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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

  • 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

  • Prohibition of ‘conversion practices’ in WA

    Ethics, Families, whānau & carers, LGBTIQ+

    WA Branch submission to the Department of Justice about ‘conversion practices’ in WA. Submission

    Submission
    • Last updated: Dec 2024
    • Published in Western Australia

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Draft Statement on ‘Treating yourself and those close to you’

    Ethics, Health service standards, Doctor's health

    RANZCP NZ Submission to Te Kaunihera Rata o Aotearoa/Medical Council of New Zealand on Consultation for Draft Statement on ‘Treating yourself and those close to you’ Submission

    Submission
    • Last updated: May 2024
    • Published in New Zealand
    • 02NZ

  • Administration of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)

    Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation, Ethics, Professionalism

    Guidance on key professional practice issues that psychiatrists should consider when prescribing and administering repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: May 2024
    • Published in Australia
    • PPG #16

  • National codes and standards relevant to psychiatry practice and mental health services in Australia and New Zealand

    Ethics, Health service standards, Professionalism, Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice

    Professional Practice Guideline 14 was rescinded in May 2024. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: May 2024
    • Published in Australia
    • PPG #14
    • Rescinded

  • RANZCP engagement with the pharmaceutical and medical device industry

    Ethics, Professionalism

    This Position Statement provides guidance on how the College may engage with pharmaceutical and medical device companies, and other commercial companies. Position statement

    Position statement
    • Last updated: May 2024
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #78

  • Suicide reporting in the media

    Ethics, Suicide

    Position Statement 70: Suicide Reporting in the media has been rescinded (May 2024).

    Position statement

    Position statement
    • Last updated: May 2024
    • PS #70
    • Rescinded

  • Zero tolerance policy on proven sexual boundary violations

    Ethics, Professionalism

    PDF

    • Last updated: Mar 2024
    • Published in Australia
    • Ethical guideline 12
    • Current

  • Therapeutic use of medicinal cannabis products

    Cannabis, Ethics, Professionalism

    Information for psychiatrists about the medicinal use of cannabis products, including in psychiatric practice. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Mar 2024
    • Published in Australia

  • The mental health of veterans and defence force service members

    Ethics, Military and veterans, Professionalism

    The position statement outlines the necessary action to improve mental health outcomes for current defence force service members and veterans. Position statement

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Feb 2024
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #99

  • Off-label prescribing in psychiatry

    Ethics, Off-label prescribing, Professionalism

    The Royal Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) has developed this
    guidance to provide advice to psychiatrists who may be considering the use of medications ‘off label’, with a key focus on risk identification and justification. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Dec 2023
    • Published in Australia
    • PPG #4

  • Firearm risk assessments

    Ethics, Professionalism, Addressing health inequity

    Guidance for psychiatrists in assessing the risk posed by a person's access to firearms. Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Sep 2023
    • Published in Australia
    • PPG #23

  • 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

  • Therapeutic use of MDMA for PTSD and psilocybin for treatment resistant depression

    Ethics, Psychedelics, Professionalism

    Information for psychiatrists about psychedelic-assisted therapy with MDMA and psilocybin. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Jun 2023
    • Published in Australia

  • Intellectual disabilities: Addressing the mental health needs of people with ID

    Ethics, Intellectual disability, Professionalism, Addressing health inequity

    This position statement addresses the significant challenges and unmet mental health needs for people with intellectual disability. Position statement

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Dec 2022
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #109

  • Assessment and management of behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)

    Dementia, Ethics, Professionalism, Addressing health inequity

    A handbook produced by NSW Health. URL Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Dec 2022
    • Published in NSW
    • External endorsed guidance