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  • 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

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Oct 2020
    • Published in International
    • Endorsed external guidance

  • Family and whānau involvement in mental health consumers/tangata whai ora care, assessment and treatment

    Culturally safe practice, Families, whānau & carers, Māori, Professionalism

    Guidance notes to assist mental health staff to work effectively with families. URL Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Nov 2000
    • Published in New Zealand
    • Endorsed external guidance

  • Opioid policy - improving management of chronic non-malignant pain

    Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Opioids, Professionalism

    Joint policy produced by the RACP, RANZCP, ANZCA and RACGP designed to assist medical professionals who are responsible for safely prescribing opioids. URL Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Apr 2009
    • Published in Australia
    • Endorsed external guidance

  • 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

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Jul 2020
    • Published in Australia
    • Endorsed external guidance

  • Pharmacogenetics in healthcare

    Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Genetic testing, Professionalism

    The RANZCP has endorsed the following resources produced by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia. URL Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Oct 2024
    • Published in Australia
    • Endorsed external guidance

  • Information sharing with families, whānau and carers

    Addressing health inequity, 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

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Dec 2021
    • Published in Australia
    • PPG #20

  • The economic cost of serious mental illness and comorbidities in Australia and New Zealand

    Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Physical health, Professionalism

    This report estimates the annual cost of premature death in people with serious mental illness is $15 billion (AUD) in Australia and $3.1 billion (NZD) in New Zealand. PDF Report

    Report
    • Last updated: Feb 2016
    • Published in Australia

  • Public Safety and Serious Offenders: A Review of Preventive Detention and Post Sentence Orders

    Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism

    RANZCP NZ Submission to Te Aka Matua o te Ture | New Zealand Law Commission regarding the Public Safety and Serious Offenders: A Review of Preventive Detention and Post Sentence Orders

    Submission
    • Last updated: Oct 2024
    • Published in New Zealand
    • 11NZ

  • Inquiry into the health impacts of alcohol and other drugs in Australia

    Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism

    RANZCP to Australian Parliament re Inquiry into the health impacts of alcohol and other drugs in Australia.

    Submission
    • Last updated: Sep 2024
    • Published in Australia

  • 2022-23 RANZCP Vic Branch Pre-Budget Submission

    Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism

    Submission for 2022-23 Victorian State Budget
    priorities.

    Submission
    • Last updated: Dec 2021

  • Child sexual abuse

    Children & adolescents, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Professionalism, Trauma

    Treatment by trained professionals minimises the initial effects and long-term consequences of child sexual abuse.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Mar 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #51

  • 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

  • Treating hepatitis C

    Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Hepatitis C, Professionalism

    Guidance for psychiatrists to facilitate care for people living with mental illness who are living with, or at risk of contracting hepatitis C. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Nov 2022
    • Published in Australia
    • PPG #21

  • 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

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: May 2024
    • Published in Australia
    • PPG #14
    • Rescinded

  • Keeping your head above water: affordability as a barrier to mental health care

    Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Physical health, Professionalism

    PDF Report

    Report
    • Last updated: Nov 2014
    • Published in Australia

  • Minding the gaps: cost barriers to accessing mental healthcare for people with mental illness

    Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Physical health, Professionalism

    PDF Report

    Report
    • Last updated: May 2015
    • Published in Australia

  • Enabling supported decision making

    Addressing health inequity, Collaborative care, Culturally safe practice, Families, whānau & carers, Professionalism

    This paper aims to influence the increased uptake and future embedding of Supported Decision Making in clinical practice by psychiatrists working in the Victorian Mental Health Service. PDF Position statement

    Position statement
    • Last updated: May 2018
    • Published in Victoria

  • Keeping body and mind together: Improving the physical health and life expectancy of people with serious mental illness

    Addressing health inequity, 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

  • Family Law Amendment Bill 2024

    Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Families, whānau & carers, Medico-legal, Professionalism

    RANZCP Submission to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee regarding the Family Law Amendment Bill 2024

    Submission
    • Last updated: Oct 2024
    • Published in Australia
    • 10AUS

  • Tobacco policy

    Addiction, Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Professionalism, Smoking cessation

    Solutions for tobacco control to change the way physicians and psychiatrists view their role in reducing mortality and morbidity due to tobacco smoking. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Jun 2005
    • Published in Australia