Clinical guidelines & publications library
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Partnering with carers in mental healthcare
Collaborative care, Families, whānau & carers, Professionalism
This position statement affirms the importance and value of respectful and cooperative partnerships between psychiatrists and carers.
Position statement- Last updated: Sep 2021
- Published in Australia
- PS #76
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Partnering with people with lived experience
Asylum seekers and refugees, Collaborative care, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism
This position statement has been co-produced by those with lived experience of a mental health condition and psychiatrists.
Position statement- Last updated: Sep 2021
- Published in Australia
- PS #62
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Access and use of clinical information for medico-legal report writers in New Zealand
Ethics, Medico-legal, Professionalism
This guideline provides specific advice on managing the privacy implications when accessing and using privileged health information in the New Zealand medico-legal setting. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Aug 2021
- Published in New Zealand
- PPG #17
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Discrimination, bullying and harassment policy
Ethics, Professionalism
This policy outlines expectations for the behaviour of people involved in RANZCP
activities. PDF Ethics and conductEthics and conduct- Last updated: Aug 2021
- Published in Australia and New Zealand
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Recognising and addressing the mental health needs of the LGBTIQ+ population
LGBTIQ+
Evidence shows that discrimination and marginalisation experienced by the LGBTIQ+ population increases their risk of developing mental health issues, and also creates barriers to accessing services.
Position statement- Last updated: Aug 2021
- Published in Australia
- PS #83
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Minimising and, where possible, eliminating the use of seclusion and restraint
Ethics, Professionalism, Seclusion and restraint
The RANZCP is committed to the delivery of quality mental health services that seek to improve safe practice and promote optimal outcomes to those receiving care.
Position statement- Last updated: Aug 2021
- Published in Australia
- PS #61
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Psychotherapy conducted by psychiatrists
Professionalism, Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is an evidence-based treatment essential to psychiatric practice.
Position statement- Last updated: Jun 2021
- Published in Australia
- PS #54
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Family violence and mental health
Ethics, Family violence, Professionalism
This position statement describes the role of psychiatrists in supporting the mental health of people who have experienced family violence.
Position statement- Last updated: May 2021
- Published in Australia
- PS #102
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Whānau Ora
Culturally safe practice, Māori, Professionalism
This statement affirms and strengthens the RANZCP's commitment to He Whakaputanga (Declaration of Independence) and Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi) principles of tino rangatiratanga (self-determination), Māori health equity and meeting the needs of tangata whaiora.
Position statement- Last updated: May 2021
- Published in New Zealand
- PS #104
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Acknowledging the Stolen generations
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism
The forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families continues to affect the health and social wellbeing of communities and families.
Position statement- Last updated: Dec 2020
- Published in Australia
- PS#42
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Suicide prevention – the role of psychiatry
Ethics, Professionalism, Suicide
The RANZCP is committed to supporting people in suicidal distress and working with governments and communities to prevent suicides.
Position statement- Last updated: Dec 2020
- Published in Australia
- PS #101
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Trauma-informed practice
Culturally safe practice, Professionalism, Trauma
Trauma-informed practice is an evolving concept which emphasises that trauma is a possibility in the lives of all individuals and communities.
Position statement- Last updated: Nov 2020
- Published in Australia
- PS #100
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Principles for the treatment of persons found unfit to stand trial
Ethics, Forensic, Professionalism
Persons who are acquitted on insanity grounds, or who are found unfit to stand trial deserve effective, ethical care and management.
Position statement- Last updated: Nov 2020
- Published in Australia
- PS #90
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Voluntary assisted dying
Ethics, Professionalism, Voluntary assisted dying
The primary role of medical practitioners in end of life care is to facilitate good quality patient-centred care. This statement should not be taken as explicit or implied support of the legalisation of physician assisted suicide.
Position statement- Last updated: Sep 2020
- Published in Australia
- PS #67
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Pain Management (Acute): Scientific Evidence 5th edition
Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Pain management, Professionalism
The RANZCP has endorsed this guideline produced by the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists and Faculty of Pain Medicine. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Jul 2020
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external guidance
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Mood disorders clinical practice guideline
Ethics, Mood disorders, Professionalism
Guidance on the clinical management of depressive and bipolar disorders, specifically focusing on diagnosis and treatment strategies. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Feb 2020
- Published in Australia
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Addressing the mental health impacts of natural disasters and climate change-related weather events
Culturally safe practice, Natural disasters & emergencies, Professionalism
Natural disasters and weather events can lead to a wide range of health effects, including mental health problems. Psychiatrists have important roles in disaster planning and response.
Position statement- Last updated: Jan 2020
- Published in Australia
- PS #35
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Psychiatry services for older people
Old age, Professionalism
The RANZCP recognises the importance of a holistic, age and culturally appropriate approach to addressing mental illness in older people, informed by the principles of recovery, independence, dignity and quality of life.
Position statement- Last updated: Nov 2019
- Published in Australia
- PS #22
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Review of the NDIS Act and the new NDIS Participant Service Guarantee
NDIS
RANZCP consultation on the review of the NDIS Act and the new NDIS Participant Service Guarantee.
Submission- Last updated: Oct 2019
- Published in Australia
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Māori Expanding Access and Choice’ (Kaupapa Māori Primary MHA)
Māori
RANZCP Submission to Mental Health and Addiction Directorate, Ministry of Health on expanding access and choice for Kaupapa Māori primary mental health and addiction services. PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Oct 2019
- Published in New Zealand
