Clinical guidelines & publications library
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Implementing alternatives to coercion
Seclusion and restraint
The RANZCP has endorsed this position produced by the World Psychiatric Association. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Oct 2020
- Published in International
- Endorsed external guidance
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Family and whānau involvement in mental health consumers/tangata whai ora care, assessment and treatment
Families, whānau & carers, Māori
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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Opioid policy - improving management of chronic non-malignant pain
Opioids
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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Pain Management (Acute): Scientific Evidence 5th edition
Pain management
The RANZCP has endorsed this guideline produced by the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists and Faculty of Pain Medicine. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Jul 2020
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external guidance
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Pharmacogenetics in healthcare
Genetic testing
The RANZCP has endorsed this guideline produced by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Jul 2018
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external guidance
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International Guidelines Library
This library contains links to guidelines published or endorsed by GIN member organisations from across the globe. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Jan 2021
- Endorsed external guidance
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Clinical guideline
- Last updated: May 2012
- Published in Australia
- Under review
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Assessment and management of behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)
Dementia
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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Guidance for psychiatrists working in Australian immigration detention centres
Asylum seekers and refugees, Clinical guideline, Ethics
Key ethical and professional practice issues that psychiatrists may encounter when working with asylum seekers in all forms of immigration detention. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Feb 2016
- Published in Australia
- PPG #12
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Therapeutic use of MDMA for PTSD and psilocybin for treatment resistant depression
Psychedelics
Information for psychiatrists about psychedelic-assisted therapy with MDMA and psilocybin. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Jun 2023
- Published in Australia
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Therapeutic use of psychedelic substances
Psychedelics
Information for psychiatrists about the potential utility of psychedelic substances to assist in treating mental illness. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Jun 2023
- Published in Australia
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The role of the child and adolescent psychiatrist
Children & adolescents
Guidance about the role of child and adolescent psychiatrists, and how they can best meet the mental health needs of young people and their families. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Nov 2018
- Published in Australia
- PPG #15
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Information sharing with families, whānau and carers
Families, whānau & carers
How psychiatrists can work effectively with carers to establish and maintain relationships with mental health services and staff. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Dec 2021
- Published in Australia
- PPG #20
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Pharmacological treatment algorithm for first episode non-affective psychosis
Psychosis, Schizophrenia
PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Aug 2014
- Published in Australia
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Firearm risk assessments
Guidance for psychiatrists in assessing the risk posed by a person's access to firearms.
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Sep 2023
- Published in Australia
- PPG #23
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Guideline for safe care for patients sedated in health care facilities for acute behavioural disturbance
Sedation
This guideline sets the minimum safety standards required in caring for patients with ABD where sedation is used to control the behaviour. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Mar 2019
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external guidance
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Psychedelic training framework for psychiatrists
Psychedelics
Information for psychiatrists about psychedelic-assisted therapy with MDMA and psilocybin.
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Jul 2023
- Published in Australia