Clinical guidelines & publications library
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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
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Suicide prevention – the role of psychiatry
Ethics, Professionalism, Suicide
The RANZCP is committed to supporting people in suicidal distress and working with governments and communities to prevent suicides.
Position statement- Last updated: Dec 2020
- Published in Australia
- PS #101
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Suicide reporting in the media
Ethics, Suicide
Position Statement 70: Suicide Reporting in the media has been rescinded (May 2024).
Position statement- Last updated: May 2024
- PS #70
- Rescinded
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Recognising the significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Culturally safe practice, Māori
This position statement aims to describe Te Tiriti within the context of improving hauora Māori (Māori health) and steps the RANZCP is taking to meet its responsibilities under Te Tiriti.
Position statement- Last updated: Feb 2022
- Published in New Zealand
- PS #107
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The mental health impacts of climate change
Climate & environment, Natural disasters & emergencies
This position statement recognises the mental health impacts of climate change and supports policy change that addresses these impacts.
Position statement- Last updated: Dec 2021
- Published in Australia
- PS #106
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Trauma-informed practice
Culturally safe practice, Professionalism, Trauma
Trauma-informed practice is an evolving concept which emphasises that trauma is a possibility in the lives of all individuals and communities.
Position statement- Last updated: Nov 2020
- Published in Australia
- PS #100
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Voluntary assisted dying
Ethics, Professionalism, Voluntary assisted dying
The primary role of medical practitioners in end of life care is to facilitate good quality patient-centred care. This statement should not be taken as explicit or implied support of the legalisation of physician assisted suicide.
Position statement- Last updated: Sep 2020
- Published in Australia
- PS #67
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Whānau Ora
Culturally safe practice, Māori, Professionalism
This statement affirms and strengthens the RANZCP's commitment to He Whakaputanga (Declaration of Independence) and Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi) principles of tino rangatiratanga (self-determination), Māori health equity and meeting the needs of tangata whaiora.
Position statement- Last updated: May 2021
- Published in New Zealand
- PS #104
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The mental health needs of children in care or at risk of entering care
Children & adolescents, Ethics, Professionalism
Children in care or at risk of entering care experience high rates of developmental and mental health problems, and therefore warrant special attention and priority access to multi-disciplinary mental health care that is competent in meeting their complex care needs.
Position statement- Last updated: Dec 2021
- Published in Australia
- PS #59
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Refugee and asylum seeker health
Asylum seekers and refugees, Social justice
The RANZCP has endorsed this position statement from the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). URL Position statement
Position statement- Last updated: Apr 2015
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external position
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Dementia
Dementia, Ethics, Professionalism
The RANZCP has endorsed this guideline produced by the University of Sydney Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre.
URL Clinical guidelineClinical guideline- Last updated: Feb 2016
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external guidance
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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
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Eating disorders CPG and associated resources
Eating disorders, Ethics
Guidance on the clinical treatment of people with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder and ARFID. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Nov 2014
- Published in Australia
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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
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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
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Informed financial consent
Ethics, Patient privacy & consent, Professionalism
The RANZCP has endorsed this guideline produced by the Australian Medical Association (AMA). URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Sep 2020
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external guidance
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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
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Physical health
Physical health, Professionalism
Aims to inform the development of policy and guidelines for the treatment, management and monitoring of the physical health of people with an enduring psychotic illness. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Oct 2017
- Published in Australia
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Prescription opioids
Ethics, Opioids, Pain management, Professionalism
The RANZCP has endorsed this guidance produced by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Apr 2009
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external guidance
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Post-traumatic stress disorder
PTSD
The RANZCP has endorsed Phoenix Australia's Guidelines for the treatment of Acute Stress Disorder, PTSD and Complex PTSD. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Mar 2020
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external guidance