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Clinical guidelines & publications library
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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.
Position statement- Last updated: Jul 2016
- Published in Australia
- PS #88
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Position statement
- Last updated: Jul 2023
- Published in Australia
- PS #78
- Under review
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Ethics and conduct
- Last updated: Jun 2022
- Published in Australia
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Members having a financial interest in a treatment or management facility
Ethics
PDF Ethics and conduct
Ethics and conduct- Last updated: May 2015
- Published in Australia
- EG #2
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National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research
Ethics
RANZCP submission to the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) on the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Sep 2023
- Published in Australia
- Current
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Abolition of torture and other inhuman treatment
Ethics, Trauma
Our commitment to the abolition of torture, and to researching and providing effective, evidence-based rehabilitative and therapeutic treatments to survivors.
Position statement- Last updated: Nov 2018
- Published in Australia
- PS #32
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Involuntary mental health treatment in custody
Ethics, Seclusion and restraint
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
- Published in Australia
- PS #93
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Pacific Mental Health in Aotearoa New Zealand
Ethics, Families, whānau & carers
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
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Psychiatrists, online presence and social media
E-mental health, Ethics
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
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Voluntary assisted dying
Ethics, 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.
Position statement- Last updated: Sep 2020
- Published in Australia
- PS #67
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Victorian Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2017
Ethics, Voluntary assisted dying
RANZCP VIC response to the Ministerial Advisory Panel discussion paper on the Victorian Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill
Submission- Last updated: Apr 2017
- Published in Victoria
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RANZCP NZ Submission to Justice Select Committee on End of Life Choice Bill
Ethics, Voluntary assisted dying
RANZCP NZ Submission to Justice Select Committee on End of Life Choice Bill
Submission- Last updated: Feb 2018
- Published in Aotearoa New Zealand
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Inquiry into aged care, end of life and palliative care, and voluntary assisted dying
Ethics, Voluntary assisted dying
RANZCP QLD Submission to Inquiry into aged care, end of life and palliative care, and voluntary assisted dying
Submission- Last updated: Apr 2019
- Published in Queensland
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RANZCP WA Submission to Joint Select Committee on Palliative Care July 2020
Ethics, Voluntary assisted dying
RANZCP WA Submission to Joint Select Committee on Palliative Care July 2020 PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Jul 2020
- Published in Western Australia
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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)
Submission- Last updated: Aug 2020
- Published in Western Australia
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Inquiry into the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021
Ethics, Voluntary assisted dying
RANZCP NSW Submission to the Inquiry into the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021 PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Nov 2021
- Published in New South Wales
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Guidance for psychiatrists working in Australian immigration detention centres
Asylum seekers and refugees, Clinical guideline, Ethics
This guideline was rescinded in April 2024. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Feb 2016
- Published in Australia
- PPG #12
- Rescinded
