From Fear to Fun: How I structure the consultation
From Fear to Fun - Efficient consultation - Empower patients by Astrid M. Koenig
Episode notes
This episode breaks down how a pediatric ENT consultation can be structured to reduce fear, build trust, and create a smooth, child‑centred experience. By acting as the conductor of the consultation, the doctor guides the flow in a way that supports both the child and the parents — from first contact to shared decision‑making.
We cover:
- Why the doctor must “conduct” the consultation rather than let it unfold passively
- The four classic steps of a medical encounter — and why specialists often reverse the first two
- How starting with the physical exam reduces fear and builds instant cooperation
- Why empowering the child with the “ear‑television” transforms the examination into curiosity
- How toys create space for parents to listen without distraction
- Why delaying the conversation with parents hel ...
Keywords
communicationDoctorpatientchildparentmental conceptsnon-verbal communication