Clinical guidelines & publications library
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Principles for the treatment of persons found unfit to stand trial
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
- Current
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Implementing Alternatives to Coercion
Seclusion and restraint
The RANZCP has endorsed this position produced by the World Psychiatric Association. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Oct 2020
- Published in International
- Endorsed external guidance
- Current
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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
- Current
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Clinical guideline
- Last updated: Jul 2020
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external guidance
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Post-traumatic stress disorder
PTSD
The RANZCP has endorsed Phoenix Australia's Guidelines for the treatment of Acute Stress Disorder, PTSD and Complex PTSD. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Mar 2020
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external guidance
- Current
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Mood disorders CPG and associated resources
Mood disorders
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
- Current
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Addressing the mental health impacts of natural disasters and climate change-related weather events
Natural disasters & emergencies
Natural disasters and weather events can lead to a wide range of deleterious health effects, including mental health problems. Psychiatrists have important roles in disaster planning and preparedness, and in short and longer term responses. URL Position statement
Position statement- Last updated: Jan 2020
- Published in Australia
- PS#35
- Current
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Psychiatry services for older people
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
- Current
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Clinical guideline
- Last updated: Nov 2019
- Published in Australia
- PPG#5
- Current
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The mental health of veterans and defence force service members
It is essential that action is taken to improve mental health outcomes for current service members and veterans.
Position statement- Last updated: Oct 2019
- Published in Australia
- PS#99
- Current
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Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a highly effective treatment with a strong evidence base, particularly for the treatment of severe depressive disorders. URL Position statement
Position statement- Last updated: Oct 2019
- Published in Australia
- PS#74
- Current
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Clinical guideline
- Last updated: Sep 2019
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external guidance
- Current
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Recognising and addressing the harmful mental health impacts of methamphetamine use
Amphetamine-type substances can be associated with acute mental effects and result in long-term harm. Psychiatrists have a leadership role in coordinating preventative, early intervention and treatment approaches to methamphetamine use.
Position statement- Last updated: Sep 2019
- Published in Australia
- PS#82
- Current
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Electroconvulsive therapy professional practice guideline
Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation
Professional practice guideline on the administration of electroconvulsive therapy. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Apr 2019
- Published in Australia
- Current
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The relationship between psychiatrists and commercial organisations within the health care industry
Ethics and conduct
PDF Ethics and conduct
Ethics and conduct- Last updated: Mar 2019
- Published in Australia
- EG#5
- Current
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Benefits of e-mental health treatments and interventions
E-mental health
E-mental health tools and resources have the potential to fill gaps in service provision and reach hard-to-access consumers, however, privacy concerns, quality, supervision and the lack of evidence remain issues to address. URL Position statement
Position statement- Last updated: Mar 2019
- Published in Australia
- PS#98
- Current
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Suicide reporting in the media
Appropriate reporting in the media can play an important role in preventing suicide and increasing public understanding.
Position statement- Last updated: Mar 2019
- Published in Australia
- PS#70
- Current
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Sexual orientation change efforts
The RANZCP does not support the use of sexual orientation change efforts of any kind. There is no scientific evidence that sexual orientation can be changed. Sexual orientation change efforts risk causing significant harm to individuals.
Position statement- Last updated: Mar 2019
- Published in Australia
- PS#60
- Current
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Clinical guideline
- Last updated: Feb 2019
- Published in Australia
- PPG#3
- Current
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Administration of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation
PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Nov 2018
- Published in Australia
- PPG#16
- Current
