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  • Safe, comprehensive, and equitable ADHD care

    ADHD, Ethics, Professionalism, Addressing health inequity

    Position statement

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Nov 2025
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #115

  • Psychiatrists as team members

    GPs and psychiatrists, Health service standards, Professionalism

    This guideline was rescinded in May 2025.
    Position statement

    Position statement
    • Last updated: May 2025
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #47
    • Rescinded

  • The role of the psychiatrist in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand

    Workforce, Professionalism

    A psychiatrist is a specialist medical doctor who assesses and treats patients with mental health problems. Psychiatrists often work in collaboration with general practitioners and other health professionals to best meet the mental health and emotional needs of patients. Position statement

    Position statement
    • Last updated: May 2025
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #80

  • The roles and relationships of psychiatrists and other service providers in mental health services

    Collaborative care, Professionalism

    This guideline was rescinded in May 2025.
    Position statement

    Position statement
    • Last updated: May 2025
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #47b
    • Rescinded

  • Medical benefits for psychiatric treatment and training

    Medicare, Professionalism

    Professional Practice Guideline 1: Medical benefits for psychiatric treatment and training was rescinded in May 2025.
    Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: May 2025
    • Published in Australia
    • PPG #1
    • Rescinded

  • Use of ketamine in psychiatric practice

    Ethics, Ketamine, Professionalism

    Information for psychiatrists about the potential utility of ketamine in psychiatric practice. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Apr 2025
    • Published in Australia
    • PPG# 24

  • Ombudsman’s investigation into delay and procedural safeguards

    Collaborative care, Health service standards, Professionalism

    RANZCP submission to the National Health Practitioner Ombudsman (NHPO) regarding the Ombudsman’s investigation into delay and procedural safeguards PDF Submission

    Submission
    • Last updated: Mar 2025
    • Published in Australia
    • 25AUS

  • Valproate in healthcare

    Professionalism

    The RANZCP has endorsed the following resource produced by the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the United Kingdom. URL Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Oct 2024
    • Published in United Kingdom
    • Endorsed External Guideline

  • Pharmacogenetics in healthcare

    Ethics, Genetic testing, Professionalism, Culturally safe practice

    The RANZCP has endorsed the following resources produced by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia. URL Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Oct 2024
    • Published in Australia
    • Endorsed external guidance

  • Family Law Amendment Bill 2024

    Families, whānau & carers, Medico-legal, Professionalism, Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice

    RANZCP Submission to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee regarding the Family Law Amendment Bill 2024 Submission

    Submission
    • Last updated: Oct 2024
    • Published in Australia
    • 10AUS

  • The Psychiatry Workforce Training Pipeline in Aotearoa New Zealand

    Workforce, Professionalism

    This report provides and overview of the psychiatry workforce composition and sustainability of the training pipeline. Completed in collaboration with Te Whatu Ora │Health New Zealand Report

    Report
    • Last updated: Oct 2024
    • Published in New Zealand

  • Public Safety and Serious Offenders: A Review of Preventive Detention and Post Sentence Orders

    Professionalism, Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice

    RANZCP NZ Submission to Te Aka Matua o te Ture | New Zealand Law Commission regarding the Public Safety and Serious Offenders: A Review of Preventive Detention and Post Sentence Orders Submission

    Submission
    • Last updated: Oct 2024
    • Published in New Zealand
    • 11NZ

  • Proposal to Remove the Renewal Criteria for Stimulant Treatments

    ADHD, Professionalism

    RANZCP NZ Submission to Pharmac regarding the Proposal to Remove the Renewal Criteria for Stimulant Treatments Submission

    Submission
    • Last updated: Sep 2024
    • Published in New Zealand
    • 12NZ

  • Medical Aspects of Fitness to Drive: A Guide for Health Practitioners

    GPs and psychiatrists, Professionalism

    RANZCP NZ Submission to NZ Transport Agency│Waka Kotahi regarding the Medical Aspects of Fitness to Drive: A Guide for Health Practitioners Submission

    Submission
    • Last updated: Sep 2024
    • Published in New Zealand
    • 14NZ

  • Consultation on the Draft National Roadmap to Improve the Health and Mental Health of Autistic People

    Mental health legislation, Autism, Professionalism

    RANZCP Submission to the Department of Health and Aged Care regarding the Consultation on the Draft National Roadmap to Improve the Health and Mental Health of Autistic People Submission

    Submission
    • Last updated: Sep 2024
    • Published in Australia
    • 09AUS

  • Inquiry into the health impacts of alcohol and other drugs in Australia

    Professionalism, Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice

    RANZCP to Australian Parliament re Inquiry into the health impacts of alcohol and other drugs in Australia. Submission

    Submission
    • Last updated: Sep 2024
    • Published in Australia

  • Review of End of Life Choice Act 2019

    Ethics, Mental health legislation, Professionalism

    RANZCP NZ Submission to Manatū Hauora│Ministry of Health regarding the Review of End of Life Choice Act 2019 Submission

    Submission
    • Last updated: Aug 2024
    • Published in New Zealand
    • 15NZ

  • Prevention and Treatment of Gambling-Related Harm

    Addiction, Professionalism

    This position statement outlines the impact of gambling-related harm and the need for evidence-based preventative measures and therapeutic interventions. Position statement

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Aug 2024
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #45

  • Social media guideline

    Ethics, Professionalism

    Guidance for College members on appropriate standards of behaviour and professionalism when using social media. PDF

    • Last updated: Aug 2024

  • Updating the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)

    Workforce, Professionalism

    RANZCP submission to the ABS on the Review of the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) Submission

    Submission
    • Last updated: Aug 2024
    • Published in Australia