RMH Genetic Counsellors provide “exceptional care” - patient Jess News article
In the midst of 2020, 23-year-old Jess found herself with some unusual chest pains that she put down to going through her first COVID-19 lockdown. With the pain becoming severe, she made her way to our ED where scans showed cardiologists what Jess wasn’t expecting.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/rmh-genetic-counsellors-provide-exceptional-care-patient-jessAbout the Royal Melbourne Hospital HREC
The RMH Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) is an NHMRC-accredited ethics committee and is qualified to review applications for the approval of clinical trials.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/ethics/about-the-rmh-hrecOccupational Therapy RMH Service
We provide a range of services focused on restoring function to patients to promote health and wellbeing, independence and productivity.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/occupational-therapyRegistrar awarded major Allergy and Immunology Foundation grant News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital congratulates Immunology Registrar Dr Celine Jin on receiving the Allergy and Immunology Foundation of Australasia (AIFA) Primary Immunodeficiencies Clinical Research Grant of $15,000.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-immunology-registrar-awarded-allergy-and-immunology-foundation-of-australasia-major-grantClinical Haematology RMH Service
We are one of Victoria's largest providers of cancer care and treatment, caring for more than 37,000 patients each year.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/clinical-haematologyStudy 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.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/study-shows-benefit-of-universal-genetic-testing-after-breast-cancer-diagnosisLatent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is an asymptomatic condition that may progress to active tuberculosis (TB), sometimes decades after exposure.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/victorian-tuberculosis-program/learn-about-tb/latent-tuberculosisThe supply of medications for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB) is managed through the Victorian Tuberculosis Program in conjunction with the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Pharmacy.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/victorian-tuberculosis-program/our-services/for-pharmacistsNew clinic at the RMH to provide novel treatments for people with severe mood disorders News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) has officially opened the Advanced Interventions in Mood Disorders (AIM) Clinic, marking a significant step forward in the treatment of severe mood disorders.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-clinic-at-the-rmh-to-provide-novel-treatments-for-people-with-severe-mood-disordersCouple both diagnosed with leukaemia marry in special ceremony News article
Leukaemia patients Pat and Trish married last week.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/couple-both-diagnosed-with-leukaemia-marry-in-special-ceremonyRespiratory Medicine and Sleep Disorders RMH Service
We provide care, treatment and support for people with respiratory and sleeping disorders.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/respiratory-medicine-sleep-disordersGlobal study could change how children with multiple sclerosis are treated News article
Dr Sifat Sharmin hopes her research will influence how children with MS are treated.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/global-study-could-change-how-children-with-multiple-sclerosis-are-treatedWhy Natasha is going Dry in July for the RMH News article
Natasha received the shock of a lifetime when what she thought was long-COVID was diagnosed as leukaemia. Now she is showing her support for the RMH as its Dry July Ambassador for 2022.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/why-natasha-is-going-dry-in-july-for-the-rmhSpine Virtual Fracture Clinic RMH Service
We are a specialist service that manages the follow-up care of some patients with uncomplicated stable spine fractures after they are discharged from hospital.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/orthopaedic-surgery/spine-virtual-fracture-clinicPatients with private health insurance have the choice to be treated as either a public patient (if they have a Medicare card) or private patient. Private patients have their treatment costs (excluding discharge medication) covered by their health fund.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/hospital-care/what-you-need-to-know-up-front/who-pays-for-our-services/private-patientsTesting for tuberculosis (TB) varies according to the stage of infection and disease and what is the best match for an individual’s circumstances.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/victorian-tuberculosis-program/learn-about-tb/testing-for-tuberculosisSection 1: Mandatory components for all SSA submissions
All components in section 1 are mandatory and must be completed for all submissions.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/research-governance/submit-a-governance-application-for-site-specific-authorisation/section-1-mandatory-for-all-ssa-submissionsGeographic atrophy from age-related macular degeneration Research study
The Golden trial is a study of a potential new treatment referred to as ISIS 696844 to determine its safety and effectiveness in slowing the progression of geographic atrophy (GA) caused by age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/golden-trial-geographic-atrophy-from-age-related-macular-degenerationThis step of the job application pack has step-by-step instructions to help you submit an application for a current vacancy at the Royal Melbourne Hospital using our online jobs portal.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/current-vacancies/first-nations-careers/job-application-pack/submit-your-applicationWhistleblowing under the Aged Care Act
The Aged Care Act 2024 (Cth) introduces a whistleblower protection framework that encourages anyone to report suspected wrongdoing, misconduct or breaches of the law in aged care.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/reports-policies/whistleblowing-under-the-aged-care-act