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  • Administration of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)

    Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation, Ethics, Professionalism

    Guidance on key professional practice issues that psychiatrists should consider when prescribing and administering repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: May 2024
    • Published in Australia
    • PPG #16

  • 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

  • National codes and standards relevant to psychiatry practice and mental health services in Australia and New Zealand

    Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Health service standards, Professionalism

    Professional Practice Guideline 14 was rescinded in May 2024. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: May 2024
    • Published in Australia
    • PPG #14
    • Rescinded

  • Adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) practice guidelines

    ADHD, Professionalism

    This guideline was rescinded in April 2024.

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Apr 2024
    • Published in Australia
    • Rescinded

  • Therapeutic use of medicinal cannabis products

    Cannabis, Ethics, Professionalism

    Information for psychiatrists about the medicinal use of cannabis products, including in psychiatric practice. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Mar 2024
    • Published in Australia

  • 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

  • Australian workforce survey report 2024

    Professionalism, Workforce

    The survey received responses from 1269 Australian psychiatrists and highlights the severity of the workforce shortage crisis. PDF Report

    Report
    • Last updated: Feb 2024

  • The mental health of veterans and defence force service members

    Ethics, Military and veterans, Professionalism

    The position statement outlines the necessary action to improve mental health outcomes for current defence force service members and veterans.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Feb 2024
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #99

  • Off-label prescribing in psychiatry

    Ethics, Off-label prescribing, Professionalism

    The Royal Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) has developed this
    guidance to provide advice to psychiatrists who may be considering the use of medications ‘off label’, with a key focus on risk identification and justification. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Dec 2023
    • Published in Australia
    • PPG #4

  • E-cigarettes and vaporisers

    Professionalism, Smoking cessation

    The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) recognises nicotine vaping products (NVPs) as a harm minimisation tool where pharmacotherapies and/or behavioural interventions have been unsuccessful, such as for those with a mental health condition.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Dec 2023
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #97

  • hereco RANZCP Clinical Practice Guidelines Evaluation

    Professionalism

    The RANZCP commissioned Health Research Consulting (hereco) to develop this report outlining options for supporting high quality clinical practice guideline development for psychiatry in Australia and New Zealand. PDF Report

    Report
    • Last updated: Nov 2023
    • Published in Australia

  • Events and meetings conduct

    Professionalism

    PDF Ethics and conduct

    Ethics and conduct
    • Last updated: Nov 2023

  • Benefits of e-mental health treatments and interventions

    Culturally safe practice, E-mental health, Professionalism

    E-mental health tools may provide affordable and equitable access to complementary forms of care and support but also bring challenges.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Oct 2023
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #98

  • Building mental health and wellbeing in Australia and New Zealand through early support for infants, children and their families

    Addressing health inequity, Children & adolescents, Professionalism

    This report calls for addressing social determinants, reducing stigma and removing barriers to accessing services. PDF Report

    Report
    • Last updated: Oct 2023
    • Published in Australia

  • Firearm risk assessments

    Addressing health inequity, Ethics, Professionalism

    Guidance for psychiatrists in assessing the risk posed by a person's access to firearms.

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Sep 2023
    • Published in Australia
    • PPG #23

  • Therapeutic use of MDMA for PTSD and psilocybin for treatment resistant depression

    Ethics, Professionalism, Psychedelics

    Information for psychiatrists about psychedelic-assisted therapy with MDMA and psilocybin. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Jun 2023
    • Published in Australia

  • Dementia - antipsychotic medications to care for people with behavioural and psychological symptoms

    Addressing health inequity, Dementia, Professionalism

    Best practices when considering the use of antipsychotic medications to care for people with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).

    Position statement
    • Last updated: May 2023
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #112

  • ADHD across the lifespan

    ADHD, Professionalism

    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a major mental disorder. This statement presents principles to develop a more appropriate, accessible, equitable health system that caters for the needs of people with ADHD across their lifespan.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Mar 2023
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #55

  • NSW mental health system on the brink: evidence from the frontline

    Professionalism, Workforce

    PDF Report

    Report
    • Last updated: Mar 2023
    • Published in New South Wales

  • Safety and wellbeing of psychiatrists and those in psychiatry training

    Doctor's health, Professionalism

    This position statement highlights the critical importance of the safety and wellbeing of psychiatrists and those in psychiatry training for competent and safe psychiatry practice.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Feb 2023
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #48