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  • 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

  • Addressing the mental health impacts of natural disasters and climate change-related weather events

    Culturally safe practice, Natural disasters & emergencies, Professionalism

    Natural disasters and weather events can lead to a wide range of health effects, including mental health problems. Psychiatrists have important roles in disaster planning and response.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Jan 2020
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #35

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Alcohol policy

    Alcohol, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism

    A national public health approach is required to reduce alcohol consumption, addressing drinking culture and increasing the availability and range of treatment services. PDF Report

    Report
    • Last updated: Mar 2016
    • Published in Australia

  • Acknowledging and learning from past mental health practices

    Culturally safe practice, Historical practices, Professionalism

    In the past, some psychiatric treatments were provided without an evidence base. Certain treatments were ineffective, harmful or distressing to patients.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Mar 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #84

  • Children of parents with mental illness

    Children & adolescents, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Professionalism

    Evidence-based interventions and preventative steps can be taken to support parents with mental illness, reduce risks to children and enhance their resilience.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Mar 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #56

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Principles & guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism

    PDF Ethics and conduct

    Ethics and conduct
    • Last updated: Jul 2014
    • Published in Australia
    • EG #11

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Apology for the role played by psychiatrists in the Stolen Generations

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

    The Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists apologises to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for our failure as a group of doctors and psychiatrists to act early and effectively to prevent and reverse the disastrous practices of the Stolen Generations.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Apr 1999
    • Published in Australia