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Colorectal Surgery RMH Service

We perform surgical procedures to manage a wide range of colorectal disorders.

The RMH inductees added to Victorian Honour Roll of Women News article

Two stalwarts of the Royal Melbourne Hospital have been inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women.

RMH Cardiology team performs Australian first implant News article

Cardiologist, Dr Will Wilson

What you need to know up front

Are you coming to hospital for a clinic appointment, day procedure or an operation? 

See a general counsellor

Counsellors are professionals who can work with you to talk through your problems and look for possible solutions.

Medication supply service

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) kidney transplant patients can have their transplant medications posted to them, or dispensed in advance for pick-up from our pharmacy.

A new insulin when used in combination with oral medications to manage type 2 diabetes Research study

A clinical trial to investigate the safety and effectiveness of a new insulin (INS068) when used in combination with oral medications to manage type 2 diabetes.

Scientists further understanding of tuberculosis transmission in Victoria News article

Scientists at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and Doherty Institute have used whole genome sequencing to discover that the transmission of tuberculosis (TB) commonly occurs beyond household contacts in Victoria, in social or other settings.

Prof Geoff Linderman awarded 2024 Buchanan Medal News article

Professor Geoff Lindeman and Professor Jane Visvader have been recognised on a global stage.

Jewellers say ‘thanks’ to the RMH News article

A global network of jewellers have come together in a unique project to thank frontline healthcare workers.

Waiver of consent

The National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (National Statement) offers a structured approach for Human Research Ethics Committees (HREC) to evaluate the appropriateness of waiving consent.

WVE-003 in patients with Huntington’s disease Research study

A multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 1b/2a study of WVE-003 in patients with Huntington’s disease.

Pressure injury performance

We collect and monitor any pressure injuries that develop or are discovered during a patient stay every month.  

The Royal Melbourne Hospital’s Professor Kirsty Buising named Moomba Monarch News article

Lord Mayor Sally Capp today announced this year’s Moomba Monarchs are representatives of the unsung community heroes who have been working to keep us all safe during COVID-19. 

Living donors

We perform many kidney transplants from living donors. A living donor is someone who elects to donate a kidney to another person, often a relative or close friend. Sometimes the recipient is unknown to the donor – this is known as a non-directed or altruistic donation.

Compulsory treatment

In specific instances and where there is not a less restrictive way to receive treatment, a person may receive compulsory treatment under the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act.

Study shows benefit of universal genetic testing after breast cancer diagnosis News article

A study of women just diagnosed with breast cancer has found many have identifiable and well understood gene abnormalities, and yet they are excluded from subsidised genetic testing that can guide their treatment.

Researchers look at nasal spray to treat respiratory infections News article

A group of researchers from the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre are investigating a nasal spray option to prevent respiratory viral infections, such as COVID-19 and the flu. 

Parasomnias

Parasomnias are sleep disorders of arousal from sleep. The most common parasomnias include sleep talking, sleep walking and night terrors.

Artist’s paintings bringing calmness to the ICU News article

A Melbourne artist hopes her works bring a sense of calmness and tranquility to those who find themselves in the ICU waiting room of the Royal Melbourne Hospital.