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  • RANZCP Policy for endorsing external or third-party clinical guidance

    Ethics

    PDF Ethics and conduct

    Ethics and conduct
    • Last updated: Jun 2022
    • Published in Australia

  • National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research

    Ethics

    RANZCP submission to the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) on the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research PDF Submission

    Submission
    • Last updated: Sep 2023
    • Published in Australia
    • Current

  • Direct-to-consumer advertising of pharmaceuticals

    Ethics, Professionalism

    Direct-to-consumer advertising runs counter to the principles of best possible care for mental health consumers. Accordingly, the RANZCP advocates for a revision of the current legislation allowing direct-to-consumer advertising in all countries where it is currently operating.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Jul 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #88

  • Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

    Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation, Ethics

    Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a highly effective treatment with a strong evidence base, particularly for the treatment of severe depressive disorders.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Oct 2019
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #74

  • Electronic monitoring of people utilising forensic mental health services

    Ethics, Forensic

    The RANZCP is concerned about the coercive use of electronic monitoring on forensic patients. 

    Position statement
    • Last updated: May 2018
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #95

  • Mental health and HIV/AIDS

    Ethics, Professionalism

    People who have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and/or acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) can have unique mental health needs both due to the infection itself and the experience of anxiety and depression that can be associated with the condition.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Aug 2018
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #38

  • RANZCP engagement with the pharmaceutical and medical device industry

    Ethics, Professionalism

    This Position Statement provides guidance on how the College may engage with pharmaceutical and medical device companies, and other commercial companies.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: May 2024
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #78

  • The relevance of religion and spirituality to psychiatric practice

    Collaborative care, Ethics

    This position statement provides guidance to psychiatrists on how consideration of religion and/or spirituality can improve outcomes for people living with mental illness.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Jun 2018
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #96

  • Suicide reporting in the media

    Ethics, Suicide

    Position Statement 70: Suicide Reporting in the media has been rescinded (May 2024).

    Position statement
    • Last updated: May 2024
    • PS #70
    • Rescinded

  • Eating disorders clinical practice guideline

    Eating disorders, Ethics

    This document is more than five years old and is no longer considered current guidance. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Nov 2014
    • Archived

  • RANZCP Code of Ethics

    Ethics, Professionalism

    PDF Ethics and conduct

    Ethics and conduct
    • Last updated: Nov 2018
    • Published in Australia
    • Current

  • Zero tolerance policy on proven sexual boundary violations

    Ethics, Professionalism

    PDF Ethics and conduct

    Ethics and conduct
    • Last updated: Mar 2024
    • Published in Australia
    • Ethical guideline 12
    • Current

  • Discrimination, bullying and harassment policy

    Ethics, Professionalism

    This policy outlines expectations for the behaviour of people involved in RANZCP
    activities. PDF Ethics and conduct

    Ethics and conduct
    • Last updated: Aug 2021
    • Published in Australia and New Zealand

  • Victorian Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2017

    Ethics, Voluntary assisted dying

    RANZCP VIC response to the Ministerial Advisory Panel discussion paper on the Victorian Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill

    Submission
    • Last updated: Apr 2017
    • Published in Victoria

  • RANZCP NZ Submission to Justice Select Committee on End of Life Choice Bill

    Ethics, Voluntary assisted dying

    RANZCP NZ Submission to Justice Select Committee on End of Life Choice Bill

    Submission
    • Last updated: Feb 2018
    • Published in Aotearoa New Zealand

  • Inquiry into aged care, end of life and palliative care, and voluntary assisted dying

    Ethics, Voluntary assisted dying

    RANZCP QLD Submission to Inquiry into aged care, end of life and palliative care, and voluntary assisted dying. PDF Submission

    Submission
    • Last updated: Apr 2019
    • Published in Queensland

  • RANZCP WA Submission to Joint Select Committee on Palliative Care July 2020

    Ethics, Voluntary assisted dying

    RANZCP WA Submission to Joint Select Committee on Palliative Care July 2020 PDF Submission

    Submission
    • Last updated: Jul 2020
    • Published in Western Australia

  • Inquiry into Palliative Care in Western Australia public hearing 30 July 2020

    Ethics, Voluntary assisted dying

    RANZCP WA Letter to Dr Michael Verheggen questions on notice (Inquiry into Palliative Care in Western Australia public hearing 30 July 2020)

    Submission
    • Last updated: Aug 2020
    • Published in Western Australia

  • Inquiry into the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021

    Ethics, Voluntary assisted dying

    RANZCP NSW Submission to the Inquiry into the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021 PDF Submission

    Submission
    • Last updated: Nov 2021
    • Published in New South Wales

  • Social media guideline

    Ethics, Professionalism

    Guidance for College members on appropriate standards of behaviour and professionalism when using social media. PDF Ethics and conduct

    Ethics and conduct
    • Last updated: Aug 2024