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  • International Guidelines Library

    Professionalism

    This library contains links to guidelines published or endorsed by GIN member organisations from across the globe. URL Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Jan 2021
    • Endorsed external guidance

  • Events and meetings conduct

    Professionalism

    PDF Ethics and conduct

    Ethics and conduct
    • Last updated: Nov 2023

  • 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

  • E-cigarettes and vaporisers

    Professionalism, Smoking cessation

    The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) recognises nicotine vaping products (NVPs) as a harm minimisation tool where pharmacotherapies and/or behavioural interventions have been unsuccessful, such as for those with a mental health condition.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Dec 2023
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #97

  • 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

  • Mental health legislation and psychiatrists: putting the principles into practice

    Mental health legislation, Professionalism

    Mental health acts define the circumstances where compulsory measures can be taken to treat a person where illness has impaired their capacity to direct their care. Mental health acts in Australia and New Zealand should reflect community expectations. 

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Apr 2017
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #92

  • Neurosurgery for mental disorders

    Historical practices, Professionalism

    Position Statement 29: Neurosurgery for mental disorders has been rescinded pending review.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Oct 2009
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #29
    • Rescinded

  • The prevention and early intervention of mental illness in infants, children and adolescents

    Children & adolescents, Professionalism

    This position statement has been rescinded pending review.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Oct 2010
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #63
    • Rescinded

  • Private health insurance policies for psychiatric care in Australia

    Insurance, Professionalism

    Position Statement 91: Private health insurance policies for psychiatric care in Australia has been rescinded pending further review.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: May 2017
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #91
    • Rescinded

  • Problem gambling

    Addiction, Professionalism

    Problem gambling has a significant impact on vulnerable individuals, families and communities. The basis of any response to problem gambling must be a respect for the person, their behavioural disorder and its treatments.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Sep 2017
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #45

  • The roles and relationships of psychiatrists and other service providers in mental health services

    Collaborative care, Professionalism

    A number of the problems facing psychiatry are identified as having common origins in unresolved issues about teamwork. This position statement aims to identify the issues and formulate recommendations for dealing with these obstacles.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Jan 2012
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #47b

  • Psychotherapy conducted by psychiatrists

    Professionalism, Psychotherapy

    Psychotherapy is an evidence-based treatment essential to psychiatric practice.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Jun 2021
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #54

  • 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

  • Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

    Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation, Professionalism

    Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is an effective treatment for major depressive disorders. It involves the focal application of a localised, pulsed magnetic field to the cerebral cortex, inducing small electrical currents which stimulate nerve cells.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Nov 2018
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #79

  • The role of the psychiatrist in Australia and New Zealand

    Professionalism, Workforce

    A psychiatrist is a specialist medical doctor who assesses and treats patients with mental health problems. Psychiatrists often work in collaboration with general practitioners and other health professionals to best meet the mental health and emotional needs of patients.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Nov 2013
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #80

  • Whānau Ora

    Māori, Professionalism

    This statement affirms and strengthens the RANZCP's commitment to He Whakaputanga (Declaration of Independence) and Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi) principles of tino rangatiratanga (self-determination), Māori health equity and meeting the needs of tangata whaiora.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: May 2021
    • Published in New Zealand
    • PS #104

  • ECT treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic

    Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation, Professionalism

    Considerations and precautions for the delivery of ECT during the pandemic. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Aug 2022
    • Published in Australia

  • Antipsychotic medications as a treatment of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia

    Dementia, Professionalism

    This guideline has been rescinded pending review. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Aug 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • PPG #10
    • Rescinded

  • RANZCP Code of Ethics

    Ethics, Professionalism

    PDF Ethics and conduct

    Ethics and conduct
    • Last updated: Nov 2018
    • Published in Australia
    • Current

  • 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