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Barbara J. Burns, Ph.D. is Chief, Clinical Services Research Branch, Division of Biometry and Epidemiology, National Institute of Mental Health, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Address reprint requests to Dr. Burns.

Herbert C. Schulberg, Ph.D. is Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

We would like to recognize Sandy Padwo for compiling and editing the references and typing this paper for publication. Her diligence and attention to detail was most appreciated.

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Burns, B.J., Schulberg, H.C. Organizing psychiatric care in general hospitals to meet medical and psychiatric needs. Administration in Mental Health 13, 180–188 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00819115

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