From Fear to Fun: The role of change

This episode explores why change is an unavoidable part of every medical encounter — and why long‑term adherence to treatment plans is often so poor. Patients come to us because something in their health has shifted, yet we frequently treat them as passive recipients of the changes we prescribe. Sustainable change requires partnership, not imposition.We cover:Why every treatment requires change in habits, routines, or behaviourHow doctors often expect patients to change without involving them in the processWhy long‑term adherence can drop to 30% when plans aren’t co‑createdThe gap between the ideal world of shared decision‑making and real‑world time pressureWhy parents often ask “What would you do?” out of fear and uncertaintyHow imposed plans become our plans, not their plansKey takeaway:Change is inevitable in healthcare — but lasting change only happens when children and parents understand, accept, and co‑create the plan. In upcoming episodes, we’ll explore two essential foundations of change‑management: persuasive communication and cognitive dissonance.Tune in for a thoughtful look at how to make change feel possible, shared, and sustainable.You can find this content also in my blog: https://wp.me/pfxEk2-8YMusic by Sascha Ende via ende.appSoli deo gratia