Clinical guidelines & publications library
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Use of benzodiazepines in psychiatric practice
Benzodiazepines, Ethics, Professionalism
The RANZCP has developed this guidance for clinicians considering pharmacological treatment using benzodiazepines. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Nov 2019
- Published in Australia
- PPG #5
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Recognising and addressing the harmful mental health impacts of methamphetamine use
Ethics, Illicit drugs, Professionalism
Amphetamine-type substances can be associated with acute mental effects and result in long-term harm. Psychiatrists have a leadership role in coordinating approaches to methamphetamine use.
Position statement- Last updated: Sep 2019
- Published in Australia
- PS #82
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Addiction, Alcohol, Ethics, Perinatal, Professionalism
The fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) hub Australia provides current and evidence-based information about FASD in Australia. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Sep 2019
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external guidance
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Child and adolescent psychiatry: meeting future workforce needs
Children & adolescents, Professionalism
Informing psychiatrists, the medical profession and other health professionals, service providers, governments, and the Australian and New Zealand communities about child and adolescent psychiatry workforce. PDF Report
Report- Last updated: Jun 2019
- Published in Australia
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Electroconvulsive therapy professional practice guideline
Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation, Ethics, Professionalism
Key practice considerations are the combination of dosing, electrode placement, pulse width, session frequency, concomitant medication and anaesthetic approach. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Apr 2019
- Published in Australia
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The relationship between psychiatrists and commercial organisations within the health care industry
Ethics, Professionalism
PDF Ethics and conduct
Ethics and conduct- Last updated: Mar 2019
- Published in Australia
- EG #5
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Sexual orientation change efforts
Ethics, Historical practices, Professionalism
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
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Australian Family Court proceedings
Ethics, Forensic, Medico-legal, Professionalism
Guidance to members about family court proceedings including custody issues, being an expert witness, testifying and reports. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Feb 2019
- Published in Australia
- PPG #3
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The role of the child and adolescent psychiatrist
Addressing health inequity, Children & adolescents, Ethics, Professionalism
Guidance about the role of child and adolescent psychiatrists, and how they can best meet the mental health needs of young people and their families. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Nov 2018
- Published in Australia
- PPG #15
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Abolition of torture and other inhuman treatment
Ethics, Professionalism, Trauma
Our commitment to the abolition of torture, and to researching and providing effective, evidence-based rehabilitative and therapeutic treatments to survivors.
Position statement- Last updated: Nov 2018
- Published in Australia
- PS #32
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Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation, Professionalism
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is an effective treatment for major depressive disorders. It involves the focal application of a localised, pulsed magnetic field to the cerebral cortex, inducing small electrical currents which stimulate nerve cells.
Position statement- Last updated: Nov 2018
- Published in Australia
- PS #79
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Ethics and conduct
- Last updated: Nov 2018
- Published in Australia
- Current
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Mental health and HIV/AIDS
Ethics, Professionalism
People who have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and/or acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) can have unique mental health needs both due to the infection itself and the experience of anxiety and depression that can be associated with the condition.
Position statement- Last updated: Aug 2018
- Published in Australia
- PS #38
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Anxiety disorders clinical practice guideline
Anxiety disorders, Professionalism
This document is more than five years old and no longer considered current guidance. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Jun 2018
- Archived
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Enabling supported decision making
Addressing health inequity, Collaborative care, Culturally safe practice, Families, whānau & carers, Professionalism
This paper aims to influence the increased uptake and future embedding of Supported Decision Making in clinical practice by psychiatrists working in the Victorian Mental Health Service. PDF Position statement
Position statement- Last updated: May 2018
- Published in Victoria
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The impact of media and digital technology on children and adolescents
Children & adolescents, E-mental health, Professionalism
This position statement seeks to identify the many positive benefits of media and digital technology for children and adolescents, but also recognises areas of concern.
Position statement- Last updated: May 2018
- Published in Australia
- PS #72
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Mental health for the community
Collaborative care, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Families, whānau & carers, Professionalism
This document outlines principles that underpin the effective delivery of mental health services to the community.
Position statement- Last updated: Feb 2018
- Published in Australia
- PS #73
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De-prescribing cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine
Dementia, Ethics, Professionalism
The RANZCP has endorsed this guideline produced by the University of Sydney Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Feb 2018
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external guidance
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Physical health
Physical health, Professionalism
Aims to inform the development of policy and guidelines for the treatment, management and monitoring of the physical health of people with an enduring psychotic illness. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Oct 2017
- Published in Australia
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Private health insurance policies for psychiatric care in Australia
Insurance, Professionalism
Position Statement 91: Private health insurance policies for psychiatric care in Australia has been rescinded pending further review.
Position statement- Last updated: May 2017
- Published in Australia
- PS #91
- Rescinded
