Clinical guidelines & publications library

Deep brain stimulation

Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation, Ethics, Professionalism

A clinical memorandum to inform psychiatrists who are interested in using Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) as a treatment for psychiatric disorders. PDF Clinical guideline

Smoking cessation

Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, Physical health, Professionalism, Smoking cessation

This guidance is for the management of smoking cessation for people with mental illness, living in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. URL Clinical guideline

RANZCP Policy for endorsing external or third-party clinical guidance

Ethics

PDF Ethics and conduct

Australian Department of Health Management of Telehealth Service Expansion

Telehealth

RANZCP submission to the Australian National Audit Office's for the Australian Department of Health Management of Telehealth Service Expansion

RANZCP Submission to TGA on proposed amendments to Poisons Standard

Public consultation on proposed amendments to Poisons Standard, RANZCP Submission to Therapeutic Goods Administration, June 2022. PDF Submission

Reducing Pokies Harm

Addiction

RANZCP NZ Submission to the Department of Internal Affairs. PDF Submission

Rural psychiatry

Addressing health inequities, Rural, Workforce

The RANZCP calls for dedicated strategies and funding to increase the number of psychiatrists working in rural and remote communities.

Recognising the significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Culturally safe practice, Māori

This position statement aims to describe Te Tiriti within the context of improving hauora Māori (Māori health) and steps the RANZCP is taking to meet its responsibilities under Te Tiriti.

Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry in Aotearoa New Zealand

Workforce

RANZCP response to current Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (CLP) services in Aotearoa New Zealand, including blueprint for policy, service and workforce development.

Consultation on Independent Assessments 2021

Training

RANZCP submission on the implementation, performance and governance of independent assessments proposed by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).

Consultation on Scheme Implementation and Forecasting

NDIS

RANZCP contribution to the Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Current Scheme Implementation and Forecasting for the NDIS consultation (the consultation).

Health Legislation Amendment (Medicare Compliance and Other Measures) Bill 2021

Mental health legislation

RANZCP submission to the Australian Government PDF Submission

Principles for mental health systems

Addressing health inequities, Health service standards

This position statement outlines key principles of optimal mental health systems to inform governments and funders and achieve the best possible outcomes for consumers and the wider community.

The mental health impacts of climate change

Addressing health inequities, Climate & environment, Natural disasters & emergencies

This position statement recognises the mental health impacts of climate change and supports policy change that addresses these impacts.

Cultural safety

Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice

This position statement advocates for universal cultural safety in mental health systems, services, and care.

The mental health needs of children in care or at risk of entering care

Addressing health inequities, Children & adolescents, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Professionalism

Children in care or at risk of entering care experience high rates of developmental and mental health problems, and therefore warrant special attention and priority access to multi-disciplinary mental health care that is competent in meeting their complex care needs.

Psychiatric service delivery for older people with mental disorders and dementia

Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, Dementia, Ethics, Old age, Professionalism

A summary of evidence on effective models of psychiatry service delivery for older people. RANZCP has endorsed this resource produced by the Sax Institute. URL Clinical guideline

Support after patient suicide

Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, Doctor's health, Professionalism, Suicide

A set of resources for health services, supervisors and trainees for coping with the suicide of a patient. PDF Clinical guideline

Information sharing with families, whānau and carers

Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Families, whānau & carers

How psychiatrists can work effectively with carers to establish and maintain relationships with mental health services and staff. PDF Clinical guideline

rTMS in hospitals

Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation, Professionalism

Guidance on the delivery of Medicare-funded repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) services in hospitals PDF Clinical guideline