The Spotlight Series - Don’t just survive, thrive!

How technology is helping people with spinal cord injuries with Dr Dinesh Palipana

January 30, 2023 Nicola Steel Season 5 Episode 1
The Spotlight Series - Don’t just survive, thrive!
How technology is helping people with spinal cord injuries with Dr Dinesh Palipana
Show Notes

In the first episode of Season 5 of the "Don't Just Survive, Thrive" podcast, Nicola talks to Dinesh Palipana OAM.  Dinesh is a doctor, lawyer, disability advocate and the first quadriplegic medical intern in Queensland. He has many accolades including Queensland Australian of the Year. 


Nicola talks to Dinesh about his personal story including his highlights and challenges.  They discuss how tech and his research project, Project BioSpine, is helping people with spinal cord injuries.  They also explore the impact of automation and robotics on medicine and how it can give back the most important element - the doctor/ patient relationship.


They finish by talking about how his disability has set him free and what he would say to his younger self prior to the accident.  To discover more, read Dinesh's book "Stronger" - Stronger - Palipana, Dinesh | 9781760984786 | Amazon.com.au | Books