Authors

David King

MBBS, MPH, FRACGP, Senior Lecturer and Principal Speciality Supervisor (General Practice), General Practice Clinical Unit, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld

General practitioners do not need to be certain; they need to be safe

This paper reviews how uncertainty affects general practice and describes how models of decision making can be applied in this setting.


Navigating invisible illness: Medically unexplained symptoms and the power of narratives

This paper describes common illness narratives and how they are used by doctors and patients to make sense of symptoms. It also explores how alternative narratives can be used to empower people.


Online teaching materials and medical student impressions of general practice: Lots of rules and guidelines?

Little is known about how didactic online learning materials curated by general practice faculty influence medical student impressions of general practice.


Plant-rich diets: Healthier for people and the planet

This paper aims to provide evidence that GPs can use to support healthier diets for their patients.


Viral infections and persistent cough: Evidence for treatment options

These presentations provide fertile ground for educating patients about infections, self-management options, dealing with uncertainty and responsible use of medicines.