Working as an embedded researcher in a healthcare setting: A practical guide for current or prospective embedded researchers.

The article looks at the benefits of and challenges facing researchers embedded in health services while maintaining affiliation with an academic institution. The need to understand the experiences of embedded researchers to understand their role is emphasized. One of the benefits of working as an embedded researcher is its positive effect on medical research. Also cited is the implication of the conflicting priorities of researchers and clinicians involved in the research.