Clinical guidelines & publications library
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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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Smoking cessation
Physical health, Professionalism, Smoking cessation
This guidance is for the management of smoking cessation for people with mental illness, living in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Jun 2022
- Published in Australia
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Support after patient suicide
Doctor's health, Professionalism, Suicide
A set of resources for health services, supervisors and trainees for coping with the suicide of a patient. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Dec 2021
- Published in Australia
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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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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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Principles & guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism
PDF Ethics and conduct
Ethics and conduct- Last updated: Jul 2014
- Published in Australia
- EG #11
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Alcohol policy
Alcohol, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism
A national public health approach is required to reduce alcohol consumption, addressing drinking culture and increasing the availability and range of treatment services. PDF Report
Report- Last updated: Mar 2016
- Published in Australia
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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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rTMS therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19, Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation, Professionalism
PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Aug 2022
- Published in Australia
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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