Clinical guidelines & publications library

Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Bill Submission

Forensic

RANZCP NZ Submission to New Zealand Parliament │Pāremata Aotearoa regarding the Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Bill

Special Commission of Inquiry into Healthcare Funding Submission

RANZCP NSW Branch Submission to the NSW Government regarding the Special Commission of Inquiry into Healthcare Funding

Inquiry into Impact of the Regulatory Framework for Cannabis in NSW

Cannabis

RANZCP NSW Branch Submission to the NSW Parliament Portfolio Committee regarding the Inquiry into Impact of the Regulatory Framework for Cannabis in NSW

Adult Decision-making Law Review

Mental health legislation

RANZCP NZ Submission to Te Aka Matua o te Ture | Law Commission regarding the Adult Decision-making Law Review: Second Issues Paper

A new approach to regulating shooting clubs and ranges

Collaborative care

RANZCP NZ Submission to the Ministry of Justice | Te Tāhū o te Ture regarding a new approach to regulating shooting clubs and ranges.

Family and domestic violence

Family violence

Draft Statement on ‘Treating yourself and those close to you’

Doctor's health, Ethics, Health service standards

RANZCP NZ Submission to Te Kaunihera Rata o Aotearoa/Medical Council of New Zealand on Consultation for Draft Statement on ‘Treating yourself and those close to you’

Open letter to Minister Matt Doocey for mental health funding in NZ budget

Open letter to the Minister for Mental Health, NZ advocating for increased funding for mental health in the NZ budget. PDF Submission

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.

Suicide reporting in the media

Ethics, Suicide

Position Statement 70: Suicide Reporting in the media has been rescinded (May 2024).

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Professional Practice Guideline 14 was rescinded in May 2024.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

Adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) practice guidelines

ADHD, Professionalism

This guideline was rescinded in April 2024.

Aotearoa New Zealand Budget Policy Statement 2024

Workforce

RANZCP Tū Te Akaaka Roa New Zealand office submission on the Budget Policy Statement 2024.

Implementation of Puretumu Torowhānui Lake Alice Redress Scheme

Historical practices

RANZCP letter to the NZ Government supporting the planned Redress Scheme for the survivors of Lake Alice. PDF Submission

Upper House Inquiry into Mental Health Services in NSW

Health service standards

The RANZCP submission to the upper house inquiry into mental health services in New South Wales. PDF Submission

The provision of mental health services for asylum seekers and refugees

Asylum seekers and refugees

The RANZCP is concerned about the inadequate provision of mental health services to asylum seekers and refugees, and calls for policy change to improve mental health outcomes.

RANZCP NSW 2024-25 pre-budget submission

The RANZCP NSW 2024-25 pre-budget submission.

The mental health of veterans and defence force service members

Ethics, Military and veterans, Professionalism

The position statement outlines the necessary action to improve mental health outcomes for current defence force service members and veterans.

Off-label prescribing in psychiatry

Ethics, Off-label prescribing, Professionalism

The Royal Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) has developed this
guidance to provide advice to psychiatrists who may be considering the use of medications ‘off label’, with a key focus on risk identification and justification. PDF Clinical guideline

The role of psychiatrists in working with Trans and Gender Diverse people

LGBTIQ+

This statement outlines the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) position in working with Trans and Gender Diverse (TGD) people in Australia and New Zealand and the role of psychiatrists in responding to their mental health needs.