[Building trust together].

Since the corona pandemic, there has been more distrust towards the government and official institutions, more people are attracted to conspiracy theories and society has become more polarized. This increased distrust is also reflected in doctors' consulting rooms. It can be specifically aimed at medical interventions, the prescription of medication and the use of vaccinations, but also more broadly at the doctor as a representative of the established order. This requires doctors to be able to build a good working relationship with a distrustful patient. A conversation technique that has proven effective in promoting collaborative relationships in the event of conflicting beliefs between doctor and patient is the LEAP method. This article provides directions on how doctors can talk and collaborate with distrustful patients.