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Medicinal cannabis helps chronic pain patients live a better life News article

There are many ways to manage pain, such as medication and rehabilitation - but for some patients, dealing with the side effects of their condition, including anxiety, PTSD and a lack of concentration, can be just as hard.

Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery RMH Service

We specialise in the treatment of head and neck cancer and base of the skull surgery.

Spinal surgery performed using Victorian-first robotic machine News article

A new robotic scanner that significantly improves the accuracy of complex surgeries is being used at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) – the first at a public hospital in Australia.

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). 

Our Clinical Trials Centre

The Clinical Trials Centre (CTC) is a dedicated purpose-built space for conducting clinical trials. All clinical trial visits at the Royal Melbourne Hospital take place in this space.

Prof Jo Douglass appointed head of Melbourne Medical School Department of Medicine News article

Professor Jo Douglass has been appointed as Head of the Department of Medicine in the Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne.

At-home screening shown to help prevent serious illness from type 1 diabetes News article

In a world first, researchers from the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) have shown that a blood test for early diagnosis of type 1 diabetes can prevent serious illness and hospitalisation in children.

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.

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.

Section 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

What you may see

Seeing your loved one in an ICU bed can be confronting, particularly if you don't know what all the machines do.

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Imaging plays an important role in diagnosing and investigating possible health problems. Imaging techniques such as ultrasound, CT scans and MRI can show structures inside the body in great detail.

Care for older people

We are committed to providing the best care for our older patients and consumers, whether that's in hospital or at home.

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Diabetes is a serious condition which can affect the whole body. It requires daily self-care.

Meet Kelly, the RMH’s 2021 Dry July Ambassador News article

Kelly O'Sullivan was no stranger to head and neck cancer. Her stepfather battled with the disease, but her diagnosis, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, still came as a shock.

Novel blood collection device to help resource-poor countries with diagnostic testing Research study

Seeking VIDS patients who are living with hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV to provide blood samples for the development of a new diagnostic test sampling and storage device for resource-poor countries.

Dry July ambassadors’ special return for hub opening News article

Dry July ambassadors for the RMH returned to the Parkville site this month to celebrate the opening of a new hub supporting our cancer patients.

New predictive models aim to reduce overcrowding in the ED News article

Predictive technology is being tested to see whether it could one day help reduce overcrowding and improve patient flow in hospital emergency departments.

A clinical trial testing a new investigational medication for people living with Graves’ Disease Research study

The purpose of this study is to compare a potential new treatment with improved side effects compared to current therapies in people living with Graves’ Disease. 

Then and Now: Online photographic exhibition

Be transported back in time and see some of our most-treasured historical photos placed side-by-side with modern-day versions, and read about how we've transformed over the years.