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