Clinical guidelines & publications library
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Valproate in healthcare
Professionalism
The RANZCP has endorsed the following resource produced by the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the United Kingdom. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Oct 2024
- Published in United Kingdom
- Endorsed External Guideline
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Pharmacogenetics in healthcare
Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Genetic testing, Professionalism
The RANZCP has endorsed the following resources produced by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Oct 2024
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external guidance
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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
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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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Public Safety and Serious Offenders: A Review of Preventive Detention and Post Sentence Orders
Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism
RANZCP NZ Submission to Te Aka Matua o te Ture | New Zealand Law Commission regarding the Public Safety and Serious Offenders: A Review of Preventive Detention and Post Sentence Orders
Submission- Last updated: Oct 2024
- Published in New Zealand
- 11NZ
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Proposal to Remove the Renewal Criteria for Stimulant Treatments
ADHD, Professionalism
RANZCP NZ Submission to Pharmac regarding the Proposal to Remove the Renewal Criteria for Stimulant Treatments
Submission- Last updated: Sep 2024
- Published in New Zealand
- 12NZ
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Medical Aspects of Fitness to Drive: A Guide for Health Practitioners
GPs and psychiatrists, Professionalism
RANZCP NZ Submission to NZ Transport Agency│Waka Kotahi regarding the Medical Aspects of Fitness to Drive: A Guide for Health Practitioners
Submission- Last updated: Sep 2024
- Published in New Zealand
- 14NZ
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Consultation on the Draft National Roadmap to Improve the Health and Mental Health of Autistic People
Autism, Mental health legislation, Professionalism
RANZCP Submission to the Department of Health and Aged Care regarding the Consultation on the Draft National Roadmap to Improve the Health and Mental Health of Autistic People
Submission- Last updated: Sep 2024
- Published in Australia
- 09AUS
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Inquiry into the health impacts of alcohol and other drugs in Australia
Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism
RANZCP to Australian Parliament re Inquiry into the health impacts of alcohol and other drugs in Australia.
Submission- Last updated: Sep 2024
- Published in Australia
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Review of End of Life Choice Act 2019
Ethics, Mental health legislation, Professionalism
RANZCP NZ Submission to Manatū Hauora│Ministry of Health regarding the Review of End of Life Choice Act 2019
Submission- Last updated: Aug 2024
- Published in New Zealand
- 15NZ
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Prevention and Treatment of Gambling-Related Harm
Addiction, Professionalism
This position statement outlines the impact of gambling-related harm and the need for evidence-based preventative measures and therapeutic interventions.
Position statement- Last updated: Aug 2024
- Published in Australia
- PS #45
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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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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
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Review of the Mental Health Commission of NSW 2024
Addressing health inequity, Mental health legislation, Professionalism
RANZCP NSW Branch Submission to the NSW Government regarding the Review of the Mental Health Commission of NSW 2024
Submission- Last updated: Jul 2024
- Published in New South Wales
- 04NSW
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Administration of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation, Ethics, Professionalism
Guidance on key professional practice issues that psychiatrists should consider when prescribing and administering repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: May 2024
- Published in Australia
- PPG #16
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RANZCP engagement with the pharmaceutical and medical device industry
Ethics, Professionalism
This Position Statement provides guidance on how the College may engage with pharmaceutical and medical device companies, and other commercial companies.
Position statement- Last updated: May 2024
- Published in Australia
- PS #78
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National codes and standards relevant to psychiatry practice and mental health services in Australia and New Zealand
Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Health service standards, Professionalism
Professional Practice Guideline 14 was rescinded in May 2024. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: May 2024
- Published in Australia
- PPG #14
- Rescinded
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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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Therapeutic use of medicinal cannabis products
Cannabis, Ethics, Professionalism
Information for psychiatrists about the medicinal use of cannabis products, including in psychiatric practice. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Mar 2024
- Published in Australia
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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
