Clinical guidelines & publications library

Acknowledging the Stolen generations

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism

The forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families continues to affect the health and social wellbeing of communities and families.

Suicide prevention – the role of psychiatry

Ethics, Professionalism, Suicide

The RANZCP is committed to supporting people in suicidal distress and working with governments and communities to prevent suicides.

Consultation on NDS and NDIS Outcomes Framework

NDIS

Consultation on the introductory paper on the National Disability Strategy and National Disability Insurance Scheme Outcomes Framework (the introductory paper).

Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability

RANZCP Submission to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and
Exploitation of People with Disability

Reports and medical examinations in medico-legal settings

Ethics, Medico-legal, Professionalism

Developing reports and conducting independent medical examinations in medico-legal settings. PDF Clinical guideline

Trauma-informed practice

Culturally safe practice, Professionalism, Trauma

Trauma-informed practice is an evolving concept which emphasises that trauma is a possibility in the lives of all individuals and communities.

Principles for the treatment of persons found unfit to stand trial

Ethics, Forensic, Professionalism

Persons who are acquitted on insanity grounds, or who are found unfit to stand trial deserve effective, ethical care and management. 

Implementing alternatives to coercion

Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Professionalism, Seclusion and restraint

The RANZCP has endorsed this position produced by the World Psychiatric Association. URL Clinical guideline

Voluntary assisted dying

Ethics, Professionalism, Voluntary assisted dying

The primary role of medical practitioners in end of life care is to facilitate good quality patient-centred care. This statement should not be taken as explicit or implied support of the legalisation of physician assisted suicide. 

Informed financial consent

Ethics, Patient privacy & consent, Professionalism

The RANZCP has endorsed this guideline produced by the Australian Medical Association (AMA). URL Clinical guideline

Election priorities 2020

Matariki ki tua o ngā whetū - Matariki of endless possibilities. PDF Submission

Inquiry into Palliative Care in Western Australia public hearing 30 July 2020

Ethics, Voluntary assisted dying

RANZCP WA Letter to Dr Michael Verheggen questions on notice (Inquiry into Palliative Care in Western Australia public hearing 30 July 2020)

Pain Management (Acute): Scientific Evidence 5th edition

Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Pain management, Professionalism

The RANZCP has endorsed this guideline produced by the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists and Faculty of Pain Medicine. URL Clinical guideline

RANZCP WA Submission to Joint Select Committee on Palliative Care July 2020

Ethics, Voluntary assisted dying

RANZCP WA Submission to Joint Select Committee on Palliative Care July 2020 PDF Submission

Inquiry into general issues around the implementation and performance of the NDIS

NDIS

Submission into the Inquiry into general issues
around the implementation and performance of the National Disability Insurance Scheme
(NDIS).

Inquiry into the Australian Government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19

RANZCP submission to the Inquiry into the Australian Government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Post-traumatic stress disorder

PTSD

The RANZCP has endorsed Phoenix Australia's Guidelines for the treatment of Acute Stress Disorder, PTSD and Complex PTSD. URL Clinical guideline

Productivity Commission Inquiry into Mental Health 2020

RANZCP Response to the Productivity Commission Draft Report Mental Health PDF Submission

Mood disorders clinical practice guideline

Ethics, Mood disorders, Professionalism

Guidance on the clinical management of depressive and bipolar disorders, specifically focusing on diagnosis and treatment strategies. PDF Clinical guideline

Inquiry into Responses to Historical Forced Adoptions in Victoria

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Historical practices

Victorian Branch submission to the Legislative Council, Legal and Social Issues Committee PDF Submission