Erosion of a sense of calling – does it matter? Dr Suzy Jordache, speaking at the Risky Business Conference in Johannesburg in March 2018, examines why those with a sense of calling are more resilient to the stresses of being a healthcare professional and how losing a sense of calling can have a detrimental effect on patients, healthcare teams and the individual themselves. Dr Jordache provides tools for conducting ‘sense of calling’ self-audits.