Ep 90 – Digital wellbeing for clinicians

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Ep 90 – Digital wellbeing for clinicians

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Feb 2, 2024

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We are constantly connected to the web! You are likely connected right now, trying to decide what podcast to listen to! In this episode, Dr James Waldron interviews Dr Alex Lai of the WorkWell Doctors in the first of a series about staying well in an increasingly digital world. How do we check in with our use of digital tools? What impact might it have on our concentration and mental health? All will be explored in this episode.

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Feb 2, 2024

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Ep 90 – Digital wellbeing for clinicians

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