Clinical guidelines & publications library

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.

Inquiry into the Aged Care Sector's Current and Future Capacity to Provide Support Services for People Experiencing Neurological Cognitive Disorders

Collaborative care

RANZCP NZ Submission to Pāremata Aotearoa│New Zealand Parliament regarding the Inquiry into the Aged Care Sector's Current and Future Capacity to Provide Support Services for People Experiencing Neurological Cognitive Disorders. PDF Submission

Expedited Pathway for Registration in the Provisional Vocational Scope of Practice

Workforce

RANZCP NZ Submission to Te Kaunihera Rata o Aotearoa | Medical Council of New Zealand regarding the Expedited Pathway for Registration in the Provisional Vocational Scope of Practice Consultation. PDF Submission

Draft Strategic Plan - NSW Forensic Mental Health 2024-2034

Forensic

RANZCP NSW Branch Submission to the Mental Health Branch of NSW Health regarding the Draft Strategic Plan - NSW Forensic Mental Health 2024-2034

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

Professionalism, Workforce

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

Proposal to Widen Access to Aripiprazole Long-Acting Injection

Schizophrenia

RANZCP NZ Submission to Pharmac regarding the Proposal to Widen Access to Aripiprazole Long-Acting Injection PDF Submission

Review of the Mental Health Commission of NSW 2024

Addressing health inequity, Mental health legislation, Professionalism

RANZCP NSW Branch Submission to the NSW Government regarding the Review of the Mental Health Commission of NSW 2024

Review of the Health and Disability Commissioner Act and Code of Rights

Mental health legislation

RANZCP NZ Submission to the Health and Disability Commissioner | Te Toihau Hauora, Hauātanga regarding the Review of the Health and Disability Commissioner Act and Code of Rights. PDF Submission

Therapeutic Products Act Repeal Bill

Mental health legislation

RANZCP NZ Submission to New Zealand Parliament Pāremata Aotearoa regarding the
Therapeutic Products Act Repeal Bill.
PDF Submission

Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Bill Submission

Forensic

RANZCP NZ Submission to New Zealand Parliament │Pāremata Aotearoa regarding the Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Bill

Special Commission of Inquiry into Healthcare Funding Submission

RANZCP NSW Branch Submission to the NSW Government regarding the Special Commission of Inquiry into Healthcare Funding

Inquiry into Impact of the Regulatory Framework for Cannabis in NSW

Cannabis

RANZCP NSW Branch Submission to the NSW Parliament Portfolio Committee regarding the Inquiry into Impact of the Regulatory Framework for Cannabis in NSW

Adult Decision-making Law Review

Mental health legislation

RANZCP NZ Submission to Te Aka Matua o te Ture | Law Commission regarding the Adult Decision-making Law Review: Second Issues Paper

A new approach to regulating shooting clubs and ranges

Collaborative care

RANZCP NZ Submission to the Ministry of Justice | Te Tāhū o te Ture regarding a new approach to regulating shooting clubs and ranges.

Family and domestic violence

Family violence

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

Doctor's health, Ethics, Health service standards

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’

Open letter to Minister Matt Doocey for mental health funding in NZ budget

Open letter to the Minister for Mental Health, NZ advocating for increased funding for mental health in the NZ budget. PDF Submission

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.

Suicide reporting in the media

Ethics, Suicide

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

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

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

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