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  • Public insurance schemes: advocating for mental injury claimants

    Aspects of personal injury and workers compensation schemes impose disadvantages on people with mental injuries, delaying recovery and compounding suffering.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Dec 2017
    • Published in Australia
    • PS#94
    • Current
  • Involuntary mental health treatment in custody

    Involuntary mental health treatment in custodial settings compromises clinical care, encourages inappropriate management of prisoners, and breaches human rights.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Nov 2017
    • PS#93
    • Current
  • Physical health

    Physical health

    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
    • Current
  • The provision of mental health services for asylum seekers and refugees

    The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (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.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Sep 2017
    • Published in Australia
    • PS#46
    • Current
  • Problem gambling

    Problem gambling has a significant and deleterious impact on vulnerable individuals, families and communities. The basis of any response to problem gambling must be a respect for the person, their behavioural disorder and its treatments.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Sep 2017
    • Published in Australia
    • PS#45
    • Current
  • Pharmacogenetics in healthcare

    Genetic testing

    URL Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Jul 2017
    • Published in Australia
    • Endorsed external guidance
    • Current
  • Private health insurance policies for psychiatric care in Australia

    Private health insurance provides alternatives and fulfils a critical function in Australia’s health system. Clearer information will help consumers to make informed decisions in relation to psychiatric care. 

    Position statement
    • Last updated: May 2017
    • Published in Australia
    • PS#91
    • Current
  • Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Apr 2017
    • Published in Australia
    • #PPG14
    • Current
  • Mental health legislation and psychiatrists: putting the principles into practice

    Mental health acts define the circumstances where compulsory measures can be taken to treat a person where illness has impaired their capacity to direct their care. Mental health acts in Australia and New Zealand should reflect community expectations. 

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Apr 2017
    • Published in Australia
    • PS#92
    • Current
  • Psychiatrists, online presence and social media

    Psychiatrists who use social media should do so in a professional manner and refrain from comments they would not make in a personal or professional capacity.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Nov 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • PS#75
    • Current
  • Recognising and reducing alcohol-related harm

    Excessive alcohol consumption has a detrimental effect on mental health with a well-documented relationship between alcohol misuse and mental health issues.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Nov 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • PS#87
    • Current
  • The contribution to practice made by psychiatrists who have a personal experience of mental illness

    Many people, including doctors and other health professionals, experience mental health problems at some point in their lives. The RANZCP acknowledges the contribution of psychiatrists with personal experience of mental illness.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Nov 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • PS#85
    • Current
  • Patient–psychiatrist confidentiality: the issue of subpoenas

    The use of subpoenas to access clinical records poses a risk to patient-psychiatrist confidentiality. Laws should be reformed to protect confidentiality in mental health care.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Oct 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • PS#89
    • Current
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health workers

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Workforce

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health workers bring valuable skills and knowledge to the practice of psychiatry.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Aug 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • PS#50
    • Current
  • Antipsychotic medications as a treatment of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia

    Dementia

    PPG10: Antipsychotic medications as a treatment of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia has been rescinded pending review. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Aug 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • Professional practice guideline 10
    • Rescinded
  • Direct-to-consumer advertising of pharmaceuticals

    Ethics

    Direct-to-consumer advertising runs counter to the principles of best possible care for mental health consumers. Accordingly, the RANZCP advocates for a revision of the current legislation allowing direct-to-consumer advertising in all countries where it is currently operating. URL Position statement

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Jul 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • PS#88
    • Current
  • Specialist old age psychiatry workforce and training

    Old age psychiatry focuses on the mental health of older people. RANZCP and the Royal College of Psychiatry UK have agreed to cooperate on initiatives to increase the training and skills of its workforce. 

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Jul 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • PS#66
  • Deliberate self-harm CPG and associated resources

    Self-harm

    Guidance on the clinical management of deliberate self-harm (DSH) and on the organisation and delivery of services. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: May 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • Current
  • Schizophrenia CPG and associated resources

    Schizophrenia

    Guidance addressing all aspects of the care of people with schizophrenia and related disorders. Includes correct diagnosis, symptom relief and recovery of social function.
    PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Apr 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • Current
  • Alcohol policy

    PDF Report

    Report
    • Last updated: Mar 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • Current