The Royal Melbourne Hospital is part of Australia's public health care system and offers hospital care to any Australian resident under Medicare arrangements.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/hospital-care/what-you-need-to-know-up-front/who-pays-for-our-servicesNutrition to improve surgical outcomes
Eating habits can have a great impact on patients' recovery after surgery. Watch some key information about nutrition before and after surgery, and its importance in contributing to the best patient outcomes.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/planned-surgery/virtual-surgery-school/nutrition-to-improve-surgical-outcomesSection 2: For projects where participants will be enrolled to the study
Complete section 2 if your project involves participant-facing documents such as information and consent forms, plain language statements, transcripts and survey questions.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/ethics/submit-an-ethics-application-for-review/section-2-for-projects-where-participants-will-be-enrolled-to-the-studyWe work with many multinational pharmaceutical, biotechnology and device companies, as well as contract research organisations to provide information to regulatory bodies such as the Therapeutic Goods Administration and the Food and Drug Administration.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/about-research/research-collaborationsARC Advanced Life Support Level 1 (ALS1) - all 2026 dates Event
This is a one-day course aimed at providing the candidate with the skills and knowledge to manage the patient in the immediate period of crisis. It includes the recognition, assessment and immediate management of the deteriorating patient. Our course is jointly accredited by the Resuscitation...
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/events/arc-advanced-life-support-level-1-als1-2026-datesCommunicating with your healthcare team
Patients undergoing surgery, especially those with planned procedures, have options and strategies they can follow to prepare for their procedure, aiming for the best possible recovery outcomes. Maintaining clear communication with the medical staff caring for you is key to helping your...
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/planned-surgery/virtual-surgery-school/communicating-with-your-healthcare-teamHeart Failure RMH Service
We provide treatment for patients whose hearts do not pump enough blood for their body’s needs.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/cardiology/cardiology-services/heart-failureACTION (Acute Critical and Threatening Incidents Occurring Needlessly)
ACTION™ (Acute Critical and Threatening Incidents Occurring Needlessly) is a multi-professional program to train staff in recognising patient deterioration and act appropriately in treating the acutely unwell.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/training-courses/melbourne-clinical-simulation-centre/action-programRead the Royal Melbourne Hospital's annual reports.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/reports-policies/annual-reportsEnvironmental, Social and Governance Report
The Royal Melbourne Hospital’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report is our commitment to driving sustainable social change across the organisation.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/reports-policies/environmental-social-and-governance-statementA clinical trial for an experimental treatment of recurrent genital herpes Research study
The trial aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an experimental drug for the treatment of recurrent genital herpes caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2)
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/a-clinical-trial-for-an-experimental-treatment-of-recurrent-genital-herpesNew study shows smarter scans help blood cancer patients News article
The randomised multicentre trial found patients who were given a combination FDG-PET/CT scan instead of a conventional CT scan were able to be given more targeted treatments.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-study-shows-smarter-scans-help-blood-cancer-patientsGlobal study hopes to find cure for HIV News article
HIV infection is a chronic condition that remains a major global health problem, with an estimated 38 million people world-wide living with the disease.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/global-study-hopes-to-find-cure-for-hivResources to support clinical research
The success of any research study depends on highly trained study teams
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/resources-to-support-clinical-research-at-the-rmhBack Assessment Clinic RMH Service
We provide comprehensive assessment, treatment and care for people with low back pain, neck pain and sciatica.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/back-assessment-clinicWhen you are in hospital, every day you or your carers can choose what you will eat from an electronic menu.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/hospital-care/your-hospital-stay/mealsShining a light on a different kind of ‘Bluey’ this Operation Clean Up Day News article
A team of passionate sustainability champions have changed the way the RMH thinks of Bluey – not only an adorable dog, but a crucial piece of equipment contributing to unnecessary waste.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-perioperative-shines-a-light-on-a-different-kind-of-bluey-this-operation-clean-up-dayLancet study debunks one of the greatest mental health myths News article
Research published in the June Lancet Psychiatry 2017 journal showed that physical assaults in a UK psychiatric hospital reduced by 39% when a smoke-free policy was introduced and supported with proper clinical treatment of nicotine withdrawal.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/lancet-study-debunks-one-of-the-greatest-mental-health-mythsTesting 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-tuberculosisRegistered Nurse Transition to Mental Health Nurse Program
We offer a transition program for experienced registered nurses to take the next step in their career and train as specialised mental health nurses.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/nursing-at-the-rmh/mental-health-nursing-careers/registered-nurse-transition-to-mental-health-nurse-program