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Special visitor to the RMH to help boost patient’s spirits News article

After Gavin went through a difficult surgery so far from his home in regional WA, Gavin’s medical team helped organise a special visitor to help boost his morale before he heads home.

RMH Cardiology team performs Australian first implant News article

Cardiologist, Dr Will Wilson

An insider’s guide to your insides by the RMH Neurology registrar, Dr Sarah Holper News article

To put patients and families at ease and to veer away from the use of Dr Google, neurology registrar at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), Dr Sarah Holper wrote a book to help explain what exactly is going on with our bodies titled: What’s Wrong With You?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Retail shops, gifts and services

There are multiple shops and services available in the ground floor retail precinct, whether you want to buy a gift, pay a bill or send mail, or find something to do.

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.

ONWARDS-11 Study Research study

This research study aims to get more information on how a weekly insulin (insulin icodec) helps in reducing blood sugar compared to insulin glargine, an insulin taken once daily, in adults with type 1 diabetes, who are also taking a mealtime insulin (insulin aspart). 

From a near-death experience to research breakthroughs – Lauren’s journey with porphyria   News article

It was only after a severe attack and a stay in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) that Lauren’s metabolic disorder was identified as Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP). 

Supporting cast: Family, friends and your treating team News article

We all need someone to lean on, so make the most of your supporting cast. Family, friends, treating team, carers, support groups, consumer and carer organisations can all offer ongoing and invaluable help, focus and direction to aid your recovery.

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.