Insomnia is a sleep disorder that causes people to have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/respiratory-medicine-sleep-disorders/learn-about/sleep-studies-and-disorders/insomniaNew palliative care service at the RMH supports COVID-19 response News article
The statewide Palliative Care Advice Service (PCAS) at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) saw a significant increase in use by nearly 75 per cent throughout the month of January 2022.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-palliative-care-service-at-the-rmh-supports-covid-19-responseWe encourage people wanting to discuss their mental health needs to contact their local doctor (GP) first.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/learn-about/options-for-getting-help/see-your-gpSeeking community feedback for our Community Engagement Strategy News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is creating a Community Engagement Strategy and we want to hear from you.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/seeking-community-feedback-for-our-community-engagement-strategyAcute Medical Unit RMH Service
We provide short-term treatment, care and support for people in their first 24 to 48 hours in hospital.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/acute-medical-unitCardiac Rehabilitation RMH Service
Cardiac Rehabilitation is a comprehensive education and exercise program for people recovering from a cardiac event or those at risk of developing coronary artery disease.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/cardiology/cardiology-services/cardiac-rehabilitationThe Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth (PARTY) program is an injury-prevention program that aims to teach 16 to 25 year olds the risks, choices and consequences of risk-taking behaviour.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/major-trauma/about-trauma-service/party-programThe Home Dialysis service is based at the RMH Royal Park and supports both peritoneal dialysis and home haemodialysis.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/kidney-care/learn-about/home-dialysisPeritoneal dialysis is one dialysis method and may be preferable for the first few years for a person starting on dialysis, rather than haemodialysis.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/kidney-care/learn-about/peritoneal-dialysisIf you lose a personal item while you are here, report the loss to staff as soon as possible.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/hospital-care/your-hospital-stay/lost-propertyWe recognise the difficult transition from medical student to intern and provide support to help our medical interns through their first postgraduate year.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/medicine-at-the-rmh/medical-careers/internshipImmunology and Allergy RMH Service
We provide treatment, care and support for people with allergic diseases, immunodeficiency diseases and autoimmune diseases.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/immunology-allergyUnderstanding antigen triggers in psoriasis Research study
A non-interventional study to investigate triggers in psoriasis.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/understanding-antigen-triggers-in-psoriasisWe provide emergency care 24 hours, 7 days a week for adults requiring urgent medical attention and we are one of two adult major trauma services in Victoria.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/emergency/about-emergencyInner Melbourne Community Legal provides free legal advice for patients.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/hospital-care/your-hospital-stay/legal-adviceWe are committed to evidence-based best practice, continuous quality improvement and teaching.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/anaesthesia-pain-management/anaesthesia-clinical-initiativesCarly Findlay shares her story this International Day of People with Disability News article
Carly Findlay OAM is a patient at the Royal Melbourne Hospital - she’s been a patient here for around 17 years, and before that, she was a patient at the Royal Children’s Hospital.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-patient-carly-findlay-shares-her-story-this-international-day-of-people-with-disabilityManaging latent tuberculosis in general practice and community settings
Latent 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/about-vtp/managing-ltbi-in-general-practice-community-settingsWe collect and monitor any falls that occur during a patient stay every month.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/performance/our-key-performance-areas/falls-performanceNew treatment study for people with lupus Research study
This early-phase study is testing a new treatment for adults with moderate to severe lupus (SLE). The new treatment is a type of antibody designed to help the immune system remove certain B cells that play a role in lupus.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/new-treatment-study-for-people-with-lups