Clinical guidelines & publications library
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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
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Implementing alternatives to coercion
Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Professionalism, Seclusion and restraint
The RANZCP has endorsed this position produced by the World Psychiatric Association. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Oct 2020
- Published in International
- Endorsed external guidance
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Ethics and conduct
- Last updated: May 2013
- Published in Australia
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Building mental health and wellbeing in Australia and New Zealand through early support for infants, children and their families
Addressing health inequities, Children & adolescents, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism
This report calls for addressing social determinants, reducing stigma and removing barriers to accessing services. PDF Report
Report- Last updated: Oct 2023
- Published in Australia
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Guidance for psychiatrists working in Australian immigration detention centres
Addressing health inequities, 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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Dementia - antipsychotic medications to care for people with behavioural and psychological symptoms
Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, 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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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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Child and adolescent psychiatry: meeting future workforce needs
Children & adolescents, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism
Informing psychiatrists, the medical profession and other health professionals, service providers, governments, and the Australian and New Zealand communities about child and adolescent psychiatry workforce. PDF Report
Report- Last updated: Jun 2019
- Published in Australia
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The economic cost of serious mental illness and comorbidities in Australia and New Zealand
Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Physical health, Professionalism
This report estimates the annual cost of premature death in people with serious mental illness is $15 billion (AUD) in Australia and $3.1 billion (NZD) in New Zealand. PDF Report
Report- Last updated: Feb 2016
- Published in Australia
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Firearm risk assessments
Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, 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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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health workers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism, Workforce
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health workers bring valuable skills and knowledge to the practice of psychiatry.
Position statement- Last updated: Aug 2016
- Published in Australia
- PS #50
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Apology for the role played by psychiatrists in the Stolen Generations
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Professionalism
The Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists apologises to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for our failure as a group of doctors and psychiatrists to act early and effectively to prevent and reverse the disastrous practices of the Stolen Generations.
Position statement- Last updated: Apr 1999
- Published in Australia
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Children of parents with mental illness
Addressing health inequities, Children & adolescents, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Professionalism
Evidence-based interventions and preventative steps can be taken to support parents with mental illness, reduce risks to children and enhance their resilience.
Position statement- Last updated: Mar 2016
- Published in Australia
- PS #56
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Child sexual abuse
Children & adolescents, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Professionalism, Trauma
Treatment by trained professionals minimises the initial effects and long-term consequences of child sexual abuse.
Position statement- Last updated: Mar 2016
- Published in Australia
- PS #51
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The mental health of veterans and defence force service members
Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Military and veterans, Professionalism
The position statement outlines the necessary action to improve mental health outcomes for current defence force service members and veterans.
Position statement- Last updated: Feb 2024
- Published in Australia
- PS #99
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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
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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 guidelineClinical guideline- Last updated: Feb 2016
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external guidance
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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
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