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Chief Psychiatrist’s Guidelines

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Published 30 November 2015
Last updated 30 November 2015
Publication type Guidelines
Audience Healthcare Professionals

Publication summary

The Chief Psychiatrist’s Guidelines are split into eight individual guidelines concerning key areas of clinical mental healthcare, including assessment , further opinions and discharge plans. These guidelines offer a basic reference point to consistently leverage safe and quality care for the benefit of consumers and carers.

These guidelines should be read in conjunction with other key regulatory publications including the Chief Psychiatrist’s Standards for Clinical Care.