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Psychiatry services for older people
Old age, Professionalism
The RANZCP recognises the importance of a holistic, age and culturally appropriate approach to addressing mental illness in older people, informed by the principles of recovery, independence, dignity and quality of life.
Position statement- Last updated: Nov 2019
- Published in Australia
- PS #22
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Relationships between old age psychiatry and geriatric medicine
Collaborative care, Ethics, Old age, Professionalism
Old age psychiatry and geriatric medical services need to work closely together to ensure the best treatment and care of older people.
Position statement- Last updated: Oct 2022
- Published in Australia
- PS #31
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Specialist old age psychiatry workforce and training
Old age, Professionalism, Workforce
Old age psychiatry focuses on the mental health of older people. RANZCP and the Royal College of Psychiatry UK have agreed to cooperate on initiatives to increase the training and skills of its workforce.
Position statement- Last updated: Jul 2016
- Published in Australia
- PS #66
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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
