Clinical guidelines & publications library
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Dementia
Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, Dementia, Ethics, Professionalism
The RANZCP has endorsed this guideline produced by the University of Sydney Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre.
URL Clinical guidelineClinical guideline- Last updated: Feb 2016
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external guidance
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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
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Guidance for the use of stimulant medications in adults
Ethics, Professionalism, Stimulant medications
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
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Members having a financial interest in a treatment or management facility
Ethics, Professionalism
PDF Ethics and conduct
Ethics and conduct- Last updated: May 2015
- Published in Australia
- EG #2
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Minding the gaps: cost barriers to accessing mental healthcare for people with mental illness
Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Physical health, Professionalism
PDF Report
Report- Last updated: May 2015
- Published in Australia
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Refugee and asylum seeker health
Addressing health inequities, Asylum seekers and refugees, Social justice
The RANZCP has endorsed this position statement from the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). URL Position statement
Position statement- Last updated: Apr 2015
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external position
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Keeping body and mind together: Improving the physical health and life expectancy of people with serious mental illness
Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Physical health, Professionalism
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
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Use of antidepressants to treat depression in dementia
Antidepressants, Dementia, Professionalism
Elderly patients with dementia and depression should receive psychosocial interventions in the first instance. Antidepressants should be considered if there is no response.
Position statement- Last updated: Feb 2015
- Published in Australia
- PS #81
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Eating disorders CPG and associated resources
Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, Eating disorders, Ethics
Guidance on the clinical treatment of people with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder and ARFID. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Nov 2014
- Published in Australia
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Keeping your head above water: affordability as a barrier to mental health care
Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Physical health, Professionalism
PDF Report
Report- Last updated: Nov 2014
- Published in Australia
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Pharmacological treatment algorithm for first episode non-affective psychosis
Psychosis, Schizophrenia
PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Aug 2014
- Published in Australia
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Principles & guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism
PDF Ethics and conduct
Ethics and conduct- Last updated: Jul 2014
- Published in Australia
- EG #11
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2013 workforce survey report of Australian psychiatrists
Workforce
This report provides data on the psychiatric workforce in Australia based on a survey of RANZCP members. PDF Report
Report- Last updated: Jun 2014
- Published in Australia
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Psychiatrists, general practitioners and psychologists
GPs and psychiatrists, Professionalism
Best practice referral, communication and shared care arrangements between psychiatrists, general practitioners and psychologists PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Apr 2014
- Published in Australia
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The role of the psychiatrist in Australia and New Zealand
Professionalism, Workforce
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- Last updated: Nov 2013
- Published in Australia
- PS #80
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Royal Commission: Preventing sexual abuse of children in out of home care
Children & adolescents
RANZCP submission to the Royal Commission: Preventing sexual abuse of
children in out of home careSubmission- Last updated: Sep 2013
- Published in Australia
- Current
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Ethics and conduct
- Last updated: May 2013
- Published in Australia
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The roles and relationships of psychiatrists and other service providers in mental health services
Collaborative care, Professionalism
A number of the problems facing psychiatry are identified as having common origins in unresolved issues about teamwork. This position statement aims to identify the issues and formulate recommendations for dealing with these obstacles.
Position statement- Last updated: Jan 2012
- Published in Australia
- PS #47b
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The role of psychiatrists in the prevention and early intervention of mental illness in infants, children and adolescents
Children & adolescents, Professionalism
Position Statement 64: The role of psychiatrists in the prevention and early intervention of mental illness in infants, children and adolescents has been rescinded pending review.
Position statement- Last updated: Oct 2010
- Published in Australia
- PS #64
- Rescinded
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The prevention and early intervention of mental illness in infants, children and adolescents
Children & adolescents, Professionalism
This position statement has been rescinded pending review.
Position statement- Last updated: Oct 2010
- Published in Australia
- PS #63
- Rescinded