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and the chapter concludes by outlining the role of the researcher’s relationship with the study. 1.11 Summary This chapter has provided the reader with the aim of the study, research questions and a discussion of the justifications for the study. The chapter has also defined the term ‘remote’ and discussed the constitution of the remote mental health workforce. The chapter then concluded with a definition of ‘mental health’, a brief overview of the study design and an outline of the rest of the thesis. Having outlined the various groups who constitute the remote mental health workforce, Chapter 2 discusses the background to the study. The discussion focuses on the unique issues and substantial barriers facing the workforce in the delivery of mental healthcare, as well as the resources available. The chapter concludes by discussing the definition of primary healthcare and the factors that shape the models for delivering remote mental healthcare.