This Special Interview is taken from the 6th International Tracheostomy Symposium, held in Manchester UK, in October 2021. David was a patient on our ICU in Manchester during the pandemic and needed a tracheostomy as part of his care. Dave is interviewed by Dr Becky Dooley from the NTSP and they cover all of the things that we don't often think about from a healthcare perspective. There are some powerful lessons to learn about the patient experience and what we can do to improve it. There is also a clear message of hope and gratitude for all the care we provide for our patients when they need us most.

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