Clinical guidelines & publications library
Guidance and publications produced by the RANZCP. Filter by type, topic, date or category.
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National Alcohol and Other Drug Workforce Development Strategy (2015-2018)Alcohol, Illicit drugs, Workforce RANZCP Submission to the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction regarding the National Alcohol and Other Drug Workforce Development Strategy (2015-2018) PDF Submission Submission- Last updated: Mar 2022
- Published in Australia
 
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Rural psychiatryRural, Workforce The RANZCP calls for dedicated strategies and funding to increase the number of psychiatrists working in rural and remote communities. Position statement- Last updated: Feb 2022
- Published in Australia
 - PS #65
 
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Recognising the significance of Te Tiriti o WaitangiCulturally 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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Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry in Aotearoa New ZealandWorkforce RANZCP response to current Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (CLP) services in Aotearoa New Zealand, including blueprint for policy, service and workforce development. Submission- Last updated: Feb 2022
- Published in New Zealand
 
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Consultation on Independent Assessments 2021Training RANZCP submission on the implementation, performance and governance of independent assessments proposed by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). Submission- Last updated: Feb 2022
- Published in Australia
 
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Consultation on Scheme Implementation and ForecastingNDIS RANZCP contribution to the Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Current Scheme Implementation and Forecasting for the NDIS consultation (the consultation). Submission- Last updated: Feb 2022
- Published in Australia
 
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Health Legislation Amendment (Medicare Compliance and Other Measures) Bill 2021Mental health legislation RANZCP submission to the Australian Government PDF Submission Submission- Last updated: Jan 2022
- Published in Australia
 
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Principles for mental health systemsHealth service standards This position statement outlines key principles of optimal mental health systems to inform governments and funders and achieve the best possible outcomes for consumers and the wider community. Position statement- Last updated: Dec 2021
- Published in Australia
 - PS #37
 
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The mental health impacts of climate changeClimate & 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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Cultural safetyCulturally safe practice This position statement advocates for universal cultural safety in mental health systems, services, and care. Position statement- Last updated: Dec 2021
- Published in Australia
 - PS #105
 
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The mental health needs of children in care or at risk of entering careChildren & 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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Psychiatric service delivery for older people with mental disorders and dementiaDementia, Ethics, Old age, Professionalism A summary of evidence on effective models of psychiatry service delivery for older people. RANZCP has endorsed this resource produced by the Sax Institute. URL Clinical guideline Clinical guideline- Last updated: Dec 2021
- Published in Australia
 - Endorsed external guidance
 
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Support after patient suicideDoctor's health, Professionalism, Suicide A set of resources for health services, supervisors and trainees for coping with the suicide of a patient. PDF Clinical guideline Clinical guideline- Last updated: Dec 2021
- Published in Australia
 
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Information sharing with families, whānau and carersAddressing 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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2022-23 RANZCP Vic Branch Pre-Budget SubmissionAddressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism Submission for 2022-23 Victorian State Budget 
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rTMS in hospitalsElectroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation, Professionalism Guidance on the delivery of Medicare-funded repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) services in hospitals PDF Clinical guideline Clinical guideline- Last updated: Nov 2021
- Published in Australia
 
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Inquiry into the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021Ethics, Voluntary assisted dying RANZCP NSW Submission to the Inquiry into the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021 PDF Submission Submission- Last updated: Nov 2021
- Published in New South Wales
 
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Perinatal mental health servicesPerinatal, Professionalism This position statement outlines requirements for effective perinatal mental health services for parents, their babies and families. Position statement- Last updated: Oct 2021
- Published in Australia
 - PS #57
 
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Partnering with carers in mental healthcareCollaborative 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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Partnering with people with lived experienceAsylum seekers and refugees, Collaborative care, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism This position statement has been co-produced by those with lived experience of a mental health condition and psychiatrists. Position statement- Last updated: Sep 2021
- Published in Australia
 - PS #62
 
