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  • Psychiatrists, general practitioners and psychologists

    GPs and psychiatrists, Professionalism

    Best practice referral, communication and shared care arrangements between psychiatrists, general practitioners and psychologists PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Apr 2014
    • 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

  • The relationship between psychiatrists and commercial organisations within the health care industry

    Ethics, Professionalism

    PDF Ethics and conduct

    Ethics and conduct
    • Last updated: Mar 2019
    • Published in Australia
    • EG #5

  • 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

  • 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

  • Safety and wellbeing of psychiatrists and those in psychiatry training

    Doctor's health, Professionalism

    This position statement highlights the critical importance of the safety and wellbeing of psychiatrists and those in psychiatry training for competent and safe psychiatry practice.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Feb 2023
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #48

  • NSW mental health system on the brink: evidence from the frontline

    Professionalism, Workforce

    PDF Report

    Report
    • Last updated: Mar 2023
    • Published in New South Wales

  • 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    This guideline was rescinded in April 2024.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    • Rescinded

  • Discrimination, bullying and harassment policy

    Ethics, Professionalism

    This policy outlines expectations for the behaviour of people involved in RANZCP
    activities. PDF Ethics and conduct

    Ethics and conduct
    • Last updated: Aug 2021
    • Published in Australia and New Zealand

  • The role of psychiatrists in the prevention and early intervention of mental illness in infants, children and adolescents

    Children & adolescents, Professionalism

    Position Statement 64: The role of psychiatrists in the prevention and early intervention of mental illness in infants, children and adolescents has been rescinded pending review.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Oct 2010
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #64
    • Rescinded

  • hereco RANZCP Clinical Practice Guidelines Evaluation

    Culturally safe practice, Professionalism

    The RANZCP commissioned Health Research Consulting (hereco) to develop this report outlining options for supporting high quality clinical practice guideline development for psychiatry in Australia and New Zealand. PDF Report

    Report
    • Last updated: Nov 2023
    • Published in Australia

  • Australian workforce survey report 2024

    Professionalism, Workforce

    The survey received responses from 1269 Australian psychiatrists and highlights the severity of the workforce shortage crisis. PDF Report

    Report
    • Last updated: Feb 2024

  • 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: Feb 2024

  • 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

  • Acknowledging and learning from past mental health practices

    Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, Historical practices, Professionalism

    In the past, some psychiatric treatments were provided without an evidence base. Certain treatments were ineffective, harmful or distressing to patients.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Mar 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #84

  • Acknowledging the Stolen generations

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Addressing health inequities, 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
    • Current

  • Anxiety disorders: CPG and associated resources

    Addressing health inequities, Anxiety disorders, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism

    Guidance on the clinical management of anxiety disorders, specifically focusing on diagnosis and treatment strategies. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Jun 2018
    • Published in Australia
    • Current

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

    Addressing health inequities, 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

  • ADHD across the lifespan

    ADHD, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism

    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a major mental disorder. This statement presents principles to develop a more appropriate, accessible, equitable health system that caters for the needs of people with ADHD across their lifespan.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Mar 2023
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #55

  • Use of antidepressants to treat depression in dementia

    Antidepressants, Dementia, Professionalism

    Elderly patients with dementia and depression should receive psychosocial interventions in the first instance. Antidepressants should be considered if there is no response.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Feb 2015
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #81