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Your hospital stay

Staying in hospital can be a stressful time for you and your family. Knowing as much as possible about what to expect can make you feel more comfortable.

When a loved one dies in hospital

The death of someone close to you can be very distressing, particularly when it happens in hospital.

Dentures, glasses and aids

If you're coming into hospital for a procedure or an overnight stay (or longer), don't forget to bring your dentures, glasses, hearing or walking aids.

Clinical trials and research studies

Clinical trials are a very important part of the research process. New treatments, medications and medical devices cannot be approved for use in Australia without going through clinical trials.

Apps for EMR mobile access

Clinicians can securely access Electronic Medical Record (EMR) on their mobile device from any location using Epic's Haiku and Canto mobile apps.

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

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.

Project to improve care for First Nations cancer patients News article

Palliative care and First Nations professionals from the RMH and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre are looking to improve cancer care and treatment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients.

Section 2: For projects where ethics approval was not undertaken by the RMH HREC

Submit HREC application documents where ethics review was not undertaken by the RMH HREC

Combination treatment for locally advanced or metastatic ER-positive breast cancer Research study

A phase II, multicentre, randomised study to compare the efficacy of venetoclax plus fulvestrant as a combination treatment for locally advanced or metastatic ER-positive breast cancer.

Your medical records

You have the right to access information about you and your medical records held by the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Pathology results

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Pathology results are available to authorised clinicians by Electronic Results Transmission (ERT) or the web-based AUSCARE system.

Teresa’s journey with the RMH’s Head and Neck cancer team News article

Unpack Teresa's journey at the RMH that led her to raise awareness for research and patient support in the RMH's Dry July campaign.

Researchers look at nasal spray to treat respiratory infections News article

A group of researchers from the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre are investigating a nasal spray option to prevent respiratory viral infections, such as COVID-19 and the flu. 

The RMH gives advice on keeping safe in the heat News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is urging Victorians to take extra care in the heat this summer, with temperatures reaching over 40 degrees across the state. 

Experiencing self-harm

Sometimes people deal with emotional distress and pain by hurting themselves physically.

Screening for breast cancer linked to better survival and less intensive treatment News article

New RMH-led research is helping combat breast cancer screening myths.

See a general counsellor

Counsellors are professionals who can work with you to talk through your problems and look for possible solutions.

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.

Phones

Pay phones are located in various areas around the RMH Parkville and the RMH Royal Park.