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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

  • 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

    Submission
    • Last updated: Jul 2020
    • Published in Western Australia

  • 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

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Feb 2020
    • Published in Australia

  • Use of benzodiazepines in psychiatric practice

    Benzodiazepines, Ethics, Professionalism

    The RANZCP has developed this guidance for clinicians considering pharmacological treatment using benzodiazepines. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Nov 2019
    • Published in Australia
    • PPG #5

  • Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

    Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation, Ethics

    Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a highly effective treatment with a strong evidence base, particularly for the treatment of severe depressive disorders.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Oct 2019
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #74

  • Recognising and addressing the harmful mental health impacts of methamphetamine use

    Ethics, Illicit drugs, Professionalism

    Amphetamine-type substances can be associated with acute mental effects and result in long-term harm. Psychiatrists have a leadership role in coordinating approaches to methamphetamine use.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Sep 2019
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #82

  • Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

    Addiction, Alcohol, Ethics, Perinatal, Professionalism

    The fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) hub Australia provides current and evidence-based information about FASD in Australia. URL Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Sep 2019
    • Published in Australia
    • Endorsed external guidance

  • Electroconvulsive therapy professional practice guideline

    Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation, Ethics, Professionalism

    Key practice considerations are the combination of dosing, electrode placement, pulse width, session frequency, concomitant medication and anaesthetic approach. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Apr 2019
    • Published in Australia

  • Inquiry into aged care, end of life and palliative care, and voluntary assisted dying

    Ethics, Voluntary assisted dying

    RANZCP QLD Submission to Inquiry into aged care, end of life and palliative care, and voluntary assisted dying. PDF Submission

    Submission
    • Last updated: Apr 2019
    • Published in Queensland

  • 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

  • Sexual orientation change efforts

    Ethics, Historical practices, Professionalism

    The RANZCP does not support the use of sexual orientation change efforts of any kind. There is no scientific evidence that sexual orientation can be changed. Sexual orientation change efforts risk causing significant harm to individuals.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Mar 2019
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #60

  • Australian Family Court proceedings

    Ethics, Forensic, Medico-legal, Professionalism

    Guidance to members about family court proceedings including custody issues, being an expert witness, testifying and reports. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Feb 2019
    • Published in Australia
    • PPG #3

  • The role of the child and adolescent psychiatrist

    Addressing health inequity, Children & adolescents, Ethics, Professionalism

    Guidance about the role of child and adolescent psychiatrists, and how they can best meet the mental health needs of young people and their families. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Nov 2018
    • Published in Australia
    • PPG #15

  • Abolition of torture and other inhuman treatment

    Ethics, Professionalism, Trauma

    Our commitment to the abolition of torture, and to researching and providing effective, evidence-based rehabilitative and therapeutic treatments to survivors.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Nov 2018
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #32

  • RANZCP Code of Ethics

    Ethics, Professionalism

    PDF Ethics and conduct

    Ethics and conduct
    • Last updated: Nov 2018
    • Published in Australia
    • Current

  • Mental health and HIV/AIDS

    Ethics, Professionalism

    People who have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and/or acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) can have unique mental health needs both due to the infection itself and the experience of anxiety and depression that can be associated with the condition.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Aug 2018
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #38

  • The relevance of religion and spirituality to psychiatric practice

    Collaborative care, Ethics

    This position statement provides guidance to psychiatrists on how consideration of religion and/or spirituality can improve outcomes for people living with mental illness.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Jun 2018
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #96

  • Electronic monitoring of people utilising forensic mental health services

    Ethics, Forensic

    The RANZCP is concerned about the coercive use of electronic monitoring on forensic patients. 

    Position statement
    • Last updated: May 2018
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #95

  • 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

  • De-prescribing cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine

    Dementia, Ethics, Professionalism

    The RANZCP has endorsed this guideline produced by the University of Sydney Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre. URL Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Feb 2018
    • Published in Australia
    • Endorsed external guidance