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  • Treating hepatitis C

    Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Hepatitis C, Professionalism

    Guidance for psychiatrists to facilitate care for people living with mental illness who are living with, or at risk of contracting hepatitis C. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Nov 2022
    • Published in Australia
    • PPG #21

  • Illicit drugs policy

    Ethics, Illicit drugs, Professionalism

    This joint statement from RACP and RANZCP is for individuals and organisations in Australia and New Zealand involved in the development of policies and programs concerned with illicit drug problems. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Feb 2006
    • Published in Australia

  • Use of ketamine in psychiatric practice

    Ethics, Ketamine, Professionalism

    Information for psychiatrists about the potential utility of ketamine in psychiatric practice. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Jul 2022
    • Published in Australia

  • Medical benefits for psychiatric treatment and training

    Medicare, Professionalism

    This document is under review. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Nov 1991
    • Published in Australia
    • PPG #1
    • Under review

  • Access and use of clinical information for medico-legal report writers in New Zealand

    Ethics, Medico-legal, Professionalism

    This guideline provides specific advice on managing the privacy implications when accessing and using privileged health information in the New Zealand medico-legal setting. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Aug 2021
    • Published in New Zealand
    • PPG #17

  • Reports and medical examinations in medico-legal settings

    Ethics, Medico-legal, Professionalism

    Developing reports and conducting independent medical examinations in medico-legal settings. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Nov 2020
    • Published in Australia
    • PPG #11

  • 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    Professional Practice Guideline 14 was rescinded in May 2024.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

  • 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

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Dec 2023
    • Published in Australia
    • PPG #4

  • 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

  • Guidance for the use of stimulant medications in adults

    Ethics, Professionalism, Stimulant medications

    The RANZCP supports the appropriate use of these drugs in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy in adults. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Oct 2015
    • Published in Australia
    • PPG #6

  • Tobacco policy

    Addiction, Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Professionalism, Smoking cessation

    Solutions for tobacco control to change the way physicians and psychiatrists view their role in reducing mortality and morbidity due to tobacco smoking. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Jun 2005
    • Published in Australia

  • Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)

    Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation, Ethics, Professionalism

    This memorandum is for psychiatrists who are interested in using transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) as a treatment for psychiatric disorders. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Jul 2022
    • Published in Australia

  • rTMS in hospitals

    Electroconvulsive 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

  • Implementing alternatives to coercion

    Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Professionalism, Seclusion and restraint

    The RANZCP has endorsed this position produced by the World Psychiatric Association. URL Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Oct 2020
    • Published in International
    • Endorsed external guidance

  • 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

  • Opioid policy - improving management of chronic non-malignant pain

    Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Opioids, Professionalism

    Joint policy produced by the RACP, RANZCP, ANZCA and RACGP designed to assist medical professionals who are responsible for safely prescribing opioids. URL Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Apr 2009
    • Published in Australia
    • Endorsed external guidance

  • 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

  • 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

  • International Guidelines Library

    Professionalism

    This library contains links to guidelines published or endorsed by GIN member organisations from across the globe. URL Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Jan 2021
    • Endorsed external guidance

  • 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