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  • The mental health needs of children in care or at risk of entering care

    Addressing health inequities, Children & adolescents, Culturally safe practice, 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

  • Dementia

    Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, 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 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • Endorsed external guidance

  • De-prescribing cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine

    Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, 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

  • Electroconvulsive therapy professional practice guideline

    Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation, Ethics, Professionalism

    Key practice considerations are the combination of dosing, electrode placement, pulse width, session frequency, concomitant medication and anaesthetic approach. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Apr 2019
    • Published in Australia

  • Mood disorders clinical practice guideline

    Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Mood disorders, Professionalism

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

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Feb 2020
    • Published in Australia

  • Schizophrenia CPG and associated resources

    Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Professionalism, Schizophrenia

    Guidance addressing all aspects of the care of people with schizophrenia and related disorders. Includes correct diagnosis, symptom relief and recovery of social function.
    PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Apr 2016
    • Published in Australia

  • Deliberate self-harm CPG and associated resources

    Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, 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

  • Intellectual disabilities: Addressing the mental health needs of people with ID

    Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, 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

  • Treating hepatitis C

    Addressing health inequities, 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

  • National codes and standards relevant to psychiatry practice and mental health services in Australia and New Zealand

    Addressing health inequities, 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

  • Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)

    Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, 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

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

    Addressing health inequities, 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

    Addressing health inequities, 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

    Addressing health inequities, 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

  • Assessment and management of behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)

    Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, Dementia, Ethics, Professionalism

    A handbook produced by NSW Health. URL Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Dec 2022
    • Published in NSW
    • External endorsed guidance

  • Keeping your head above water: affordability as a barrier to mental health care

    Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Physical health, Professionalism

    PDF Report

    Report
    • Last updated: Nov 2014
    • Published in Australia

  • Minding the gaps: cost barriers to accessing mental healthcare for people with mental illness

    Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Physical health, Professionalism

    PDF Report

    Report
    • Last updated: May 2015
    • Published in Australia

  • The role of the child and adolescent psychiatrist

    Addressing health inequities, Children & adolescents, Culturally safe practice, 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

  • Keeping body and mind together: Improving the physical health and life expectancy of people with serious mental illness

    Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Physical health, Professionalism

    People with mental illness typically live ten, and up to 32 years less than the general population. PDF Report

    Report
    • Last updated: Feb 2015
    • Published in Australia

  • Mental health for the community

    Addressing health inequities, Collaborative care, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Families, whānau & carers, Professionalism

    This document outlines principles that underpin the effective delivery of mental health services to the community.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Feb 2018
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #73