Dr David King
Senior Lecturer and Principal Speciality Supervisor (General Practice)
General Practice Clinical Unit
+61 7 336 55449
Dr King teaches into the General Practice course, as well as the Evidence-based Medicine subject within the Global Health course. Recent roles include Academic Course Coordinator of the General Practice course, and Academic Co-ordinator of the Urban LinCc project (a longitudinal placement for medical students in urban general practice). He does sessional General Practice at the Student Health Service, St. Lucia and the Refugee health clinic at the Mater Hospital.
David is the Queensland state representative for Doctors for the Environment Australia and has delivered many lectures to professional and lay audiences on the links between the environment and health. He is a senior examiner for the AMC, the RACGP and has conducted some practice-based assessment for APHRA. He is a member of AAAPC, RACGP and NTEU.
Researcher biography
As an academic GP I have a broad range of teaching and research interests, but the unifying thread is expertise in understanding and applying evidence to clinical practice. I taught Evidence-based practice for over 2 decades, and being part of numerous styles of systematic reviews has refined my critical appraisal skills. Therefore I bring methodological skills to a research team, and then the ability to understand the impact of findings and communicate them to various audiences. I enjoy the role of science communication, primarily via articles in The Conversation and dozens of interviews on mainstream and alternative media.
Journal Articles
King, David and ACP Journal Club Editorial Team at McMaster University (2025). Cytisinicline for 6 or 12 wk increased smoking cessation rates after treatment and up to 24 wk. Annals of Internal Medicine, 178 (9) ANNALS-25-02977-JC, JC105-JC105. doi: 10.7326/annals-25-02977-jc
Sturman, Nancy, Mitchell, Ben, Cameron, Rhys, Thomas, Hayley, Kelly, Michaela and King, David (2025). Online teaching materials and medical student impressions of general practice: Lots of rules and guidelines?. Australian Journal of General Practice, 54 (4), 229-233. doi: 10.31128/ajgp-05-24-7253
King, David (2024). In men with LUTS in primary care, a standardized intervention reduced symptoms by a small amount at 12 mo. Annals of Internal Medicine, 177 (3) e075219. doi: 10.7326/J24-0003
Marchant, Julie M., Chang, Anne B., Kennedy, Emma, King, David, Perret, Jennifer L., Schultz, Andre, Toombs, Maree R., Versteegh, Lesley, Dharmage, Shyamali C., Dingle, Rebecca, Fitzerlakey, Naomi, George, Johnson, Holland, Anne, Rigby, Debbie, Mann, Jennifer, Mazzone, Stuart, OBrien, Mearon, O'Grady, Kerry‐Ann, Petsky, Helen L., Pham, Jonathan, Smith, Sheree M.S., Wurze, Danielle F., Vertigan, Anne E. and Wark, Peter (2023). Cough in Children and Adults: Diagnosis, Assessment and Management (CICADA). Summary of an updated position statement on chronic cough in Australia. Medical Journal of Australia, 220 (1), 35-45. doi: 10.5694/mja2.52157
King, David (2023). Cytisinicline increased smoking abstinence at 6 and 12 wk. Annals of Internal Medicine, 176 (10), JC119-JC119. doi: 10.7326/J23-0080
Sturman, Nancy Jennifer, MItchell, Benjamin, Jennings, Warren, Kelly, Michaela, O'Reilly, Joanne Margaret and King, David (2023). Work-based feedback conversations with GP teachers. The Clinical Teacher, 20 (3) e13576, 1-7. doi: 10.1111/tct.13576
Thomas, Hayley Robyn, Best, Megan, Chua, David, King, David and Lynch, Johanna (2023). Whole person assessment for family medicine: a systematic review. BMJ Open, 13 (4) e065961, e065961. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-065961
King, David, Schien, Michael and Stanton, Rosemary (2023). Plant-rich diet: healthier for people and the planet. Australian Journal of General Practice, 52 (5), 269-272. doi: 10.31128/ajgp-09-22-6558
Hawke, Kate, King, David, van Driel, Mieke L. and McGuire, Treasure M. (2022). Homeopathic medicinal products for preventing and treating acute respiratory tract infections in children. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2022 (12) CD005974, CD005974. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD005974.pub6
King, David (2022). Viral infections and persistent cough: Evidence for treatment options. Australian Journal of General Practice, 51 (12), 924-927. doi: 10.31128/ajgp-05-22-6446
King, David (2022). Patients surviving COVID-19 had increased risk for adverse mental health outcomes vs. persons without COVID-19. Annals of Internal Medicine, 175 (6), JC69-JC69. doi: 10.7326/J22-0031
King, David B. (2022). Invitation to a single FS screening vs. usual care reduced colorectal cancer mortality and incidence at >15 y. Annals of internal medicine, 175 (3) JC32, JC32-JC32. doi: 10.7326/J22-0004
King, David, Hawke, Kate, McGuire, Treasure and van Driel, Mieke (2020). Homeopathic Preparations for Preventing and Treating Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Academic Pediatrics, 21 (2), 211-220. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2020.07.016
Dick, Marie-Louse, Henderson, Margaret, Wei, Yi, King, David, Anderson, Katrina and Thistlethwaite, Jill (2019). A systematic review of the approaches to multi-level learning in the general practice context, using a realist synthesis approach: BEME Guide No. 55. Medical Teacher, 41 (8), 1-15. doi: 10.1080/0142159X.2019.1595554
King, David (2019). What role for saline nasal irrigation?. Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin, 57 (4), 56-59. doi: 10.1136/dtb.2018.000023
Hawke, Kate, van Driel, Mieke L., Buffington, Benjamin J., Mcguire, Treasure M. and King, David (2018). Homeopathic medicinal products for preventing and treating acute respiratory tract infections in children. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2018 (4) CD005974, 1-64. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD005974.pub4
Henderson, Margaret, Upham, Susan, King, David, Dick, Marie-Louise and van Driel, Mieke (2018). Medical students, early general practice placements and positive supervisor experiences. Education for Primary Care, 29 (2), 71-78. doi: 10.1080/14739879.2017.1409084
Forbes, Malcolm P. and King, David B. (2015). The need to upskill rural general practitioners in mental health care. Medical Journal of Australia, 203 (5), 211-211. doi: 10.5694/mja15.00406
King, David (2015). Doctors should lead on population. Medical Observer, 16.06.2015
King, David, Mitchell, Ben, Williams, Christopher P. and Spurling, Geoffrey K. P. (2015). Saline nasal irrigation for acute upper respiratory tract infections (Review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2015 (4) CD006821, CD006821. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006821.pub3
Dickfos, Marilla, King, David, Parekh, Sanjoti, Boyle, Frances M. and Vandelanotte, Corneel (2014). General practitioners’ perceptions of and involvement in health behaviour change: can computer-tailored interventions help?. Primary Health Care Research and Development, 16 (3), 316-321. doi: 10.1017/S1463423614000498
McCarron, Geralyn P. and King, David (2014). Unconventional natural gas developments: economic salvation or looming public health disaster?. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 38 (2), 108-109. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.12196
Parekh, Sanjoti, King, David, Boyle, Frances M. and Vandelanotte, Corneel (2014). Randomized controlled trial of a computer-tailored multiple health behaviour intervention in general practice: 12-month follow-up results. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 11 (1) 41, 41. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-11-41
Teh, Jen Lee, King, David, Watson, Bernadette and Liu, Shuang (2014). Self-stigma, anticipated stigma, and help-seeking communication in people with mental illness. PORTAL Journal of Multidisciplinary International Studies, 11 (1), 1-18. doi: 10.5130/portal.v11i1.3295
Thistlethwaite, Jill E., Bartle, Emma, Chong, Amy Ai Ling, Dick, Marie-Louise, King, David, Mahoney, Sarah, Papinczak, Tracey and Tucker, George (2013). A review of longitudinal community and hospital placements in medical education: BEME Guide No. 26. Medical Teacher, 35 (8), E1340-E1364. doi: 10.3109/0142159X.2013.806981
King, David (2013). A healthy world without inequality. Medical Observer.
Parekh, Sanjoti, Vandelanotte, Corneel, King, David and Boyle, Frances M. (2012). Improving diet, physical activity and other lifestyle behaviours using computer-tailored advice in general practice: a randomised controlled trial. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 9 (1) 108, 108.1-108.10. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-9-108
Parekh, Sanjoti, Vandelanotte, Corneel, King, David and Boyle, Frances M. (2012). Design and baseline characteristics of the 10 Small Steps Study: A randomised controlled trial of an intervention to promote healthy behaviour using a lifestyle score and personalised feedback. BMC Public Health, 12 (1) 179, 179.1-179.9. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-12-179
May, Meryta L., Doi, Suhail A., King, David, Evans, Jenny and Robson, Jennifer M. (2012). Prospective evaluation of an Australian pertussis toxin IgG and IgA enzyme immunoassay. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology, 19 (2), 190-197. doi: 10.1128/CVI.05430-11
Kassel, Jessica C., King, David and Spurling, Geoffrey K. P. (2010). Saline nasal irrigation for acute upper respiratory tract infections. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 3 (10) CD006821, CD006821-1-CD006821-35. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006821.pub2
Parekh, S, King, D, Owen, N and Jamrozik, K (2009). Spousal concordance and reliability of the 'Prudence Score' as a summary of diet and lifestyle. AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 33 (4), 320-324. doi: 10.1111/j.1753-6405.2009.00402.x
Spurling, Geoffrey, Askew, Deborah A., Mitchell, Geoffrey K. and King, David B. (2009). Bacterial skin infections-an observational study. Australian Family Physician, 38 (7), 547-551.
King, David (2008). Clear evidence. Australian Doctor (11/JULY)
Bambling, M., Kavanagh, D., Lewis, G., King. R., King, D., Sturk, H., Turpin, M., Gallois, C. and Bartlett, H. (2007). Challenges faced by general practitioners and allied mental health services in providing mental health services in rural Queensland. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 15 (2), 126-130. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1584.2007.00866.x
Heidi Sturk, David Kavanagh, Cynthia Gallois, David King, Merrill Turpin, Robert King and Helen Bartlett (2007). Should mental health issues be addressed in primary care, and can it be done? Views of rural general practitioners in Queensland. Australasian Psychiatry, 15 (S1), S90-S94. doi: 10.1080/10398560701701270
Dick, Marie-Louise B., King, David B., Mitchell, Geoffrey K., Kelly, Glynn D., Buckley, John F. and Garside, Susan J. (2007). Vertical Integration in Teaching And Learning (VITAL): an approach to medical education in general practice. Medical Journal of Australia, 187 (2), 133-135. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2007.tb01164.x
King, D. B., Dickinson, J. A. and Boulton, M-R. (2006). Clinical skills textbooks fail evidence-based examination. ACP Journal Club, 144 (1), A-10-A-11. doi: 10.7326/acpjc-2006-144-1-a10
King, David B., Dickinson, James A., Boulton, Maria-Renee and Toumpas, Chris (2005). Clinical skills textbooks fail evidence-based examination. Evidence-Based Medicine, 10 (5), 131-132. doi: 10.1136/ebm.10.5.131
Morton, A. and King, D. (2003). Fatigue and endocrine disorders: causes and comorbiditie. Australian family physician, 32 (11), 895-900.
McKenna, K. T., Tooth, L. R., King, D. B., Clark, M. J., O'Rourke, P. K., Steinberg, M. A. and de Looze, F. J. (2003). Older patients request more information: a survey of use of written patient education materials in general practice. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 22 (1), 15-19. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.2003.tb00457.x
King, D. B. (2001). Evidence-based medicine: A framework for clinical practice. Evidence-based Medicine, 6 (4), 103-103.
King, David (2001). Review of Evidence-Based Medicine: A Framework for Clinical Practice. Evidence-Based Medicine, 6 (4), 103-103. doi: 10.1136/ebm.6.4.103
Conference Papers
Jennings, Warren, Mitchell, Ben, Kelly, Michaela, Henderson, Margaret, O'Reilly, Jo, King, David and Sturman, Nancy (2019). “Something to work on as you go”?: feedback conversations following work-based assessment in general practice. ANZAHPE 2019, Canberra, ACT, Australia , 1-4 July 2019.
Jennings, Warren, Mitchell, Ben, Kelly, Michaela, Henderson, Margaret, O'Reilly, Jo, King, David and Sturman, Nancy (2019). Assessment on the run: acceptability and feasibility of medical student work-based assessment in general practice placements. ANZAHPE 2019, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 1-4 July 2019.
Mitchell, B., Jennings, W., Henderson, M., O'Reilly, J., King, D., Kelly, M. and Sturman, N. (2019). "Something to work on as you go?": feedback conversations following work-based assessment in general practice. ANZAHPE 2019, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 1-4 July 2019.
Kelly, Michaela, Mitchell, Benjamin, Jennings, Warren , Henderson, Margaret , King, David , O'Reilly, J. and Sturman, Nancy (2019). Assessment on the run: acceptability and feasibility of medical student work-based assessment in general practice placements. ANZAHPE 2019, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 1-4 July 2019.
Dick, Marie-Louise, King, David, Régo, Patricia, Papinczak, Tracey, Janamian, Tina and Peterson, Raymond (2016). Multisource feedback for review of lectures in medical education: a pilot study. Ottawa Conference and the ANZAHPE Conference, Perth, WA, Australia, 19-23 March 2016.
Thistlethwaite, Jill, Bartle, Emma, Chong, Amy, Dick, Marie-Louise, King, David, Papinczak, Tracey, Mahoney, Sarah and Tucker, George (2012). A BEME Review of Longitudinal Community and Hospital Placements in Medical Education: Their nature and scope, and factors associated with successful learning outcomes. Centre for Medical Education Research and Scholarship (CMEDRS) Learning and Teaching Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 8 - 9 November 2012.
Mahoney, Sarah, Thistlethwaite, Jill, Bartle, Emma, Chong, Amy, Dick, Marie-Louise, King, David, Papinczak, Tracey and Tucker, George (2012). A BEME Review of Longitudinal Community and Hospital Placements in Medical Education: Their nature and scope, and effectiveness. AMEE, 2012, Lyon, France, 25 - 29 August 2012.
Dick, Marie-Louise, King, David, Buckley, John, Kelly, G., Mitchell, Geoff, Garside, Susan, Janamian, Tina and Henderson, M. (2011). 'VITAL' (Vertical Integration in Teaching and Learning) in general practice. Primary Health Care (PHC) Research Conference 2011, Brisbane, 13-15 July 2011. PHCRIS: Primary Health Care Research & Information Service.
Dick, Marie-Louise, King, David, Janamian, Tina, Mitchell, Geoffrey, Henderson, Margaret, Kelly, Glynn, Garside, Susan and Buckley, John (2011). Vertical Integration in Teaching and Learning (VITAL) in general practice. GPET Convention 2011, Canberra, ACT, United States, 7-8 September 2011.
Dick, Marie-Louise, King, David, Moore, Andrew, Rego, Patricia, Papinczak, Tracey, Peterson, Ray and Janamian, Tina (2010). Improving lectures: combining student and peer-review of lectures. An International Association for Medical Education conference, Glasgow, UK, 4-8 September 2010. An International Association for Medical Education (AMEE).
Dick, Marie-Louise, King, David, Mitchell, Geoff, Buckley, John, Garside, Susan, Janamian, Tina and Henderson, Margaret (2010). Vertical integration in teaching and learning (VITAL) in general practice. Innovate and Educate Conference, Clinical Education and Training Queensland, Brisbane / Brisbane Convention Centre, 11-12 March 2010.
Dick, M-L., Buckley, J., King, D. and Mitchell, G. (2005). Vertical integration in general practice education. AGPT National General Practice Education Convention 2005, Sydney, Australia, 24-25 August, 2005. Australia: AGPT.
Dick, M. B., Buckley, J., King, D. and Mitchell, G. (2005). Vertical integration in general practice education. The University of Queensland. School of Medicine Centre for Medical Education. Symposium 'Building Medical Education Research Strength', Brisbane, 18 May, 2005. Brisbane: University of Queensland School of Medicine.
Steinberg, M. A., Tooth, L. R., McKenna, K. T., Clark, M. J. and King, D. B. (2000). Use of patient education materials PRMs in general practice: suitability for older patients. The 2000 General Practice Evaluation Program Conference, Hobart, 4-5 May 2000. Canberra: National Information Service.
Tooth, L. R., McKenna, K. T., Steinberg, M. A., Clark, M. J., King, D. B. and Delooze, F. J. (2000). Health promotion in community care. Australian Association of Gerontology National Conference 2000, Adelaide, 25-27 October 2000. Melbourne: Council on Ageing.
Thesis
King, David (1999). Understanding depression : beyond the biomedical model. Master's Thesis, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/157836
Newspaper Articles
King, David (2025, 06 10). Why won't my cough go away The Conversation
King, David (2023, 06 07). Why is my snot green? The Conversation
King, David and Cameron, Rhys (2022, 12 13). With so many GPs leaving the profession, how can I find a new one? The Conversation
King, David (2022, 09 30). Why has my cold dragged on so long? And how do I know when it’s morphed into something more serious? The Conversation
King, David (2022, 07 14). Sore throats suck: do throat lozenges help at all? The Conversation
King, David (2022, 05 18). GPs are abandoning Bulk-billing: What does this mean for affordable family medical care? The Conversation
King, David (2021, 09 17). Forget nose spray, good sex clears a stuffy nose just as effectively — and is a lot more fun The Conversation
King, David (2021, 09 03). COVID can worsen quickly at home. Here’s when to call an ambulance The Conversation
King, David (2020, 07 28). Sniffles, sneezing and cough? How to tell if it's a simple allergy rather than The Virus The Conversation
King, David (2020, 03 27). How can I treat myself if I've got - or think I've got - coronavirus? The Conversation
King, David (2019, 12 09). How do I clean my penis? The Conversation
King, David (2019, 07 22). Why do I have a cough, and what can I do about it? The Conversation
King, David (2018, 08 13). Health check: Why do we get nose bleeds? The Conversation
King, David (2017, 06 14). Health check: What is the right way to blow your nose? The Conversation