taking a vacation in the current economic
climate, let alone those of us responsible for
the health of others. If you're anything like
the doctors I spoke with, you might actually
be afraid to take a vacation.
a certain amount of letting go. I spoke with
several health professionals to understand
what their struggles and solutions have been
when planning time away from work.
years before you're able to plan a big trip, but
that doesn't mean you can't take a vacation.
Instead of aiming for two weeks off, start
small and perhaps give yourself a Friday off
every other week.
Dermatologist, didn't take a vacation for the
first two years after she set up her practice
27 years ago.
long weekends," Dr Jaliman says. "That's
a way you don't really lose patients, I find,
because they can get you during the week."
a covering physician, some patients will
leave your care for theirs. There's of course
a chance of that, but don't let that stop you.
It will be better for all of your patients not
to mention your own well being if you take
time off and don't get burned out.
of no use to anybody if you overwork. I think
you need to come back refreshed; it's good to
take time off."
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