Clinical guidelines & publications library

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

Responses to Questions on Notice - Inquiry into Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Mental health legislation, Suicide

RANZCP Submission to the Select Committee on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention regarding Responses to Questions on Notice - Inquiry into Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Discrimination, bullying and harassment policy

Ethics, Professionalism

This policy outlines expectations for the behaviour of people involved in RANZCP
activities. PDF Ethical guideline

Consultation response to the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022

Mental health legislation

RANZCP Victoria Branch response to the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 PDF Submission

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.

Bringing Evidence-Informed Practice to Work Injury Schemes

Insurance, Social justice

RANZCP Submission to the Royal Australasian College of Physicians on Bringing Evidence-Informed Practice to Work Injury Schemes

Psychotherapy conducted by psychiatrists

Psychotherapy, Professionalism

Psychotherapy is an evidence-based treatment essential to psychiatric practice.

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.

Whānau Ora

Māori, Professionalism, Culturally safe practice

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.

RANZCP's Feedback to the Select Committee on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Mental health legislation, Suicide

RANZCP provided a feedback submission to the Select Committee on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

National Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Strategic Framework

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

RANZCP submission to the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Project Reference Group. PDF Submission

Australian Department of Health Consultation on the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Mental Health Final Report

Mental health legislation

RANZCP Submission to the Australian Department of Health Consultation on the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Mental Health Final Report

2021-2022 SA State Budget Submission

RANZCP SA Branch Submission to SA Government. PDF Submission

International Guidelines Library

Professionalism

This library contains links to guidelines published or endorsed by GIN member organisations from across the globe. URL Clinical guideline

Acknowledging the Stolen generations

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Professionalism, Culturally safe practice

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.

Consultation on NDS and NDIS Outcomes Framework

NDIS

Consultation on the introductory paper on the National Disability Strategy and National Disability Insurance Scheme Outcomes Framework (the introductory paper).

Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability

RANZCP Submission to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and
Exploitation of People with Disability

Reports and medical examinations in medico-legal settings

Ethics, Medico-legal, Professionalism

Developing reports and conducting independent medical examinations in medico-legal settings. PDF Clinical guideline

Trauma-informed practice

Trauma, Professionalism, Culturally safe practice

Trauma-informed practice is an evolving concept which emphasises that trauma is a possibility in the lives of all individuals and communities.

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.