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The divide between neurology and psychiatry is viewed by some as a historical artifact (Baker et al. 2002). New developments in neuroscience are bringing an understanding of the mechanisms of interactions among biological, psychological, and social aspects of illness, making this one of the most intellectually fascinating areas of work for a psychiatrist. Psychiatrists working in a clinical neurosciences center are likely to be required to address four main categories of clinical problems:

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