2010.
13. Giese-Davis, J., Carlson, L., Groff, S., Bultz, B.D. Symposium: Evaluation of distress and common problems in a general population of cancer patients at diagnosis, 3, 6 and 12 months: does distress change over time without triage? International Psycho-Oncology Society 12th World Congress of Psycho-Oncology, Quebec City, Canada. May 25-29, 2010.
14. Carlson, L., Groff, S., Giese-Davis, J., Bultz, B.D. Symposium: Effect of online Screening for Distress in newly diagnosed cancer patients followed by computerized versus personalized triage at 3, 6 and 12 month follow-up: A randomized controlled trial. International Psycho-Oncology Society 12th World Congress of Psycho-oncology, Quebec City, Canada. May 25-29, 2010.
15. Thomas, B., Carlson, L., Groff, S., Bultz.B.D. Symposium: Asking the right questions: Identifying diversity and disparity of outcomes by patient ethnicity within a randomized controlled trial of Screening for Distress. International Psycho-Oncology Society 12th World Congress of Psycho-oncology, Quebec City, Canada. May 25-29, 2010.
16. Bultz, B.D. Symposium Chair: Screening for Distress, the 6th Vital Sign: The Implementation Experience of 4 Canadian Jurisdictions. International Psycho-Oncology Society 12th World Congress of Psycho-oncology, Quebec City, Canada. May 25-29, 2010.
17. Thomas, B., Bultz, B.D., Groff, S. Workshop: Screening for distress, the 6^th vital sign: A national strategy influencing the awareness of diversity and disparity in cancer care outcomes. The National Tanscultural Health Conference. Calgary, AB. May 2-4, 2010.
18. Bultz, B.D., Groff, S. Talk: National recommendations & Implementations. Cancer Journey Advisory Group, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. Alberta Workshop. Calgary, AB. March 5, 2010.
19. Bultz, B.D. Talk: Screening for distress-the 6^th Vital Sign. Cancer Journey Advisory Group, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. Alberta Workshop. Calgary, AB. March 5, 2010.
20. Loscalzo, M.S.W, Clark, K.M, Bultz, B.D. Workshop: Building integrated programs of excellence: Creating and growing value-based programs. American Psychosocial Oncology Society 7^th Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA. February 18-21, 2010.
21. Bultz, B.D. Why We Should Screen for Distress! Women’s Breast Health Group. Women’s Health Centre. Calgary, Alberta. December 2009.
22. Groff, S., Carlson, L.E., Maciejewski, O., Bultz, B.D. Symposium: Screening for distress, the 6^th vital sign: A Canadian strategy for influencing the agenda for person-centered cancer care: implementation considerations, strategies and challenges. IPOS 11^th World Congress of Psycho-oncology, Vienna, Austria. June 22-25, 2009.
23. Bultz, B.D. Symposium: Screening for distress, the 6^th vital sign: a Canadian strategy for influencing the agenda for person-centered cancer-care: current developments in Canada. IPOS 11^th World Congress of Psycho-oncology, Vienna, Austria. June 22-25, 2009.
24. Bultz, B.D. Building and Developing a Psychosocial Oncology Service Workshop. IPOS 11^th World Congress of Psycho-oncology, Vienna, Austria. June 22, 2009.
25. Groff, S., Carlson, L.E., Maciejewski, O., Bultz, B.D. Poster: Efficacy of levels of screening resources in newly diagnosed breast and lung cancer outpatients: preliminary results of a randomized control trial. IPOS 11^th World Congress of Psycho-oncology, Vienna, Austria. June 22-25, 2009.
26. Groff, S., Carlson, L.E., Maciejewski, O., Bultz, B.D. Poster: Screening for distress, the 6^th vital sign: longitudinal trends in distress and common problems over a six month period. IPOS 11^th World Congress of Psycho-oncology, Vienna, Austria. June 22-25, 2009.
27. Groff, S.L., Carlson, L.E., Maciejewski, O., Bultz, B.D. Poster: Efficacy of levels of screening for distress and referral to psychosocial resources in newly diagnosed breast and lung cancer outpatients: Preliminary results of a randomized controlled trial. Society of Behavioural Medicine 30th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions. Montreal, Quebec. April 22-25, 2009.
28. Thomas, B., Carlson, L., Bultz. B.D. Disparities in survivorship by patient ethnicity: A longitudinal study on Biopsychosocial outcomes. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology Survivorship Transitions & Transformations Conference. Vancouver, B.C. April 1-4, 2009.
29. Groff, S., Carlson, L., Maciejewski, O., Bultz. B.D. Screening for Distress, the 6^th Vital Sign – Influencing the agenda for person-centered cancer care: Implementation considerations, strategies, and challenges. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology Survivorship Transitions & Transformations Conference. Vancouver, B.C. April 1-4, 2009.
30. Bultz, B.D., Fitch, Groff, S. Screening for Distress, the 6^th Vital Sign – Influencing the agenda for person-centered cancer care: Developing a pan-Canadian strategy. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology Survivorship Transitions & Transformations Conference. Vancouver, B.C. April 1-4, 2009.
31. Thomas, B., Carlson, L.E., Bultz, B.D. Poster: Survivorship Disparities by Patient Ethnicity: A Longitudinal Study on Biopsychosocial Outcomes and a Glimpse into Ethnically Diversity End of Life Needs and Concerns. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology Survivorship Transitions & Transformations Conference. Vancouver, B.C. April 1-4, 2009.
32. Groff, S., Carlson, L.E., Maciejewski, O., Bultz, B.D. Screening for Distress, the 6^th Vital Sign: Longitudinal trends in distress and common problems over a six month period. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology Survivorship Transitions & Transformations Conference. Vancouver, B.C. April 1-4, 2009.
33. Bultz, B.D. Distress Screening – the 6^th Vital Sign. Screening for Distress – the 6^th Vital Sign; a Collaborative Project of Cancer Care Nova Scotia. The Canadian Partnership against Cancer and the Cancer Journey Action Group. Halifax, NS. November 2008.
34. Thomas, B.C., Carlson, L.E., Bultz, B.D. Diversity, cancer care and mental health: Asking the right questions. 5^th Annual Diversity and Well Being Conference: the Diverse Faces of Mental Health. Calgary Health Region. November 20-21, 2008.
35. Thomas BC, Carlson LE, Bultz, BD. Talk: Publicly funded health care: Early studies on ethnic disparity in cancer care. International Psycho Oncology Society (IPOS), Madrid, Spain. June 11-13, 2008.
36. Thomas BC, Carlson LE, Bultz, B.D. Publicly funded health care: Reassessing new evidence and existing views on ethnic disparity in cancer care. International Psycho Oncology Society (IPOS), Madrid, Spain. June 11-13, 2008.
37. Hagedoorn M., Kim Y., Clark K., Loscalzo M., Bultz B.D. No Feelings Just the Facts: What the Data Really Tells Us about Gender and Cancer- An Overview of Empirical Studies and Proven Programs. Symposium Presented at the 10th World Conference of Psycho-Oncology, Madrid, Spain. June 2008.
38. Bultz, B.D., Vodermaier, A., Linden, W., Loscalzo, M. Symposium: Screening for Distress, the 6^th Vital Sign: The Why, the How and the Pitfalls in Implementation. IPOS 10^th World Congress of Psycho-Oncology. Madrid, Spain. June 11, 2008.
39. Thomas BC, Carlson, L.E, Bultz, B.D. Acknowledging patient diversity: A first step to understanding disparity. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO), Halifax Nova Scotia, May 9-11, 2008.
40. Hack, T., Pickles, T., Bultz, B.D., Ruether, J.D., Weir, L., Mackey, J., & Degner, L. Behind Closed Doors: Content Analysis of Breast Cancer Consultations. 5^th Scientific Conference of the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Alliance, Vancouver, B.C. April, 2008.
41. Bultz, B.D. Why Screening for Distress should be considered a Core Component of Patient Care. Regional Fertility Program Rounds, Tom Baker Cancer Centre. Calgary, Alberta, April, 2008.
42. Groff, S., Carlson, L.E., Bultz, B.D., Maciejewski, O. Screening for distress workshop: the 5th and 6th vital signs. Screening for Distress National Workshop. Calgary, AB. March 2008.
43. Bultz, B.D., Loscalzo, M. Building and Developing a Psychosocial Oncology Service. APOS 5^th Annual Conference, Integrating Psychosocial Services in Quality Cancer Care. Irvine, California. February 28, 2008.
44. Hack, T.F., Pickles, T., Bultz, B.D., Ruether, J.D., Weir, L., Mackay, J., & Degner, L.F. Predictors of Distress and Well-being in Patients Undergoing Cancer Therapy: Impact of Treatment Type and Decisional Role. Making Connections – A conference to celebrate the 60^th anniversary of the National Cancer Institute of Canada. Toronto, ON, November, 2007.
45. Hack, T., Pickles, T., Bultz, B.D., Ruether, D., Degner, L. Primary treatment      consultations in prostate oncology: Explicating content and identifying predictors of satisfaction with communication. 9th World Congress of Psycho-Oncology, London, England. September, 2007.
46. Hack, T., Pickles, T., Bultz, B.D., Ruether, D., Degner, L. Primary treatment consultations in prostate oncology: Explicating content and identifying predictors of satisfaction with communication. 2nd Prostate Cancer Conference of the Canadian Prostate Cancer Research Initiative Conference, Toronto, ON. September, 2007.
47. Bultz B.D. Distress: 6th Vital Sign in Cancer Care. Understanding the Patient Experience: From Research to Policy and Practice. Meeting of the Alberta Coordinating Council for Cancer Control – May 30th, 2007.
48. Bultz B.D. Distress: 6th Vital Sign in Cancer Care. Understanding the Patient Experience: From Research to Policy and Practice. Integrated Prostate Cancer Clinic- May 2007.
49. Thomas, B., Carlson, L., Bultz, B.D. Presentation: Ethnic Identity: Associations with Distress – the 6th Vital Sign. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO) Annual Conference.  Winnipeg, MB. May 2007.
50. Bultz B.D. Distress: 6th Vital Sign in Cancer Care. Understanding the Patient Experience: From Research to Policy and Practice. Pediatric Oncology – Alberta Children’s Hospital – April 2007.
51. Thomas BC, Carlson LE, Bultz B.D. Poster: Ethnic Identity: Associations with Distress - the 6th Vital Sign. American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) 4th Annual Conference, Austin, Texas March 1-4, 2007.
52. Bultz B.D. Integrated Symptom Relief Program – An overview. Nursing in-service, Tom Baker Cancer Centre. February 6, 2007.

1. Thomas BC, Carlson LE, Bultz BD. Ethnic identity: Associations with emotional distress – the 6th vital sign. IPOS Annual Meeting, Venice, Italy. 2006.
2. Carlson LE, Bultz B.D., Clifford S, Hillard F, Welter M. Poster: Online computerized screening for distress, pain and fatigue in newly diagnosed cancer patients: program description and preliminary results. IPOS Annual Meeting, Venice, Italy. 2006.
3. Carlson LE, Bultz B.D., Clifford S, Hillard F, Groff S. Symposium: Positioning psychosocial screening in forefront of clinical oncology practice: why hasn’t it happened yet? IPOS Annual Meeting, Venice, Italy. 2006.
4. Achille MA, Rosberger Z, Robitaille R, Bultz B.D, Chan P. Multicentre prospective study of psychosocial adjustment and fertility status among young men undergoing combination chemotherapy for testicular cancer and lymphoma. Psycho-Oncology 15(S2), S143 IPOS Annual Meeting, Venice, Italy. 2006.
5. Groff, S.L., Clifford, Bultz, B.D., Carlson, L.E., Hilliard. An introduction and update to the psychosocial screening personal well-being checklist *an e-health initiative. Presented at the Psychosocial Oncology Network, Telehealth Rounds. Calgary, AB. November 2006.
6. Thomas BC, Carlson L, Bultz B. Poster: Ethnic Identity: Associations with Distress - the 6th Vital Sign. 8th World Congress of Psycho-Oncology, Venice, Italy; October 18-21, 2006.
7. Achille, M., Rosberger, Z., Bultz, B.D., Chan, P., Hales, B. and Robaire, B. Symposium: Guideline recommendations to improve doctor-patient communication around treatment-induced fertility and promote sperm banking among young male cancer patients. Annual Convention of the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology, Montreal, QC. 2006.
8. Hack, T., Pickles, T., Bultz. B.D., Ruether, D., Weir, L., Degner, L., and Mackey, J. Primary adjuvant treatment consultations in breast oncology: Explicating content and identifying predictors of psychosocial adjustment. 4th Scientific Conference of the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Alliance, Montreal, Quebec. May 5, 2006.
9. Hack, T., Whelan, T., Olivotto, I., Weir, L., Bultz, B.D, Magwood, B., Ashbury, F., and Brady, J. Standardized audiotape versus recorded consultation to enhance informed consent to a clinical trial. 4^th Scientific Conference of the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Alliance, Montreal, PQ. May 5, 2006.
10. Bultz, B.D. Psychosocial screening in action: Implementing the 5^th and 6^th vital signs using E-health technology.  Oncology Grand Rounds, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary, AB. April 19, 2006.
11. Bultz, B.D. Emotional Facts of Cancer…Challenges for the Patient and Family.  Canadian Cancer Society – Lethbridge, AB. April 18, 2006.
12. Bultz, B.D. Psychosocial issues and concerns in melanoma patients during diagnosis, treatment and follow up. Calgary Melanoma Symposium, Calgary, Alberta. January 11, 2006.
13. Hack, T., Pickles, T., Bultz, B.D., Ruether, D., Weir, L., Degner, L., & Mackey, J. Primary adjuvant treatment consultations in breast oncology: Explicating content and identifying predictors of psychosocial adjustment. Presented at the 20^th Annual Conference of the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology, Victoria, BC. April, 2005.
14. Hack, T., Pickles, T., Bultz, B.D., Ruether, D., Weir, L., Degner, L., & Mackey, J. Primary adjuvant treatment consultations in breast oncology: Explicating content and identifying predictors of psychosocial adjustment. Presented at the 8^th National Conference on Cancer Nursing Research, Fort Lauderdale, FL. February, 2005.
15. Rosberger, Z., Achille, M., Chan, P., Lebel, S., Di Dio L., Bultz, B.D., et al. Perspectives of patients and health care professionals (HCP) regarding communication about chemotherapy induced infertility: A qualitative analysis. 7^th World Congress of Psycho-oncology, Copenhagen, Denmark. August 25-28, 2004.
16. Hack, T., Whelan, T., Bultz, B.D., Magwood, B., Pritchard, K., Olivotto, I. An audiotape intervention to enhance informed consent to clinical trials in breast oncology.  Presented at the 7^th World Congress of Psycho-Oncology, Copenhagen, Denmark, August 2004.
17. Hack, T., Pickles, T., Bultz, B.D, Ruether, D., and Degner, L. Providing audiotapes of primary adjuvant treatment consultations to men with prostate cancer: Impact on recall, mood, satisfaction and quality of life. 40^th Meeting of American Society of Clinical Oncology, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. June 5-8, 2004.
18. Achille, M., Rosberger, Z., Lebel, S., Massé, B., Robitaille, R., DiDio, L., Ouellette, A., Chan, P., and Bultz, B.D. Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practice (KABP) of health care professionals treating testicular and lymphatic cancer patients with chemotherapy: A qualitative analysis of interviews regarding practice and guidelines for discussing chemotherapy-induced infertility, sexual dysfunction and spermbanking. Parenthood After Cancer: Today's Options and Tomorrow's Hopes: A Multidisciplinary Conference, Houston, Texas, USA. March, 2004.
19. Rosberger, Z., Achille, M., Bultz, B.D., Chan, P., and Robaire, B. Communication around chemotherapy-induced infertility in young men treated for lymphomas or testicular cancer: the healthcare professional’s perspective. 1^st Annual Meeting of the American Psychosocial Oncology Society, Orlando, Florida. January, 2004.
20. Hack, T., Pickles, T., Bultz, B.D., Ruether, D., and Degner, L. Providing audiotapes of primary adjuvant treatment consultations to men with prostate cancer: impact on quality of life, mood, state, recall, and satisfaction. 10^th Annual Conference of the International Society for Qualify of Life, Prague, Czech Republic. November 2003.
21. Hack, T., Pickles, T., Bultz, B.D., Ruether, D., Degner, L., Weir, L., and Mackey, J. Impact of providing audiotapes of primary adjuvant treatment consultations to women with breast cancer: a multi-randomized controlled trial.  3rd Scientific Conference of the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Alliance, Ottawa, ON. October, 2003.
22. Hack, T., Pickles, T., Bultz, B.D., Ruether, D., and Degner, L. Providing audiotapes of primary adjuvant treatment consultations to men with prostate cancer: patient involvement in decision making predicts quality of life, information recall and satisfaction with oncologist communication and intervention. 2nd International Shared Decision Making Conference, Swansea, Wales. September, 2003.
23. Bultz, B.D., Holland, J., Carlson, L.E., and Hack, T. The Group Room - live radio broadcast from the 6th World Congress in Psychosocial Oncology, Banff, Alberta. April 23-27, 2003.
24. Bultz, B.D. Opening Address. 6th World Congress in Psychosocial Oncology, Banff, Alberta. April 23-27, 2003.
25. Cameron, R., Degner, L., Bultz, B.D., and Joza, J. The development of a national sociobehavioural cancer research network. 6th World Congress in Psychosocial Oncology, Banff, Alberta. April 23-27, 2003.
26. Elwood, A.L., and Bultz, B.D. Valuation of life, quality of life and the desire for hastened death among terminally ill cancer patients. 6th World Congress in Psychosocial Oncology, Banff, Alberta. April 23-27, 2003.
27. Martin, B., Lim, S., Bultz, B.D., and Ernst, S.D. Interdisciplinary team approach in caring for melanoma patients being treated with high does Interferon. 6th World Congress in Psychosocial Oncology, Banff, Alberta. April 23-27, 2003.
28. Carlson, L.E. and Bultz, B.D. Preliminary Results of the Psychosocial Screening Project: Phase I. Purple Ribbons and Happy Faces: What was that all about anyway? Grand Rounds, Tom Baker Cancer Centre. 2003.
29. Hack, T., Pickles, T., Bultz, B.D., Ruether, D., Degner, L., Weir, L., and Mackey, J. Providing audiotapes of primary adjuvant treatment consultations to women with breast cancer. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology, Halifax, N.S. 2002.
30. Hack, T., Pickles, T., Bultz, B.D., Ruether, D., Degner, L., Weir, L., and Mackey, J. Providing audiotapes of primary adjuvant treatment consultations to women with breast cancer: a multi-site randomized controlled trial. 60th Annual Meeting of the American Psychosomatic Society, Barcelona, Spain. 2002.

1. Hack, T., Pickles, T., Bultz, B.D., Ruether, D., Degner, L., Weir, L., and Mackey, J. Providing audiotapes of primary adjuvant treatment consultations to women with breast cancer: a multi-site randomized controlled trial. 37th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, San Francisco, CA. May 12 – 15, 2001.
2. Hack, T., Pickles, T., Bultz, B.D., Ruether, D., Degner, L., Weir, L., and Mackey, J. Provision of audiotapes of primary adjuvant treatment consultations to women newly diagnosed with breast cancer: a multi-site randomized controlled trial. 2nd Scientific Conference of the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Initiative, Quebec City, PQ. May 3 -5, 2001.
3. Bultz, B.D. Changing the face of cancer for patients, family and the health care system. Canadian Association of Provincial Cancer Agencies Annual Meeting. 2001.
4. Bultz, B.D.  Providing audiotapes of primary adjuvant treatment consultations to women with breast cancer: A multi-site randomized controlled trial. 37th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2001.
5. Hack, T.F., Pickles, T., Bultz, B.D, Degner, L.F., Ruether, D., and Weir, L. Providing audiotapes of primary treatment consultations to cancer patients. 10th Annual Clinical Oncology Society of Australia, Adelaide, Australia. 2000.
6. Bultz, B.D. Standards implementation: Progress and plans. Psychosocial Oncology 2000 and Beyond, Past Lessons, Future Directions. April 26-29, 2000.
7. Carlson, L., Taenzer, P., Bultz, B.D., Speca, M. DeGagne, T., Olson, K., Doll, R., and Rosberger, S. Computerized quality of life screening in an outpatient lung cancer clinic. Alberta Cancer Board Research Meeting. Edmonton, Alberta. November 10, 1999.
8. Bultz, B.D., Carlson and O’Bierne. Poster: The Alberta Research Satellite Centre of the Socio-behavioural Cancer Research Network: A Resource for Family Physicians. Annual Scientific Assembly of the College of Family Physicians of Canada – Alberta Chapter.  Banff, AB. 1999.
9. Bultz, B.D., Carlson, Heise. Poster: The Alberta Satellite Research Centre: New Hope for Sociobehavioural Cancer Research. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology. Edmonton, AB. 1999.
10. Casebeer, Carlson, Bultz, B.D. Poster: The Alberta Research Satellite Centre of the Sociobehavioural Cancer Research Network: A Resource for Researchers. Alberta Public Health Association Meeting. Edmonton, AB. 1999.
11. Carlson, L., Taenzer, P., Bultz, B.D.., Speca, M. DeGagne, T., Olson, K., Doll, R., and Rosberger, S. Computerized quality of life screening in an outpatient lung cancer clinic. Pan American Congress of Behavioural and Psychosocial Oncology, New York, NY. 1999.
12. Taenzer, P., Bultz, B.D., Carlson, L., Speca, M., DeGagne, T., Olson, K., Doll, R., and Rosberger, Z. Impact of computerized quality of life screening on physician behaviour and patient satisfaction in lung caner outpatients. 6th Annual University of Calgary Oncology Research Day. April 22, 1999.
13. Bultz, B.D., Bulter, L., Cohen, R., Degner, L., Doll, R., Hack, T., Leis, A., Ritvo, P., and Conley, A. Clinical study group (CSG) of the sociobehavioural cancer research network: Emerging opportunities of psychosocial oncology. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology 16th Annual Meeting Rays of Hope Approaching the 21st Century, Edmonton, AB. May 13-14, 1999.
14. Barry-Otfinowsky, P., Bultz, B.D., Handman, M., MacKenzie, W., and Summers, N. Developing a model for regional psychosocial oncology services as part of a CCN initiative in Alberta. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology 16th Annual Meeting Rays of Hope Approaching the 21st Century, Edmonton, AB. May 13-14, 1999.
15. Bultz, B.D., Heise, M., and Carlson, L. The Alberta Satellite Research Centre: New hope for sociobehavioural cancer research. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology 16th Annual Meeting Rays of Hope Approaching the 21st Century, Edmonton, AB. May 13-14, 1999.
16. Ottenbreit, N. and Bultz, B.D. Partner understanding of the prostate cancer experience. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology 16th Annual Meeting Rays of Hope Approaching the 21st Century. Edmonton, AB. May 13-14, 1999.
17. Shearer, T., Bultz, B.D., and Danielson, S. Kids tell what it's like... when a family member has cancer. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology 16th Annual Meeting Rays of Hope Approaching the 21st Century. Edmonton, AB. May 13-14, 1999.
18. Bultz, B.D. Psychosocial research: A Canadian perspective. American Cancer Society's Behavioral Research Centre Workshop The Future of Psychosocial Research: Colorectal Cancer Screening, Minorities and the Medically Underserved”, Atlanta, GA. April 22-23, 1999.
19. Hack, T.F., Pickles, T., Bultz, B.D., Degner, L.F., Davison, J., and Katz, A. Providing audiotapes of primary treatment consultations to breast and prostate patients: A tri-province randomized controlled trial. 10th Annual European Society of Psychosocial Oncology, Stockholm, Sweden. 1998.
20. Bultz, B.D., Speca, M., Brasher, P., Geggie, P., and Page, S. Partners of patients with breast cancer: Coping and caring. 4th International Congress for Psycho-Oncology, Hamburg, Germany. September 3-6, 1998.

1. Bultz, B.D. Partners of patients with breast cancer: Coping and caring - a preliminary report. Alberta Cancer Board Annual Research Meeting, Edmonton, AB. November 1996.
2. Speca, M., Geggie, P., Davis, J., Harasyn, P., Taenzer, P., and Bultz, B.D. Quality of life assessment in the waiting room: Feasibility and validity. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology Annual Meeting and Conference - From Research to Action: Learning and Sharing, Montreal, QC. May 29-31, 1996.
3. Bultz, B.D., Bharadwaj, B., Brant, R., Parsons, L., and Russell, M.L. Quality of life after coronary artery bypass graft surgery: Analysis of pilot data. Canadian Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Charlottetown, PEI. June 15, 1995.
4. Bultz, B.D. Partners of breast cancer patients. Reach For Recovery Group - Canadian Cancer Society, Calgary, AB. November 15, 1994.
5. Bultz, B.D., A retrospective review of the impact of socio-demographic and medical factors on outcome of in vitro fertilization. Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society Annual Meeting, Montreal, PQ, September 9, 1994.
6. Bultz, B.D. Apply the code of ethics to emerging issues in psychology. Canadian Psychology Association Workshop, Penticton, BC. June 30, 1994.
7. Bultz, B.D., Koopmans, J., and Sellick, S. Research and clinical issues in support groups. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology Conference and Meeting, Ottawa, On. June 1994.
8. Bultz, B.D., Pettifor, J., Griffin, R., Lucki, G., and Samuels, M. Practice review workshop. Psychologists Association of Alberta Conference and Workshop, Edmonton, AB. May 27, 1994.
9. Pettifor, J., Bultz, B.D, Samuels, M., Griffin, R., and Lucki, G. Professional practice: maintaining competency through self-evaluation of needs. Psychologists Association of Alberta Conference and Workshop, Edmonton, AB. May 27, 1994.
10. Davis, J., Taenzer, P.A., Harasym, P., Speca, M., Geggie, P., and Bultz, B.D. Session II: Breast cancer, feasibility of automated quality of life screening in an outpatient breast cancer clinic. First Annual Research Day, Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary AB. April 22, 1994.
11. Bultz, B.D. and Koopmans, J. Support groups: clinical practice.  Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology Conference and Meeting, Calgary, AB. 1993.
12. Taenzer, P., Koopmans, J., Bultz, B.D., and Brasher, P. A large group format smoking cessation program: follow-up study of participant outcomes 1987 - 1990. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology Conference, Kingston, ON. May 7-9, 1992.
13. Samuels, M., Pettifor, J.L., Griffin, R., Lucki, G., and Bultz, B.D. How do I measure up? Guidelines for self-evaluation. Canadian Psychological Association Convention, Calgary, AB. June 1991.
14. Pettifor, J.L., Bultz, B.D., Samuels, M., Griffin, R., and Lucki, G. Report on the model for practice enhancement based on consultation with clinical psychologists. Psychologists Association of Alberta Conference, Edmonton, AB. 1991.
15. Pettifor, J., Bultz, B/D., Samuels, M., Griffin, R., Enzle, S., and Lucki, G. The professional practice of psychology: self-evaluation. Psychologists Association of Alberta Conference, Edmonton, AB. 1991.
16. Young, B., Bultz, B.D., and Russell, J.A. Educating patients about follow up after orchidectomy alone or chemotherapy for the treatment of Stage I non-seminomas. Alberta Cancer Board Scientific and Research Retreat, Banff, AB. November 23-25, 1990.
17. Bultz, B.D. Psychosocial sequelae of cancer. Lethbridge Regional General Hospital, Lethbridge, AB. October 25, 1990.
18. Taenzer, P.A., Bultz, B.D., Jason, G.W., Pajurkova, E.M., Shin, K.H., and Thomas, H.G. Radiotherapy for malignant astrocytomas: neuropsychological status and quality of life of patients and spouses. Second Annual Alberta Cancer Board Scientific Meeting, Kananaskis, AB. November 1989.
19. Young, B. and Bultz, B.D. Is non-compliance a problem for psychosocial oncology? 5th Annual Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology Conference, Vancouver, BC. April 5-7, 1989.
20. Young, B., Bultz, B.D., and Russell, J.A. Compliance factors in the treatment of testicular cancer by orchidectomy alone or orchidectomy plus chemotherapy. 5th Annual Alberta Cancer Board Scientific Meeting, Kananaskis, AB. December 9, 1988.
21. Stam, H., Bultz, B.D., and Bertrand, L.D. Psychosocial problems and interventions in a referred cancer patient population. 5th Annual Alberta Cancer Board Scientific Meeting, Kananaskis, AB. December 9, 1988.
22. Pajurkova, E.M., Bultz, B.D., Taenzer, P.A., Shin, K.H., and Thomas, H.G. Neuropsychological evaluation at beginning and end of multiple daily fractionated radio-therapy for supratentorial malignant astrocytomas. 22nd Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences, Vancouver, BC. June 1987.
23. Taenzer, P.A., Bultz, B.D., Jason, G.W., Pajurkova, E.M., Shin, K.H., and Thomas, H.G. Radiotherapy for malignant astrocytomas: Neurophsycological status and quality of life of patient and spouses: A pilot study. Third Canadian Psychosocial Oncology Conference, Saskatoon, SK. April 1987.
24. Stam, H.J., Bultz, B.D., and Hagen, W. Psychosocial problems subsequent to cancer and intervention for their amelioration. Society of Behavioral Medicine - Eighth Annual Scientific Session, Washington, DC. March 1987.
25. Bultz, B.D. Neuropsychological status and quality of life of patients and spouses: a pilot study. Third Canadian Psychosocial Oncology Conference. 1987.
26. Boyle, M. and Bultz, B.D. Bereavement counselling in groups: is it useful? Sixth World Congress on Care of the Terminally Ill, Montreal, QC. 1986.
27. Bultz, B.D. Psychosocial Oncology: a practical approach to counselling cancer patients and their families, Calgary, AB. 1985.
28. Stam, H.J., Bultz, B.D., and Pittman, C.D. Psychosocial problems and interventions in a cancer patient population. Canadian Psychological Association Annual Convention, Halifax, NS. 1985.
29. Bultz, B.D. Psychosocial aspects of cancer therapy - combined clinical round. Bayview Clinic of the Ontario Cancer Foundation, Sunnybrook Medical Centre, Toronto, ON. 1984.
30. Bultz, B.D. Pathological grieving, bereavement II:  a workshop for health care professionals. Sponsored by Hospice Calgary and Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary, AB. 1984.
31. Bultz, B.D. Unresolved grief. Dealing with Grief Conference, Sponsored by Alberta Pastoral Care Association and the Canadian Association of Pastoral Education. 1984
32. Bultz, B.D. Psychosocial care of the cancer patient. Ontario Oncology Association, Toronto, ON. 1984.
33. Scott, J. and Bultz, B.D. A model of service delivery for the 80's: the psychosocial care of cancer patients. The Alberta Association of Social Workers Annual Conference. 1983
34. Scott, J. and Bultz, B.D. New techniques of service delivery: 1980's approach to the psychosocial care of cancer patients. Proceedings Annual General Meeting, Alberta Association of Social Workers. 1983.
35. Bultz, B.D. Unresolved pathological grief. Dealing with Grief Conference, sponsored by Alberta Pastoral Care Association and Canadian Association of Pastoral Education. 1983.
36. Bultz, B.D. What do you answer when a patient asks "Am I Dying?" Workshop in Hospice Care Principles and Practice, Calgary, AB. February 9 and May 11, 1983
37. Bultz, B.D. Psychosocial stress of cancer. Canadian Cancer Society Annual General Meeting, Calgary, AB. 1982.
38. Bultz, B.D. Unresolved pathological grief. Dealing with Grief Conference, Sponsored by Alberta Pastoral Care Association and Canadian Association of Pastoral Education. 1982.
39. Bultz, B.D. Psychosocial resources in a cancer centre: future direction, Sponsored by Tom Baker Cancer Centre and the University of Calgary, Calgary AB. 1982.