Clinical guidelines & publications library
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Australian workforce survey report 2024
Professionalism, Workforce
The survey received responses from 1269 Australian psychiatrists and highlights the severity of the workforce shortage crisis. PDF Report
Report- Last updated: Feb 2024
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The mental health of veterans and defence force service members
Ethics, Military and veterans, Professionalism
The position statement outlines the necessary action to improve mental health outcomes for current defence force service members and veterans.
Position statement- Last updated: Feb 2024
- Published in Australia
- PS #99
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Off-label prescribing in psychiatry
Ethics, Off-label prescribing, Professionalism
The Royal Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) has developed this
guidance to provide advice to psychiatrists who may be considering the use of medications ‘off label’, with a key focus on risk identification and justification. PDF Clinical guidelineClinical guideline- Last updated: Dec 2023
- Published in Australia
- PPG #4
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E-cigarettes and vaporisers
Professionalism, Smoking cessation
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) recognises nicotine vaping products (NVPs) as a harm minimisation tool where pharmacotherapies and/or behavioural interventions have been unsuccessful, such as for those with a mental health condition.
Position statement- Last updated: Dec 2023
- Published in Australia
- PS #97
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hereco RANZCP Clinical Practice Guidelines Evaluation
Professionalism
The RANZCP commissioned Health Research Consulting (hereco) to develop this report outlining options for supporting high quality clinical practice guideline development for psychiatry in Australia and New Zealand. PDF Report
Report- Last updated: Nov 2023
- Published in Australia
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Ethics and conduct
- Last updated: Nov 2023
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Benefits of e-mental health treatments and interventions
Culturally safe practice, E-mental health, Professionalism
E-mental health tools may provide affordable and equitable access to complementary forms of care and support but also bring challenges.
Position statement- Last updated: Oct 2023
- Published in Australia
- PS #98
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Building mental health and wellbeing in Australia and New Zealand through early support for infants, children and their families
Addressing health inequity, Children & adolescents, Professionalism
This report calls for addressing social determinants, reducing stigma and removing barriers to accessing services. PDF Report
Report- Last updated: Oct 2023
- Published in Australia
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Firearm risk assessments
Addressing health inequity, Ethics, Professionalism
Guidance for psychiatrists in assessing the risk posed by a person's access to firearms.
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Sep 2023
- Published in Australia
- PPG #23
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Therapeutic use of MDMA for PTSD and psilocybin for treatment resistant depression
Ethics, Professionalism, Psychedelics
Information for psychiatrists about psychedelic-assisted therapy with MDMA and psilocybin. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Jun 2023
- Published in Australia
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Dementia - antipsychotic medications to care for people with behavioural and psychological symptoms
Addressing health inequity, Dementia, Professionalism
Best practices when considering the use of antipsychotic medications to care for people with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).
Position statement- Last updated: May 2023
- Published in Australia
- PS #112
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ADHD across the lifespan
ADHD, Professionalism
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a major mental disorder. This statement presents principles to develop a more appropriate, accessible, equitable health system that caters for the needs of people with ADHD across their lifespan.
Position statement- Last updated: Mar 2023
- Published in Australia
- PS #55
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NSW mental health system on the brink: evidence from the frontline
Professionalism, Workforce
PDF Report
Report- Last updated: Mar 2023
- Published in New South Wales
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Safety and wellbeing of psychiatrists and those in psychiatry training
Doctor's health, Professionalism
This position statement highlights the critical importance of the safety and wellbeing of psychiatrists and those in psychiatry training for competent and safe psychiatry practice.
Position statement- Last updated: Feb 2023
- Published in Australia
- PS #48
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Children with conduct disorder
Addressing health inequity, Children & adolescents, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism
Broad principles to guide governments, agencies, and services in meeting the mental health care needs of children with conduct disorder.
Position statement- Last updated: Dec 2022
- Published in Australia
- PS #111
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Autism: Addressing the mental health needs of Autistic people
Addressing health inequity, Autism, Professionalism
This position statement addresses the significant challenges and unmet mental health needs of Autistic people.
Position statement- Last updated: Dec 2022
- Published in Australia
- PS #110
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Intellectual disabilities: Addressing the mental health needs of people with ID
Addressing health inequity, Ethics, Intellectual disability, Professionalism
This position statement addresses the significant challenges and unmet mental health needs for people with intellectual disability.
Position statement- Last updated: Dec 2022
- Published in Australia
- PS #109
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Assessment and management of behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)
Addressing health inequity, Dementia, Ethics, Professionalism
A handbook produced by NSW Health. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Dec 2022
- Published in NSW
- External endorsed guidance
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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
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Relationships between old age psychiatry and geriatric medicine
Collaborative care, Ethics, Old age, Professionalism
Old age psychiatry and geriatric medical services need to work closely together to ensure the best treatment and care of older people.
Position statement- Last updated: Oct 2022
- Published in Australia
- PS #31
