Clinical guidelines & publications library
Guidance and publications produced by the RANZCP. Filter by type, topic, date or category.
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Psychiatric service delivery for older people with mental disorders and dementia
Dementia, Ethics, Old age, Professionalism
A summary of evidence on effective models of psychiatry service delivery for older people. RANZCP has endorsed this resource produced by the Sax Institute. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Dec 2021
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external guidance
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Support after patient suicide
Suicide, Doctor's health, Professionalism
A set of resources for health services, supervisors and trainees for coping with the suicide of a patient. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Dec 2021
- Published in Australia
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The mental health needs of children in care or at risk of entering care
Children & adolescents, Ethics, Professionalism
Children in care or at risk of entering care experience high rates of developmental and mental health problems, and therefore warrant special attention and priority access to multi-disciplinary mental health care that is competent in meeting their complex care needs.
Position statement- Last updated: Dec 2021
- Published in Australia
- PS #59
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2022-23 RANZCP Vic Branch Pre-Budget Submission
Professionalism, Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice
Submission for 2022-23 Victorian State Budget
priorities.Submission- Last updated: Dec 2021
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rTMS in hospitals
Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation, Professionalism
Guidance on the delivery of Medicare-funded repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) services in hospitals PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Nov 2021
- Published in Australia
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Perinatal mental health services
Perinatal, Professionalism
This position statement outlines requirements for effective perinatal mental health services for parents, their babies and families.
Position statement- Last updated: Oct 2021
- Published in Australia
- PS #57
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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
Collaborative care, Asylum seekers and refugees, Professionalism, Culturally safe practice
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 Ethical guidelineEthical guideline- Last updated: Aug 2021
- Published in Australia and New Zealand
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Psychotherapy conducted by psychiatrists
Psychotherapy, Professionalism
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
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.
Position statement- Last updated: May 2021
- Published in New Zealand
- PS #104
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International Guidelines Library
Professionalism
This library contains links to guidelines published or endorsed by GIN member organisations from across the globe. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Jan 2021
- Endorsed external guidance
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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.
Position statement- Last updated: Dec 2020
- Published in Australia
- PS#42
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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
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Nov 2020
- Published in Australia
- PPG #11
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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.
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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Implementing alternatives to coercion
Ethics, Seclusion and restraint, Professionalism, Culturally safe practice
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
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Informed financial consent
Ethics, Patient privacy & consent, Professionalism
The RANZCP has endorsed this guideline produced by the Australian Medical Association (AMA). URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Sep 2020
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external guidance