Clinical guidelines & publications library

Psychiatry workforce shortage in Australia

RANZCP open letter to Minister for Health and Aged Care regarding psychiatry workforce shortage in Australia, and the impact this has on our patients.

The provision of mental health services for asylum seekers and refugees

Asylum seekers and refugees

The RANZCP is concerned about the inadequate provision of mental health services to asylum seekers and refugees, and calls for policy change to improve mental health outcomes.

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

Zero tolerance policy on proven sexual boundary violations

Ethics, Professionalism

PDF Ethics and conduct

RANZCP South Australia 2024-25 pre-budget submission

The RANZCP South Australia 2024-25 pre-budget submission. PDF Submission

RANZCP NSW 2024-25 pre-budget submission

The RANZCP NSW 2024-25 pre-budget submission.

Inquiry into issues related to menopause and perimenopause

RANZCP submission to Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs on issues related to menopause and perimenopause. PDF Submission

Consultation on Voluntary Assisted Dying Submission to Northern Territory Government

Voluntary assisted dying

RANZCP NT Branch Submission to the Northern Territory Government Consultation on Voluntary Assisted Dying

Inquiry into NDIS Participant Experience in Rural, Regional and Remote Australia

NDIS, Rural

RANZCP Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on NDIS regarding the Inquiry into NDIS Participant Experience in Rural, Regional and Remote Australia PDF Submission

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

RANZCP NT 2024-25 pre-budget submission

The RANZCP NT 2024-25 pre-budget submission. PDF Submission

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.

Working Better for Medicare Review

Medicare

RANZCP submission to the Department of Health and Aged Care on Working Better for Medicare Review

RANZCP Federal 2024-25 pre-budget submission

The RANZCP Federal 2024-25 pre-budget submission.

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

The role of psychiatrists in working with Trans and Gender Diverse people

LGBTIQ+

This statement outlines the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) position in working with Trans and Gender Diverse (TGD) people in Australia and New Zealand and the role of psychiatrists in responding to their mental health needs.

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.

RANZCP Tasmania 2024-25 pre-budget submission

The RANZCP Tasmanian Branch 2024-25 pre-budget submission. PDF Submission

Draft Red Book 10th edition consultation

GPs and psychiatrists

RANZCP submission to the RACGP Red Book 10th edition consultation

Development of ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS Thirteenth Edition and AR-DRG Version 12.0

Health service standards

RANZCP submission to the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) on Development of ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS Thirteenth Edition and AR-DRG Version 12.0