Indicators for Admission

Admission indicators vary slightly between jurisdictions

Use the filters below to choose your location and patient type (Adult >18 years or Child <18 years).

Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) guidelines apply to all states and territories.

Hospital-based treatment may be required when a person needs medical stabilisation, nutritional rehabilitation and intensive support to manage disordered eating behaviours. Hospitalisation can be indicated if there is a risk of self-harm or suicide.