This episode is a little different. It's about choice.

Let's be very clear from the start: this conversation is not about second-guessing clinical judgment. It's not about telling dermatologists what they should recommend. And it's certainly not about criticizing any particular treatment approach.

More specifically, it's about the responsibility dermatology practices have to ensure patients understand they have choices — even when the physician has a strong recommendation.

And it's about what can happen when patients later discover they were never told there were options. 

As always, this podcast is sponsored by GentleCure from SkinCure Oncology, whose work is centered on expanding patient awareness of options for cases of non-melanoma skin cancer.

Their support of this program reflects an important principle behind today's conversation: patients always deserve to know their options.