Anaesthesia and Pain Management courses
Our Anaesthesia and Pain Management department runs courses throughout the year for clinicians to upskill in airway and bronchoscopic training, and advanced life support training.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/training-courses/anaesthesia-pain-management-coursesA hard act to swallow – how Greg bounced back from a stroke of misfortune News article
Greg suffered a major stroke in late 2022, something he understatedly describes as an ‘interesting experience’.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/a-hard-act-to-swallow-how-greg-bounced-back-from-a-stroke-of-misfortuneStart your video call 5-10 minutes before your appointment time
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/ongoing-care/telehealth/start-your-telehealth-video-callLung nodules and cancer screening referral pathway RMH Service
This new referral pathway is part of a research pilot project that aims to support patients and primary health care providers by facilitating access to care and information related to lung nodules and lung cancer screening.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/respiratory-medicine-sleep-disorders/lung-nodule-and-cancer-screening-referral-pathwayCan fenofibrate protect against eye damage in early retinopathy for adults with Type 1 diabetes Research study
A clinical trial to assess whether fenofibrate can protect against eye damage in early retinopathy in adults with type 1 diabetes
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/a-clinical-trial-to-assess-whether-in-adults-with-type-1-diabetes-treatment-with-fenofibrate-can-protect-against-eye-damage-in-early-retinopathyHelp build the shield against flu this season News article
Nurses from AMU after getting their annual flu vaccines.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/help-build-the-shield-against-flu-this-seasonAt times we may have problems with our thinking. Our thoughts can feel jumbled, too fast or too slow. Or we might find ourselves thinking about unusual things.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/learn-about/experiencing-mental-health-challenges/problems-with-thinkingUrology RMH Service
We care for people with urological conditions such as cancers, stone disease and continence problems.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/urologyAfter a lifetime in the shadows, Dan can finally see the light News article
Dan suffers from a rare disease called erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP), which makes even a glimpse of sunlight through a window a painful experience. But a trial led by the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is helping him step into the light and live free of fear.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/after-a-lifetime-in-the-shadows-dan-can-finally-see-the-lightProblems with memory and confusion
Memory loss is a part of ageing. But when people experience more memory loss than would be expected when getting older, everyday activities can become confusing.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/learn-about/experiencing-mental-health-challenges/problems-with-memory-confusionAll clinical and patient areas at the RMH Royal Park are accessible for people with disabilities.
https://www.thermh.org.au/locations/rmh-royal-park/visiting-the-rmh-royal-park/access-to-rmh-royal-parkWhen you take the time to give us feedback, its important that we share the actions we have taken in response to that feedback.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/providing-feedback/you-said-we-didWorld-first MS research can delay disease progression News article
A new world-first method to help doctors predict which patients are at risk of developing an aggressive form of multiple sclerosis has been uncovered.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/world-first-ms-research-can-delay-disease-progressionParkville Precinct staff receive $6m in NHMRC funding News article
Congratulations to the RMH and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre's Professor Karin Thursky and Professor Monica Slavin, who have been awarded National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Grants totalling $6m to advance care and treatment for patients.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/parkville-precinct-staff-receive-6m-in-nhmrc-fundingSection 3: For projects that involve collaboration with any other organisation
An agreement is required where one or more external parties will work with the Royal Melbourne Hospital
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/research-governance/submit-a-governance-application-for-site-specific-authorisation/section-3-collaborationHub helping patients get faster access to endoscopies News article
Five hospitals from the West Metro Health Service Partnership (HSP), including the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), have partnered in an innovative hub to cut wait times for hundreds of patients requiring an endoscopy.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/hub-helping-patients-get-faster-access-to-endoscopiesCommunicating with your healthcare team
Patients undergoing surgery, especially those with planned procedures, have options and strategies they can follow to prepare for their procedure, aiming for the best possible recovery outcomes. Maintaining clear communication with the medical staff caring for you is key to helping your...
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/planned-surgery/virtual-surgery-school/communicating-with-your-healthcare-teamStay up to date this flu season News article
A reminder to stay up to date with your vaccinations.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/stay-up-to-date-this-flu-seasonThe Royal Melbourne Hospital is part of Australia's public health care system and offers hospital care to any Australian resident under Medicare arrangements.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/hospital-care/what-you-need-to-know-up-front/who-pays-for-our-servicesBreaking down barriers to palliative care News article
More patients across Victoria with sarcoma, lung and colon cancer, including in regional areas, will have the opportunity to access high quality palliative care at an earlier stage under the VCCC Alliance’s Victorian government-funded Care Plus Extend program.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/breaking-down-barriers-to-palliative-care-1728521325745