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Effective psychiatric workforce planning requires more than just psychiatrist-to-population ratios. A comprehensive model, led by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP), is needed to address shortages and inform government policy.

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  • Limited evidence exists for effective psychiatric workforce planning strategies.
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  • To offer a clinical update on psychiatric workforce planning specifically for the Australasian region.
  • To highlight the need for improved planning models.

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  • The study reviews existing approaches to workforce planning.
  • It emphasizes the need for a needs-based assessment and service model understanding.

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  • Psychiatrist-to-population ratios alone are insufficient for effective planning.
  • Workforce shortages are a significant concern in the Australasian context.

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  • A robust, independent Australasian psychiatric workforce planning model is necessary.
  • The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) should spearhead the development of this model.
  • The model will inform crucial policy advice to governments regarding psychiatric services.