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Hal Siden is a Clinical Professor in the Division of General Pediatrics at the University of British Columbia, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine. He serves as Investigator at the BC Children's Hospital, Medical Director at the Canuck Place Children's Hospice, and Division Lead for Palliative Medicine at BC Children's Hospital. His work bridges clinical practice, research, and policy development in pediatric palliative care.
- Research Themes: Longitudinal studies of life-threatening conditions, pain assessment in neurodevelopmental disorders, outcomes of palliative care, and medical cannabis regulation.
- Collaborations: National and international partnerships, including PedPalASCNet and Gulf Cooperation Council initiatives.
His research integrates biomedical/clinical, psychosocial, and health services perspectives to address the unique challenges faced by children with life-threatening diseases and their families. Recent publications focus on in-home data collection, caregiver motivation, and medical cannabis applications in pediatric populations. He also contributes to methodological advancements in systematic reviews and epidemiological studies.
Current projects include modeling complex care services, economic evaluations of hospice care, and exploring genetic diagnosis implications. His team at BC Children's Hospital collaborates with researchers, clinicians, and trainees across disciplines to innovate pediatric palliative care.
