Infectious diseases is a specialty built on inference, nuance, and—not infrequently—doubt. In this episode, Paul Bunce reflects on the uncertainty baked into ID practice, from ambiguous diagnoses to the risks of overconfidence.

Why are we rarely sure, even after years of training?
How do we keep moving forward without pretending we’re certain?

The practice of Infectious Diseases isn’t always about finding “the answer”—it’s about learning to work in the fog, and still make decisions that matter.