Sometimes the best next step in infectious diseases isn’t to add more antibiotics — it’s to stop, reset, and start fresh. In this episode, Dr. Paul Bunce reflects on the value of a “mulligan,” borrowed from golf but applied to patient care: the strategic do-over.

Through real-world cases, we explore when pressing reset can clarify confusing clinical stories, improve stewardship, and spare patients unnecessary risk — and when holding back is the safer choice.