Clinical guidelines & publications library
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Pacific Mental Health in Aotearoa New Zealand
Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Families, whānau & carers, Professionalism
The position statement identifies RANZCP’s commitment to improving Pacific mental health and providing effective health care that meets the specific cultural needs of Pacific populations.
Position statement- Last updated: Jul 2022
- Published in Aotearoa NZ
- PS #108
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Partnering with carers in mental healthcare
Collaborative care, Families, whānau & carers, Professionalism
This position statement affirms the importance and value of respectful and cooperative partnerships between psychiatrists and carers.
Position statement- Last updated: Sep 2021
- Published in Australia
- PS #76
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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
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Information sharing with families, whānau and carers
Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Families, whānau & carers
How psychiatrists can work effectively with carers to establish and maintain relationships with mental health services and staff. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Dec 2021
- Published in Australia
- PPG #20
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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
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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
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Family Law Amendment Bill 2024
Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Families, whānau & carers, Medico-legal, Professionalism
RANZCP Submission to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee regarding the Family Law Amendment Bill 2024
Submission- Last updated: Oct 2024
- Published in Australia
- 10AUS