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  • Acknowledging the Stolen generations

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism

    The forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families continues to affect the health and social wellbeing of communities and families.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Dec 2020
    • Published in Australia
    • PS#42

  • 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

  • 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

  • Principles for the treatment of persons found unfit to stand trial

    Ethics, Forensic, Professionalism

    Persons who are acquitted on insanity grounds, or who are found unfit to stand trial deserve effective, ethical care and management. 

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Nov 2020
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #90

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Addressing the mental health impacts of natural disasters and climate change-related weather events

    Culturally safe practice, Natural disasters & emergencies, Professionalism

    Natural disasters and weather events can lead to a wide range of health effects, including mental health problems. Psychiatrists have important roles in disaster planning and response.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Jan 2020
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #35

  • Psychiatry services for older people

    Old age, Professionalism

    The RANZCP recognises the importance of a holistic, age and culturally appropriate approach to addressing mental illness in older people, informed by the principles of recovery, independence, dignity and quality of life.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Nov 2019
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #22

  • Review of the NDIS Act and the new NDIS Participant Service Guarantee

    NDIS

    RANZCP consultation on the review of the NDIS Act and the new NDIS Participant Service Guarantee.

    Submission
    • Last updated: Oct 2019
    • Published in Australia

  • Māori Expanding Access and Choice’ (Kaupapa Māori Primary MHA)

    Māori

    RANZCP Submission to Mental Health and Addiction Directorate, Ministry of Health on expanding access and choice for Kaupapa Māori primary mental health and addiction services. PDF Submission

    Submission
    • Last updated: Oct 2019
    • Published in New Zealand

  • 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

  • Child and adolescent psychiatry: meeting future workforce needs

    Children & adolescents, Professionalism

    Informing psychiatrists, the medical profession and other health professionals, service providers, governments, and the Australian and New Zealand communities about child and adolescent psychiatry workforce. PDF Report

    Report
    • Last updated: Jun 2019
    • Published in Australia

  • Guideline for safe care for patients sedated in health care facilities for acute behavioural disturbance

    Sedation

    This guideline sets the minimum safety standards required in caring for patients with ABD where sedation is used to control the behaviour. PDF Clinical guideline

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

    Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation, Professionalism

    Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is an effective treatment for major depressive disorders. It involves the focal application of a localised, pulsed magnetic field to the cerebral cortex, inducing small electrical currents which stimulate nerve cells.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Nov 2018
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #79

  • 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