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The role of the psychiatrist in Australia and New Zealand
Professionalism, Workforce
A psychiatrist is a specialist medical doctor who assesses and treats patients with mental health problems. Psychiatrists often work in collaboration with general practitioners and other health professionals to best meet the mental health and emotional needs of patients.
Position statement- Last updated: Nov 2013
- Published in Australia
- PS #80
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ECT treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic
Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation, Professionalism
Considerations and precautions for the delivery of ECT during the pandemic. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Aug 2022
- Published in Australia
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Antipsychotic medications as a treatment of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia
Dementia, Professionalism
This guideline has been rescinded pending review. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Aug 2016
- Published in Australia
- PPG #10
- Rescinded
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Ethics and conduct
- Last updated: Nov 2018
- Published in Australia
- Current
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Members having a financial interest in a treatment or management facility
Ethics, Professionalism
PDF Ethics and conduct
Ethics and conduct- Last updated: May 2015
- Published in Australia
- EG #2
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Psychiatrists, general practitioners and psychologists
GPs and psychiatrists, Professionalism
Best practice referral, communication and shared care arrangements between psychiatrists, general practitioners and psychologists PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Apr 2014
- Published in Australia
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Medical benefits for psychiatric treatment and training
Medicare, Professionalism
This document is under review. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Nov 1991
- Published in Australia
- PPG #1
- Under review
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The relationship between psychiatrists and commercial organisations within the health care industry
Ethics, Professionalism
PDF Ethics and conduct
Ethics and conduct- Last updated: Mar 2019
- Published in Australia
- EG #5
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Zero tolerance policy on proven sexual boundary violations
Ethics, Professionalism
PDF Ethics and conduct
Ethics and conduct- Last updated: Mar 2024
- Published in Australia
- Ethical guideline 12
- Current
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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
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Nov 2021
- Published in Australia
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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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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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Adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) practice guidelines
ADHD, Professionalism
This guideline was rescinded in April 2024.
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Apr 2024
- Published in Australia
- Rescinded
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Child and adolescent psychiatry: meeting future workforce needs
Children & adolescents, Professionalism
Informing psychiatrists, the medical profession and other health professionals, service providers, governments, and the Australian and New Zealand communities about child and adolescent psychiatry workforce. PDF Report
Report- Last updated: Jun 2019
- Published in Australia
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Discrimination, bullying and harassment policy
Ethics, Professionalism
This policy outlines expectations for the behaviour of people involved in RANZCP
activities. PDF Ethics and conductEthics and conduct- Last updated: Aug 2021
- Published in Australia and New Zealand
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The role of psychiatrists in the prevention and early intervention of mental illness in infants, children and adolescents
Children & adolescents, Professionalism
Position Statement 64: The role of psychiatrists in the prevention and early intervention of mental illness in infants, children and adolescents has been rescinded pending review.
Position statement- Last updated: Oct 2010
- Published in Australia
- PS #64
- Rescinded
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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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Social media guideline
Ethics, Professionalism
Guidance for College members on appropriate standards of behaviour and professionalism when using social media. PDF Ethics and conduct
Ethics and conduct- Last updated: Aug 2024
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The Psychiatry Workforce Training Pipeline in Aotearoa New Zealand
Professionalism, Workforce
This report provides and overview of the psychiatry workforce composition and sustainability of the training pipeline. Completed in collaboration with Te Whatu Ora │Health New Zealand
Report- Last updated: Oct 2024
- Published in New Zealand
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Updating the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Professionalism, Workforce
RANZCP submission to the ABS on the Review of the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Submission- Last updated: Aug 2024
- Published in Australia
