When patients aren’t feeling well, they often want not only good care but also fast results. They want to get back to their daily routines, ready for that big vacation, or at their very best for their daughter’s wedding. And, they can be very persistent. While it is easy to provide a prescription for antibiotics, clinicians must serve as responsible leaders for their patients and for the health of the general public by practicing good stewardship and acting in the best interest of all patients.