Clinical guidelines & publications library
Guidance and publications produced by the RANZCP. Filter by type, topic, date or category.
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Raise the Age Campaign
RANZCP participation in the open letter to Standing Council of Attorney General regarding the National Raise the Age Campaign PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Apr 2023
- Published in Australia
- Current
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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
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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
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Review of Adult Decision Making Capacity Law: Preliminary Issues Paper
RANZCP NZ submission to Ngā Huarahi Whakatau PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Mar 2023
- Published in Aotearoa NZ
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Victorian State Pre-Budget Submission 2023-24
PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Mar 2023
- Published in Victoria
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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
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Children with conduct disorder
Addressing health inequity, Children & adolescents, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism
Broad principles to guide governments, agencies, and services in meeting the mental health care needs of children with conduct disorder.
Position statement- Last updated: Dec 2022
- Published in Australia
- PS #111
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Autism: Addressing the mental health needs of Autistic people
Addressing health inequity, Autism, Professionalism
This position statement addresses the significant challenges and unmet mental health needs of Autistic people.
Position statement- Last updated: Dec 2022
- Published in Australia
- PS #110
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Intellectual disabilities: Addressing the mental health needs of people with ID
Addressing health inequity, Ethics, Intellectual disability, Professionalism
This position statement addresses the significant challenges and unmet mental health needs for people with intellectual disability.
Position statement- Last updated: Dec 2022
- Published in Australia
- PS #109
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Australian Federal Pre-budget Submission 2023-2024
PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Dec 2022
- Published in Australia
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Assessment and management of behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)
Addressing health inequity, Dementia, Ethics, Professionalism
A handbook produced by NSW Health. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Dec 2022
- Published in NSW
- External endorsed guidance
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Draft guideline: Queensland Opioid Dependence Treatment
Opioids
RANZCP QLD submission to Office of the Chief Psychiatrist, Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Branch PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Nov 2022
- Published in Queensland
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Treating hepatitis C
Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Hepatitis C, Professionalism
Guidance for psychiatrists to facilitate care for people living with mental illness who are living with, or at risk of contracting hepatitis C. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Nov 2022
- Published in Australia
- PPG #21
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Relationships between old age psychiatry and geriatric medicine
Collaborative care, Ethics, Old age, Professionalism
Old age psychiatry and geriatric medical services need to work closely together to ensure the best treatment and care of older people.
Position statement- Last updated: Oct 2022
- Published in Australia
- PS #31
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2022 Victorian State Election Priorities
PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Oct 2022
- Published in Victoria
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Diagnostic manuals
Culturally safe practice, Diagnostic manuals, Ethics, Professionalism
Diagnostic manuals allow clinicians, teachers and researchers to ensure consistency in diagnosis. However, the complexity of patients’ presentations often do not fit neatly into diagnostic categories.
Position statement- Last updated: Sep 2022
- Published in Australia
- PS #77
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Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
Military and veterans
RANZCP submission to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
Submission- Last updated: Sep 2022
- Published in Australia
- Current
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rTMS therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19, Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation, Professionalism
PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Aug 2022
- Published in Australia
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ECT treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic
Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation, Professionalism
Considerations and precautions for the delivery of ECT during the pandemic. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Aug 2022
- Published in Australia
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Pacific Mental Health in Aotearoa New Zealand
Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Families, whānau & carers, Professionalism
The position statement identifies RANZCP’s commitment to improving Pacific mental health and providing effective health care that meets the specific cultural needs of Pacific populations.
Position statement- Last updated: Jul 2022
- Published in Aotearoa NZ
- PS #108