In order to feel empowered and safe, whilst navigating our own heath journeys, it is also important we remember we are being looked after by humans - the consultants, nurses, surgeons, anaesthetist - we are all in this human experience together.
You may find this conversation with kidney transplant and vascular access surgeon, Mike Stephens, useful. A lovely and grounded man. It is part of the Integrating a holistic approach to kidneys series.