Clinical guidelines & publications library
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Suicide prevention – the role of psychiatry
Ethics, Professionalism, Suicide
The RANZCP is committed to supporting people in suicidal distress and working with governments and communities to prevent suicides.
Position statement- Last updated: Dec 2020
- Published in Australia
- PS #101
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Suicide reporting in the media
Ethics, Suicide
Position Statement 70: Suicide Reporting in the media has been rescinded (May 2024).
Position statement- Last updated: May 2024
- PS #70
- Rescinded
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Recognising the significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Culturally 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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The mental health impacts of climate change
Climate & 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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Trauma-informed practice
Culturally safe practice, Professionalism, Trauma
Trauma-informed practice is an evolving concept which emphasises that trauma is a possibility in the lives of all individuals and communities.
Position statement- Last updated: Nov 2020
- Published in Australia
- PS #100
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Voluntary assisted dying
Ethics, Professionalism, Voluntary assisted dying
The primary role of medical practitioners in end of life care is to facilitate good quality patient-centred care. This statement should not be taken as explicit or implied support of the legalisation of physician assisted suicide.
Position statement- Last updated: Sep 2020
- Published in Australia
- PS #67
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Whānau Ora
Culturally safe practice, Māori, Professionalism
This statement affirms and strengthens the RANZCP's commitment to He Whakaputanga (Declaration of Independence) and Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi) principles of tino rangatiratanga (self-determination), Māori health equity and meeting the needs of tangata whaiora.
Position statement- Last updated: May 2021
- Published in New Zealand
- PS #104
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The mental health needs of children in care or at risk of entering care
Children & 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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Refugee and asylum seeker health
Asylum seekers and refugees, Social justice
The RANZCP has endorsed this position statement from the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). URL Position statement
Position statement- Last updated: Apr 2015
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external position
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Children with conduct disorder
Addressing health inequity, Children & adolescents, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism
Broad principles to guide governments, agencies, and services in meeting the mental health care needs of children with conduct disorder.
Position statement- Last updated: Dec 2022
- Published in Australia
- PS #111
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Autism: Addressing the mental health needs of Autistic people
Addressing health inequity, Autism, Professionalism
This position statement addresses the significant challenges and unmet mental health needs of Autistic people.
Position statement- Last updated: Dec 2022
- Published in Australia
- PS #110
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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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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
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Enabling supported decision making
Addressing health inequity, Collaborative care, Culturally safe practice, Families, whānau & carers, Professionalism
This paper aims to influence the increased uptake and future embedding of Supported Decision Making in clinical practice by psychiatrists working in the Victorian Mental Health Service. PDF Position statement
Position statement- Last updated: May 2018
- Published in Victoria
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Dementia - antipsychotic medications to care for people with behavioural and psychological symptoms
Addressing health inequity, Dementia, Professionalism
Best practices when considering the use of antipsychotic medications to care for people with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).
Position statement- Last updated: May 2023
- Published in Australia
- PS #112
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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
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Lone actor grievance fuelled violence and the role of the psychiatrist
Forensic, Medico-legal
Position statement- Last updated: Oct 2023
- Published in Australia
- PS #113
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Sexual safety in mental health services in Australia and New Zealand
Health service standards
This Position Statement addresses the prevention of sexual harm and protection of consumers/tangata whaiora[a] in acute inpatient mental health services.
Position statement- Last updated: Sep 2023
- PS#114
- Current