Dr. Linny Phuong explores the themes from The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande with Associate Professor Stephen Warrillow, intensivist and Director of Intensive Care at Austin Health. They delve into the critical role of checklists in medicine and how structured processes improve patient safety, clinical governance, and team culture.   Key topics include:   The importance of clinical governance and why doctors—at all levels—should care How checklists prevent errors, improve efficiency, and create safer systems The role of checklists in high-risk procedures and everyday hospital operations How structured systems like medical emergency teams (MET calls) have saved lives The intersection of AI and medicine—will AI enhance or replace clinical decision-making? Leadership, culture, and the role of ‘soft skills’ in high-performing medical teams Practical strategies for self-care and preventing burnout Stephen shares valuable insights on how structured systems, checklists, and leadership play a vital role in modern healthcare. He also highlights the need for balance—both in medicine and personal life—and encourages doctors to cultivate passions outside of their careers.   Join us for this insightful conversation on why getting things right in medicine isn’t just about skill, but about creating the right systems to support excellent patient care. Contact details for listeners:   AMA Victoria Director of Communication and Advocacy, Taryn Sheehy at amavic@amavic.com.au Facebook: AMAinVictoria Twitter: amavictoria Instagram: youramavic LinkedIn: Australian Medical Association (Victoria) Links: https://amavic.com.au/news---resources/podcast-the-doctors-room   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices