00:00:32Dinesh’s journey into medicine
00:01:38Returning to medicine after his accident
00:04:24The role of occupational therapists
00:05:54Breaking barriers and thinking differently
00:07:29How lived experience shapes patient care
In Part 1 of our conversation with Dr Dinesh Palipana, doctor, researcher and disability advocate, Chanelle explores the experiences that have shaped his approach to life, medicine and healthcare. Dinesh shares his journey back to medical school following a spinal cord injury and the practical challenges of adapting to work in medicine.
Together, they discuss accessibility, the importance of attitudes in breaking down barriers, and the valuable role occupational therapists can play in helping people participate in work and everyday life. Dinesh also reflects on his own experience as a patient and how that perspective continues to influence the way he connects with and cares for patients today.