Clinical guidelines & publications library
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Dementia
Dementia, Ethics, Professionalism
The RANZCP has endorsed this guideline produced by the University of Sydney Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre.
URL Clinical guidelineClinical guideline- Last updated: Feb 2016
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external guidance
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De-prescribing cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine
Dementia, Ethics, Professionalism
The RANZCP has endorsed this guideline produced by the University of Sydney Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Feb 2018
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external guidance
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Informed financial consent
Ethics, Patient privacy & consent, Professionalism
The RANZCP has endorsed this guideline produced by the Australian Medical Association (AMA). URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Sep 2020
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external guidance
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Prescription opioids
Ethics, Opioids, Pain management, Professionalism
The RANZCP has endorsed this guidance produced by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Apr 2009
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external guidance
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Psychiatric service delivery for older people with mental disorders and dementia
Dementia, 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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Deliberate self-harm CPG and associated resources
Ethics, Professionalism, Self-harm
Guidance on the clinical management of deliberate self-harm (DSH) and the organisation and delivery of services. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: May 2016
- Published in Australia
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Intellectual disabilities: Addressing the mental health needs of people with ID
Addressing health inequity, Ethics, Intellectual disability, Professionalism
This position statement addresses the significant challenges and unmet mental health needs for people with intellectual disability.
Position statement- Last updated: Dec 2022
- Published in Australia
- PS #109
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Electronic media recording and storage
Ethics, Patient privacy & consent, Professionalism
This guideline was rescinded in May 2023. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Aug 2007
- Published in Australia
- PPG #13
- Rescinded
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Use of benzodiazepines in psychiatric practice
Benzodiazepines, Ethics, Professionalism
The RANZCP has developed this guidance for clinicians considering pharmacological treatment using benzodiazepines. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Nov 2019
- Published in Australia
- PPG #5
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Therapeutic use of medicinal cannabis products
Cannabis, Ethics, Professionalism
Information for psychiatrists about the medicinal use of cannabis products, including in psychiatric practice. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Mar 2024
- Published in Australia
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Psychotropic medication use in children and adolescents
Antidepressants, Children & adolescents, Ethics, Professionalism
Before utilising psychotropic medication in children and adolescents, the RANZCP recommends that these guidelines be followed. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Nov 2015
- Published in Australia
- PPG #7
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Deep brain stimulation
Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation, Ethics, Professionalism
A clinical memorandum to inform psychiatrists who are interested in using Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) as a treatment for psychiatric disorders. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Jul 2022
- Published in Australia
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Australian Family Court proceedings
Ethics, Forensic, Medico-legal, Professionalism
Guidance to members about family court proceedings including custody issues, being an expert witness, testifying and reports. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Feb 2019
- Published in Australia
- PPG #3
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 guidelineClinical guideline- Last updated: Dec 2023
- Published in Australia
- PPG #4
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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
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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