Clinical guidelines & publications library
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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
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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
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Pharmacogenetics in healthcare
Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Genetic testing, Professionalism
The RANZCP has endorsed this guideline produced by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Jul 2018
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external guidance
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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
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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This guideline was rescinded in April 2024.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- Rescinded
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Assessment and management of behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)
Addressing health inequity, Dementia, Ethics, Professionalism
A handbook produced by NSW Health. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Dec 2022
- Published in NSW
- External endorsed guidance
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Guidance for psychiatrists working in Australian immigration detention centres
Addressing health inequity, Asylum seekers and refugees, Ethics, Professionalism
This guideline was rescinded in April 2024. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Feb 2016
- Published in Australia
- PPG #12
- Rescinded
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Therapeutic use of MDMA for PTSD and psilocybin for treatment resistant depression
Ethics, Professionalism, Psychedelics
Information for psychiatrists about psychedelic-assisted therapy with MDMA and psilocybin. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Jun 2023
- Published in Australia
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Therapeutic use of psychedelic substances
Psychedelics
Information for psychiatrists about the potential utility of psychedelic substances to assist in treating mental illness. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Jun 2023
- Published in Australia
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The role of the child and adolescent psychiatrist
Addressing health inequity, Children & adolescents, Ethics, Professionalism
Guidance about the role of child and adolescent psychiatrists, and how they can best meet the mental health needs of young people and their families. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Nov 2018
- Published in Australia
- PPG #15
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Information sharing with families, whānau and carers
Addressing 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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Pharmacological treatment algorithm for first episode non-affective psychosis
Psychosis, Schizophrenia
PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Aug 2014
- Published in Australia
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Firearm risk assessments
Addressing health inequity, Ethics, Professionalism
Guidance for psychiatrists in assessing the risk posed by a person's access to firearms.
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Sep 2023
- Published in Australia
- PPG #23
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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
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Psychedelic training framework for psychiatrists
Psychedelics
Information for psychiatrists about psychedelic-assisted therapy with MDMA and psilocybin.
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Jul 2023
- Published in Australia
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Anxiety disorders: CPG and associated resources
Anxiety disorders, 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
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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