Clinical guidelines & publications library

Recognising and addressing the mental health needs of the LGBTIQ+ population

LGBTIQ+

Evidence shows that discrimination and marginalisation experienced by the LGBTIQ+ population increases their risk of developing mental health issues, and also creates barriers to accessing services.

Minimising and, where possible, eliminating the use of seclusion and restraint

Ethics, Professionalism, Seclusion and restraint

The RANZCP is committed to the delivery of quality mental health services that seek to improve safe practice and promote optimal outcomes to those receiving care. 

Psychotherapy conducted by psychiatrists

Professionalism, Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is an evidence-based treatment essential to psychiatric practice.

Family violence and mental health

Ethics, Family violence, Professionalism

This position statement describes the role of psychiatrists in supporting the mental health of people who have experienced family violence.

Whānau Ora

Culturally safe practice, Māori, Professionalism

This statement affirms and strengthens the RANZCP's commitment to He Whakaputanga (Declaration of Independence) and Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi) principles of tino rangatiratanga (self-determination), Māori health equity and meeting the needs of tangata whaiora.

National Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Strategic Framework

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

RANZCP submission to the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Project Reference Group. PDF Submission

2021-2022 SA State Budget Submission

RANZCP SA Branch Submission to SA Government. PDF Submission

International Guidelines Library

Professionalism

This library contains links to guidelines published or endorsed by GIN member organisations from across the globe. URL Clinical guideline

Acknowledging the Stolen generations

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism

The forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families continues to affect the health and social wellbeing of communities and families.

Suicide prevention – the role of psychiatry

Ethics, Professionalism, Suicide

The RANZCP is committed to supporting people in suicidal distress and working with governments and communities to prevent suicides.

Consultation on NDS and NDIS Outcomes Framework

NDIS

Consultation on the introductory paper on the National Disability Strategy and National Disability Insurance Scheme Outcomes Framework (the introductory paper).

Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability

RANZCP Submission to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and
Exploitation of People with Disability

Reports and medical examinations in medico-legal settings

Ethics, Medico-legal, Professionalism

Developing reports and conducting independent medical examinations in medico-legal settings. PDF Clinical guideline

Trauma-informed practice

Culturally safe practice, Professionalism, Trauma

Trauma-informed practice is an evolving concept which emphasises that trauma is a possibility in the lives of all individuals and communities.

Principles for the treatment of persons found unfit to stand trial

Ethics, Forensic, Professionalism

Persons who are acquitted on insanity grounds, or who are found unfit to stand trial deserve effective, ethical care and management. 

Implementing alternatives to coercion

Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Professionalism, Seclusion and restraint

The RANZCP has endorsed this position produced by the World Psychiatric Association. URL Clinical guideline

Voluntary assisted dying

Ethics, Professionalism, Voluntary assisted dying

The primary role of medical practitioners in end of life care is to facilitate good quality patient-centred care. This statement should not be taken as explicit or implied support of the legalisation of physician assisted suicide. 

Informed financial consent

Ethics, Patient privacy & consent, Professionalism

The RANZCP has endorsed this guideline produced by the Australian Medical Association (AMA). URL Clinical guideline

Election priorities 2020

Matariki ki tua o ngā whetū - Matariki of endless possibilities. PDF Submission

Inquiry into Palliative Care in Western Australia public hearing 30 July 2020

Ethics, Voluntary assisted dying

RANZCP WA Letter to Dr Michael Verheggen questions on notice (Inquiry into Palliative Care in Western Australia public hearing 30 July 2020)