What is your IQ?

This episode explores a rarely discussed truth in healthcare: doctors and patients often operate with very different cognitive resources. With physicians statistically averaging an IQ around 127 — the top 5% — and patients navigating fear, stress, and unfamiliar environments, communication gaps are inevitable unless clinicians intentionally bridge them.We cover:Why doctors often underestimate the cognitive gap between themselves and patientsHow fear and hospital stress drastically reduce parents’ and children’s ability to process informationWhy intelligence is a given tool, not an achievementThe reality that 80% of medical information is forgotten immediatelyWhy the responsibility to adjust communication lies with cliniciansThe guiding principle: if a three‑year‑old can understand it, the parents will tooKey takeaway:Our intelligence isn’t something to be proud of — it’s something to use. When we translate complex concepts into simple, accessible language, we create clarity, trust, and genuine partnership in care.Tune in for a grounded, compassionate look at how smarter communication leads to safer, calmer encounters.You can find this content also in my blog: https://wp.me/pfxEk2-8VMusic by Sascha Ende via ende.appSoli deo gratia