Clinical guidelines & publications library
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Principles for mental health systems
Health service standards
This position statement outlines key principles of optimal mental health systems to inform governments and funders and achieve the best possible outcomes for consumers and the wider community.
Position statement- Last updated: Dec 2021
- Published in Australia
- PS #37
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National codes and standards relevant to psychiatry practice and mental health services in Australia and New Zealand
Health service standards
A resource for RANZCP members to readily identify and access national codes and standards relevant to psychiatry practice. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Apr 2017
- Published in Australia
- PPG #14
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Royal Commission into Victoria's Health System 2019
Health service standards
Victorian Branch submission to the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System 2019 PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Jul 2019
- Published in Victoria
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Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2024–25
Health service standards
RANZCP Submission to the Independent Health and Age Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) on Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2024–25. PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Jul 2023
- Published in Australia
- Current
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Effectiveness of DOHAC's performance management of the Primary Health Network program
Health service standards
RANZCP submission to the Effectiveness of DOHAC's performance management of the Primary Health Network program PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Nov 2023
- Published in Australia
- Current
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Development of ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS Thirteenth Edition and AR-DRG Version 12.0
Health service standards
RANZCP submission to the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) on Development of ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS Thirteenth Edition and AR-DRG Version 12.0
Submission- Last updated: Dec 2023
- Published in Australia
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Upper House Inquiry into Mental Health Services in NSW
Health service standards
The RANZCP submission to the upper house inquiry into mental health services in New South Wales. PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Mar 2024
- Published in NSW
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Sexual safety in mental health services in New Zealand
Health service standards
This Position Statement addresses the prevention of sexual harm and protection of consumers/tangata whaiora[a] in acute inpatient mental health services.
Position statement- Last updated: Sep 2023
- Published in New Zealand
- PS# 114
- Current
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Psychiatrists as team members
GPs and psychiatrists, Health service standards
Health care is often provided by multidisciplinary teams, and psychiatrists are expected to work constructively within teams and to respect the skills and contributions of colleagues.
Position statement- Last updated: Apr 2002
- Published in Australia
- PS #47