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Ethics and conduct
- Last updated: Jun 2022
- Published in Australia
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National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research
Ethics
RANZCP submission to the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) on the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Sep 2023
- Published in Australia
- Current
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Direct-to-consumer advertising of pharmaceuticals
Ethics, Professionalism
Direct-to-consumer advertising runs counter to the principles of best possible care for mental health consumers. Accordingly, the RANZCP advocates for a revision of the current legislation allowing direct-to-consumer advertising in all countries where it is currently operating.
Position statement- Last updated: Jul 2016
- Published in Australia
- PS #88
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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation, Ethics
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a highly effective treatment with a strong evidence base, particularly for the treatment of severe depressive disorders.
Position statement- Last updated: Oct 2019
- Published in Australia
- PS #74
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Electronic monitoring of people utilising forensic mental health services
Ethics, Forensic
The RANZCP is concerned about the coercive use of electronic monitoring on forensic patients.
Position statement- Last updated: May 2018
- Published in Australia
- PS #95
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Mental health and HIV/AIDS
Ethics, Professionalism
People who have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and/or acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) can have unique mental health needs both due to the infection itself and the experience of anxiety and depression that can be associated with the condition.
Position statement- Last updated: Aug 2018
- Published in Australia
- PS #38
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RANZCP engagement with the pharmaceutical and medical device industry
Ethics, Professionalism
This Position Statement provides guidance on how the College may engage with pharmaceutical and medical device companies, and other commercial companies.
Position statement- Last updated: May 2024
- Published in Australia
- PS #78
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The relevance of religion and spirituality to psychiatric practice
Collaborative care, Ethics
This position statement provides guidance to psychiatrists on how consideration of religion and/or spirituality can improve outcomes for people living with mental illness.
Position statement- Last updated: Jun 2018
- Published in Australia
- PS #96
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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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Ethics and conduct
- Last updated: Nov 2018
- Published in Australia
- Current
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Members having a financial interest in a treatment or management facility
Ethics, Professionalism
PDF Ethics and conduct
Ethics and conduct- Last updated: May 2015
- Published in Australia
- EG #2
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The relationship between psychiatrists and commercial organisations within the health care industry
Ethics, Professionalism
PDF Ethics and conduct
Ethics and conduct- Last updated: Mar 2019
- Published in Australia
- EG #5
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Zero tolerance policy on proven sexual boundary violations
Ethics, Professionalism
PDF Ethics and conduct
Ethics and conduct- Last updated: Mar 2024
- Published in Australia
- Ethical guideline 12
- Current
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Discrimination, bullying and harassment policy
Ethics, Professionalism
This policy outlines expectations for the behaviour of people involved in RANZCP
activities. PDF Ethics and conductEthics and conduct- Last updated: Aug 2021
- Published in Australia and New Zealand
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Victorian Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2017
Ethics, Voluntary assisted dying
RANZCP VIC response to the Ministerial Advisory Panel discussion paper on the Victorian Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill
Submission- Last updated: Apr 2017
- Published in Victoria
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RANZCP NZ Submission to Justice Select Committee on End of Life Choice Bill
Ethics, Voluntary assisted dying
RANZCP NZ Submission to Justice Select Committee on End of Life Choice Bill
Submission- Last updated: Feb 2018
- Published in Aotearoa New Zealand
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Inquiry into aged care, end of life and palliative care, and voluntary assisted dying
Ethics, Voluntary assisted dying
RANZCP QLD Submission to Inquiry into aged care, end of life and palliative care, and voluntary assisted dying. PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Apr 2019
- Published in Queensland
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RANZCP WA Submission to Joint Select Committee on Palliative Care July 2020
Ethics, Voluntary assisted dying
RANZCP WA Submission to Joint Select Committee on Palliative Care July 2020 PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Jul 2020
- Published in Western Australia
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Inquiry into Palliative Care in Western Australia public hearing 30 July 2020
Ethics, Voluntary assisted dying
RANZCP WA Letter to Dr Michael Verheggen questions on notice (Inquiry into Palliative Care in Western Australia public hearing 30 July 2020)
Submission- Last updated: Aug 2020
- Published in Western Australia
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Inquiry into the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021
Ethics, Voluntary assisted dying
RANZCP NSW Submission to the Inquiry into the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021 PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Nov 2021
- Published in New South Wales
