This paper describes, from the personal perspective of a mid-career researcher, principles and advice regarding the development of an embedded clinical psychiatric research program within a medical school and public sector mental health service. From this experience, some general principles are drawn.
Conclusions:
Through careful strategic planning, together with collaboration with the mental health service, it is possible to bootstrap and develop an embedded clinical research program.
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