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  • Guideline for safe care for patients sedated in health care facilities for acute behavioural disturbance

    Sedation

    This guideline sets the minimum safety standards required in caring for patients with ABD where sedation is used to control the behaviour. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Mar 2019
    • Published in Australia
    • Endorsed external guidance

  • Sexual orientation change efforts

    Ethics, Historical practices, Professionalism

    The RANZCP does not support the use of sexual orientation change efforts of any kind. There is no scientific evidence that sexual orientation can be changed. Sexual orientation change efforts risk causing significant harm to individuals.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Mar 2019
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #60

  • Abolition of torture and other inhuman treatment

    Ethics, Professionalism, 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

  • Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

    Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation, Professionalism

    Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is an effective treatment for major depressive disorders. It involves the focal application of a localised, pulsed magnetic field to the cerebral cortex, inducing small electrical currents which stimulate nerve cells.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Nov 2018
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #79

  • Mental health and HIV/AIDS

    Ethics, Professionalism

    People who have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and/or acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) can have unique mental health needs both due to the infection itself and the experience of anxiety and depression that can be associated with the condition.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Aug 2018
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #38

  • The relevance of religion and spirituality to psychiatric practice

    Collaborative care, Ethics

    This position statement provides guidance to psychiatrists on how consideration of religion and/or spirituality can improve outcomes for people living with mental illness.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Jun 2018
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #96

  • Electronic monitoring of people utilising forensic mental health services

    Ethics, Forensic

    The RANZCP is concerned about the coercive use of electronic monitoring on forensic patients. 

    Position statement
    • Last updated: May 2018
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #95

  • The impact of media and digital technology on children and adolescents

    Children & adolescents, E-mental health, Professionalism

    This position statement seeks to identify the many positive benefits of media and digital technology for children and adolescents, but also recognises areas of concern.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: May 2018
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #72

  • Mental health for the community

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

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

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

  • Public insurance schemes: advocating for mental injury claimants

    Insurance

    Aspects of personal injury and workers compensation schemes impose disadvantages on people with mental injuries, delaying recovery and compounding suffering.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Dec 2017
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #94

  • Involuntary mental health treatment in custody

    Culturally safe practice, 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

  • Physical health

    Physical health, Professionalism

    Aims to inform the development of policy and guidelines for the treatment, management and monitoring of the physical health of people with an enduring psychotic illness. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Oct 2017
    • Published in Australia

  • Mental health legislation and psychiatrists: putting the principles into practice

    Mental health legislation, Professionalism

    Mental health acts define the circumstances where compulsory measures can be taken to treat a person where illness has impaired their capacity to direct their care. Mental health acts in Australia and New Zealand should reflect community expectations. 

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Apr 2017
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #92

  • Psychiatrists, online presence and social media

    E-mental health, Ethics, 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
    • Last updated: Nov 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #75

  • The contribution to practice made by psychiatrists who have a personal experience of mental illness

    Collaborative care, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism

    Many people, including doctors and other health professionals, experience mental health problems at some point in their lives. The RANZCP acknowledges the contribution of psychiatrists with personal experience of mental illness.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Nov 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #85

  • Recognising and reducing alcohol-related harm

    Alcohol, Professionalism

    Excessive alcohol consumption has a detrimental effect on mental health with a well-documented relationship between alcohol misuse and mental health issues.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Nov 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #87

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

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health workers

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism, Workforce

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health workers bring valuable skills and knowledge to the practice of psychiatry.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Aug 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #50

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