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Perfectionism in Medical Families: How to Break Free from the Pressure to be Flawless with Amna Shabbir, MD Feb 17, 2026

Perfectionism in Medical Families: Breaking the Pressure to Be Flawless

Perfectionism is often celebrated in medicine.

High standards. Long hours. Flawless outcomes. Relentless achievement.

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