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Meg reunited with paramedics after 100 days at the RMH News article

Former patient Meg was reunited with the paramedics who helped save her life.

PARTY Program

The 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.

Couple both diagnosed with leukaemia marry in special ceremony News article

Leukaemia patients Pat and Trish married last week.

Our clinical initiatives

We are committed to evidence-based best practice, continuous quality improvement and teaching.

BI 456906 for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and liver fibrosis Research study

A study to test whether different doses of BI 456906 are effective in people with a liver disease called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and liver fibrosis.

A hard act to swallow – how Greg bounced back from a stroke of misfortune News article

Greg suffered a major stroke in late 2022, something he understatedly describes as an ‘interesting experience’.

Options for getting help with your mental health

There is a range of options about where to get help for your mental health, including your doctor, a mental health professional or community support.

New investment takes Hepatitis B research one step closer to finding a cure News article

A team of scientists have been awarded $1.7 million over the next five years, to advance world-first research into a cure for hepatitis B virus infection thanks to a grant from the mRNA Victoria Activation Program.

Falls performance

We collect and monitor any falls that occur during a patient stay every month. 

RMH@Home

Our RMH@Home service provides hospital-level care for patients in their home environment.

Perampanel to control and prevent seizures in patients with brain tumours Research study

A randomised controlled trial assessing the safety and effectiveness of perampanel, an anti-epileptic drug, in people with brain tumours.

Kidney Transplantation RMH Service

We provide elective, emergency and kidney transplantation surgery for our patients.

World-first MS research can delay disease progression News article

A new world-first method to help doctors predict which patients are at risk of developing an aggressive form of multiple sclerosis has been uncovered.

The RMH’s Prof Finlay Macrae receives GESA Distinguished Researcher Prize News article

Head of Colorectal Medicine and Genetics at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), Professor Finlay Macrae, has been awarded the 2021 Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) Distinguished Researcher Prize.

Our history and archives

Learn more about the origins of the Royal Melbourne Hospital and how it has evolved over more than 175 years.

Latent tuberculosis

Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is an asymptomatic condition that may progress to active tuberculosis (TB), sometimes decades after exposure.

Nurse-to-patient ratios

Our nurse-to-patient ratios define the minimum number of nurses expected on a ward. These ratios help make sure our patients are provided with the best nursing care possible.

Safe Haven RMH Service

We provide peer support and a comfortable, non-clinical environment for people experiencing mental health distress.

Can over-the-counter supplements reduce diabetes-related painful peripheral neuropathy? Research study

The Mito-PPND Study  seeks to assess the safety and effectiveness of a combination of over-the-counter supplements for reducing painful peripheral neuropathy

The RMH patient Kingsley O’Connor walks back into the ICU News article

Former patient Kingsley O'Connor made a surprise visit to the Royal Melbourne Hospital ICU to thank the staff who cared for him during his stay.