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Clinical guidelines & publications library
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Guidance for the use of stimulant medications in adults
Ethics, Professionalism, Stimulant medications
The RANZCP supports the appropriate use of these drugs in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy in adults. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Oct 2015
- Published in Australia
- PPG #6
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Minding the gaps: cost barriers to accessing mental healthcare for people with mental illness
Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Physical health, Professionalism
PDF Report
Report- Last updated: May 2015
- Published in Australia
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Members having a financial interest in a treatment or management facility
Ethics, Professionalism
PDF Ethics and conduct
Ethics and conduct- Last updated: May 2015
- Published in Australia
- EG #2
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Keeping body and mind together: Improving the physical health and life expectancy of people with serious mental illness
Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Physical health, Professionalism
People with mental illness typically live ten, and up to 32 years less than the general population. PDF Report
Report- Last updated: Feb 2015
- Published in Australia
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Use of antidepressants to treat depression in dementia
Antidepressants, Dementia, Professionalism
Elderly patients with dementia and depression should receive psychosocial interventions in the first instance. Antidepressants should be considered if there is no response.
Position statement- Last updated: Feb 2015
- Published in Australia
- PS #81
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Keeping your head above water: affordability as a barrier to mental health care
Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Physical health, Professionalism
PDF Report
Report- Last updated: Nov 2014
- Published in Australia
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Principles & guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism
PDF Ethics and conduct
Ethics and conduct- Last updated: Jul 2014
- Published in Australia
- EG #11
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Psychiatrists, general practitioners and psychologists
GPs and psychiatrists, Professionalism
Best practice referral, communication and shared care arrangements between psychiatrists, general practitioners and psychologists PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Apr 2014
- Published in Australia
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Ethics and conduct
- Last updated: May 2013
- Published in Australia
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The role of psychiatrists in the prevention and early intervention of mental illness in infants, children and adolescents
Children & adolescents, Professionalism
Position Statement 64: The role of psychiatrists in the prevention and early intervention of mental illness in infants, children and adolescents has been rescinded pending review.
Position statement- Last updated: Oct 2010
- Published in Australia
- PS #64
- Rescinded
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The prevention and early intervention of mental illness in infants, children and adolescents
Children & adolescents, Professionalism
This position statement has been rescinded pending review.
Position statement- Last updated: Oct 2010
- Published in Australia
- PS #63
- Rescinded
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Neurosurgery for mental disorders
Historical practices, Professionalism
Position Statement 29: Neurosurgery for mental disorders has been archived.
Position statement- Last updated: Oct 2009
- Published in Australia
- PS #29
- Archived
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Prescription opioids
Ethics, Opioids, Pain management, Professionalism
The RANZCP has endorsed this guidance produced by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Apr 2009
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external guidance
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Opioid policy - improving management of chronic non-malignant pain
Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Opioids, Professionalism
Joint policy produced by the RACP, RANZCP, ANZCA and RACGP designed to assist medical professionals who are responsible for safely prescribing opioids. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Apr 2009
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external guidance
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Electronic media recording and storage
Ethics, Patient privacy & consent, Professionalism
This guideline was rescinded in May 2023. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Aug 2007
- Published in Australia
- PPG #13
- Rescinded
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Illicit drugs policy
Ethics, Illicit drugs, Professionalism
This joint statement from RACP and RANZCP is for individuals and organisations in Australia and New Zealand involved in the development of policies and programs concerned with illicit drug problems. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Feb 2006
- Published in Australia
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Tobacco policy
Addiction, Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Professionalism, Smoking cessation
Solutions for tobacco control to change the way physicians and psychiatrists view their role in reducing mortality and morbidity due to tobacco smoking. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Jun 2005
- Published in Australia
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Family and whānau involvement in mental health consumers/tangata whai ora care, assessment and treatment
Culturally safe practice, Families, whānau & carers, Māori, Professionalism
Guidance notes to assist mental health staff to work effectively with families. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Nov 2000
- Published in New Zealand
- Endorsed external guidance
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Apology for the role played by psychiatrists in the Stolen Generations
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Professionalism
The Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists apologises to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for our failure as a group of doctors and psychiatrists to act early and effectively to prevent and reverse the disastrous practices of the Stolen Generations.
Position statement- Last updated: Apr 1999
- Published in Australia
