This episode explores why fear exists and how it shapes a child’s behaviour in medical settings. Fear narrows attention, blocks new information, and triggers withdrawal, freezing, or fighting — making cooperation nearly impossible. We look at how early painful experiences create lasting associations with doctors, why children often arrive already guarded, and what this means for clinicians aiming to build trust. In essence, fear keeps us safe, but in paediatric care it carries a heavy price unless we address it intentionally.

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Music by Sascha Ende via ende.app

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