From Fear to Fun: Effective consultations - Empowered patients cover art

From Fear to Fun: Effective consultations - Empowered patients

From Fear to Fun: Effective consultations - Empowered patients

Written by: Astrid M. Koenig
Listen for free

About this listen

How to improve the relation between doctors and patients?

A lot is going on during any consultation. Frequently we are not aware of the obstacles in the way of effective communication in the outpatient clinic. This is especially the case when the patient is a child.

Learn how to empower your (paediatric) patients so that you can become their partner in their journey.

Learn how to use the time you have as efficient and effective as possible, with a high degree of patient satisfaction and treatment adherence.

Astrid M. Koenig
Episodes
  • Introduction to from Fear to Fun

    Introduction to from Fear to Fun
    Jan 24 2026

    What if a child’s doctor visit could be… fun?

    In this teaser, we step into the world of a child entering a doctor’s office — dragged in, surrounded by strangers, expecting pain, held tightly, and poked without control. What adults see as routine can feel overwhelming and frightening to a young patient.

    But does it have to be this way?

    As an ENT specialist who has worked with patients from newborns to the elderly, I’ve made every communication mistake in the book — and learned from them. By truly listening to children, I discovered how easily doctor–patient interactions can derail… and how they can be transformed.

    Today, my goal is simple:

    That every child walks into my clinic without fear, becomes curious about the examination, and leaves saying, “That was fun!”

    This series explores:

    • Part 1: The basics of communication
    • Part 2: What causes breakdowns in doctor–patient relationships
    • Part 3: Practical ways to improve paediatric encounters

    Although we focus on children, the same principles apply to adults — because human connection doesn’t change with age.

    Join me on the journey From Fear to Fun

    Music by Sascha Ende via ende.app
    Show More Show Less
    4 mins
No reviews yet