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The Importance of Disconnection

The Importance of Disconnection

Update: 2025-06-04
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Dr. Rob Saper, Chair of the Department of Wellness and Preventive Medicine at Cleveland Clinic, explains what it means to fully disconnect from your work as a practicing physician, and discusses practical, actionable steps to do so.

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The Importance of Disconnection

The Importance of Disconnection

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