This episode explores how the imbalance of knowledge between doctors and patients shapes the entire consultation. Clinicians understand the body, the process, and the plan — while children and parents often feel lost, passive, or intimidated. This hierarchy of knowledge can unintentionally block questions, reduce engagement, and weaken treatment adherence.

We cover:

• Why “we know, they don’t” creates an invisible power imbalance
• How medical expertise can feel almost magical — and intimidating — to families
• Why children become passive when they don’t understand the structure of the consultation
• How parents often feel too insecure to ask questions, even when they need clarity
• Why treatment plans fail when they remain “the doctor’s plan” instead of becoming the patient’s plan
• How recognising th ...