Q&A with Dr. K
Do you have questions about your health? Need help navigating the health care system or understanding certain conditions, medications or other treatments? With decades of health care experience, Mountain Pacific Chief Medical Officer Dr. Doug Kuntzweiler (Dr. K) has the answers. And on Q&A with Dr. K, the doctor is always in.
Episodes
14 episodes
Should I Be Concerned I Have Dense Breasts?
Nearly half of all women who get a mammogram for the first time will hear this from their doctor: You have dense breasts. But what does this mean? And should women who get this news be concerned? In this episode of Q&A with Dr. K, Dr. Doug ...
Is Vaping Safer Than Smoking?
Vaping is a popular trend, especially among young people. Many believe vaping is a safer alternative to smoking or using tobacco and use vaping as a way to quit smoking. But what exactly is involved when you vape? And is it really better for yo...
What Exactly Is the Prostate? And What Are the Pros and Cons of Prostate Cancer Screening?
In this episode of Q&A with Dr. K, Dr. Doug Kuntzweiler takes us on his personal journey of being diagnosed with and getting treated for prostate cancer. With 1 in 8 men being diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lives, and...
What Should I Know About Early-Onset Cancer?
Early-onset cancer cases are on the rise. What do we need to know about this concerning trend? How are early-onset cancers different from other cancers? Who is at risk? And what are researchers saying? In this episode of Q&A with Dr. K, we ...
Being an Empowered Patient - How Can Using Technology Improve My Health?
As technology becomes more and more prevalent in the way we receive and even schedule our care, what role do patients play in embracing health information technology to improve health and the health care experience? We wrap up our empowered pat...
Being an Empowered Patient - What Is My Role in Medication Safety?
Taking any medication can have risks, but those risks increase when we do not know key information about the medication, do not take the medication when or how we are supposed to or take multiple medications. Dr. K and special guest Kyla Newlan...
Being an Empowered Patient - What Questions Should I Ask My Provider?
This episode of Q&A with Dr. K launches our series about what it means to be an empowered patient, starting with having the confidence to ask questions and knowing which questions to ask when talking with your health care provider. Dr. K sh...
What Is a Power of Attorney, and Why Is Having One So Important?
Talking about death or life-threatening illnesses or injuries is not easy. However, planning for these events makes sure you get the health care you want and offers you and your loved ones peace of mind, helping eliminate difficult decisions in...
How Dangerous Is It to Have Sex with Someone Who Has HIV?
The human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is still a public health problem affecting millions of people in the U.S. and around the world, and yet it is an issue we do not talk about - or when we do, it carries stigma and misinformation. Many pe...
How Can I Stick to My New Year's Resolution to Lower My Blood Pressure?
Whether is for a new year's resolution, an effort to follow doctor's orders or any other reason to improve your health, sticking to a lifestyle change can be challenging. Dr. K offers advice on how to set realistic goals to achieve a healthier ...
What Is Hospice and What Types of Care Are "Allowed?"
What is hospice care? Is it different from palliative care? And why is some care denied when a loved one is on hospice care?Dr. K addresses these questions and more as we take a few minutes to better understand hospice, where hospice ca...
Is COVID-19 Surfacing Again?
What is the latest with COVID-19? With reports of a bump in positive cases and hospitalizations, is it resurfacing? Who should get the newest COVID vaccine? And how do we know when we are up to date on our COVID vaccinations?Dr. K...
Will I Get Diabetes if it Runs in My Family?
Understanding diabetes and your risks for developing diabetes can be challenging and a little scary, especially when diabetes runs in your family. What's the difference between prediabetes, type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes? If people in my f...
Am I Just Forgetful, or Is This Dementia?
We all have trouble remembering details here and there as we get older. Why did I come into this room? Where did I put my car keys? What is that one actor’s name? But when does forgetfulness, a normal part of aging, tip into dementia—which is n...