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  • De-prescribing cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine

    Dementia, Ethics, Professionalism

    The RANZCP has endorsed this guideline produced by the University of Sydney Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre. URL Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Feb 2018
    • Published in Australia
    • Endorsed external guidance

  • Mental health for the community

    Collaborative care, Ethics, Families, whānau & carers, Professionalism, Culturally safe practice

    This document outlines principles that underpin the effective delivery of mental health services to the community. Position statement

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Feb 2018
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #73

  • 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

    Submission
    • Last updated: Feb 2018
    • Published in Aotearoa New Zealand

  • Involuntary mental health treatment in custody

    Ethics, Seclusion and restraint, Culturally safe practice

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

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Nov 2017
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #93

  • 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

    Submission
    • Last updated: Apr 2017
    • Published in Victoria

  • Psychiatrists, online presence and social media

    Ethics, E-mental health, Professionalism

    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

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Nov 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #75

  • Patient–psychiatrist confidentiality: the issue of subpoenas

    Ethics, Medico-legal, Mental health legislation, Professionalism

    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

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Oct 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #89

  • Direct-to-consumer advertising of pharmaceuticals

    Ethics, Professionalism

    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

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Jul 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #88

  • Deliberate self-harm clinical practice guideline

    Ethics, Self-harm, Professionalism

    This document is more than five years old and is no longer considered current guidance. PDF

    • Last updated: May 2016
    • Archived

  • Schizophrenia clinical practice guideline

    Ethics, Schizophrenia, Professionalism

    This guideline is more than five years old and no longer considered current guidance. PDF

    • Last updated: Apr 2016
    • Archived

  • Children of parents with mental illness

    Children & adolescents, Ethics, Professionalism, Culturally safe practice

    Evidence-based interventions and preventative steps can be taken to support parents with mental illness, reduce risks to children and enhance their resilience.
    Position statement

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Mar 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #56

  • Child sexual abuse

    Children & adolescents, Ethics, Trauma, Professionalism, Culturally safe practice

    Treatment by trained professionals minimises the initial effects and long-term consequences of child sexual abuse. Position statement

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Mar 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #51

  • Guidance for psychiatrists working in Australian immigration detention centres

    Ethics, Asylum seekers and refugees, Professionalism, Addressing health inequity

    This guideline was rescinded in April 2024. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Feb 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • PPG #12
    • Rescinded

  • The economic cost of serious mental illness and comorbidities in Australia and New Zealand

    Ethics, Physical health, Professionalism, Culturally safe practice

    This report estimates the annual cost of premature death in people with serious mental illness is $15 billion (AUD) in Australia and $3.1 billion (NZD) in New Zealand. PDF Report

    Report
    • Last updated: Feb 2016
    • Published in Australia

  • Dementia

    Dementia, Ethics, Professionalism

    The RANZCP has endorsed this guideline produced by the University of Sydney Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre.
    URL Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Feb 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • Endorsed external guidance

  • Psychotropic medication use in children and adolescents

    Antidepressants, Children & adolescents, Ethics, Professionalism

    Before utilising psychotropic medication in children and adolescents, the RANZCP recommends that these guidelines be followed. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Nov 2015
    • Published in Australia
    • PPG #7

  • Guidance for the use of stimulant medications in adults

    Ethics, Stimulant medications, Professionalism

    The RANZCP supports the appropriate use of these drugs in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy in adults. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Oct 2015
    • Published in Australia
    • PPG #6

  • Members having a financial interest in a treatment or management facility

    Ethics, Professionalism

    PDF

    • Last updated: May 2015
    • Published in Australia
    • EG #2

  • Minding the gaps: cost barriers to accessing mental healthcare for people with mental illness

    Ethics, Physical health, Professionalism, Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice

    PDF Report

    Report
    • Last updated: May 2015
    • Published in Australia

  • Keeping body and mind together: Improving the physical health and life expectancy of people with serious mental illness

    Ethics, Physical health, Professionalism, Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice

    People with mental illness typically live ten, and up to 32 years less than the general population. PDF Report

    Report
    • Last updated: Feb 2015
    • Published in Australia