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Restless leg syndrome

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a nervous system condition characterised by unpleasant sensations in the legs and the uncontrollable urge to move them.

Organ and Tissue Donation RMH Service

One organ and tissue donor can transform the lives of 10 or more people.

Music Therapy RMH Service

We use evidence-based practice to promote relaxation, reduce stress and relieve discomfort through music.

Rolling out the rainbow carpet News article

Our LGBTIQA+ Patient Liaison Service provides support to patients and families throughout their hospital journey, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to enhance and improve LGBTIQA+ safety and inclusion.

Preventing pressure injuries

Pressure injuries (bed sores) are areas of damage to the skin or underlying tissue, caused by lying in one place for too long or your skin rubbing against another surface.

I’m not a diabetic, I just have diabetes News article

Here's a story from Raj, a person with diabetes.

Drive Safe: Driving and mental health

We have resources to help you to understand when you're OK and safe to drive, as well as your rights and responsibilities as a driver experiencing a mental health condition.

The RMH staff member named among top senior technology and digital executives News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Infectious Diseases Physician and Deputy Chief Medical Information Officer Dr Kudzai Kanhutu has been named in this year’s CIO50 by CIO Australia, celebrating Australia’s top 50 senior technology and digital executives.

Cancer biobank nominated for City of Melbourne honour News article

A cancer biobank with ties to the RMH has been named as a finalist in the Melbourne Awards, run by the City of Melbourne.

The RMH implants world-first prostate cancer device with hopes of preserving sexual function News article

Urological surgeon Mr Phil Dundee is part of a world-first trial for prostate cancer patients.

Getting paid for having a lived experience News article

Living with or having lived through mental illness gives you unique insight that can help others going through it. This lived experience is highly desirable in consumer and carer roles, including peer support.

Phones

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

New blood test to diagnose and monitor autoimmune blistering skin conditions Research study

A prospective study on serum antibodies against target antigens of bullous autoimmune diseases and genetic susceptibility.

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.

No smoking

Smoking and vaping is not permitted on the grounds of, and within 4 metres of any Victorian hospital and registered community health centres.

RMH Genetic Counsellors provide “exceptional care” - patient Jess News article

In the midst of 2020, 23-year-old Jess found herself with some unusual chest pains that she put down to going through her first COVID-19 lockdown. With the pain becoming severe, she made her way to our ED where scans showed cardiologists what Jess wasn’t expecting.

Skills Training for Anaesthetic Residents (STAR)

The Skills Training for Anaesthetic Residents (STAR) course is designed for junior anaesthetic trainees and residents entering the anaesthetic training program.

What works, how and why News article

Consumers talk about what was most helpful in their recovery journey and share their top tips and practical advice for those starting out.

Experts stumped as head and neck cancer cases surge among Australian women News article

Head and neck cancer cases among Australian women have increased significantly over the past 30 years, affecting even those who have never smoked or consumed alcohol heavily.

The RMH Medical Voices: oral histories with our senior doctors

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is preserving insights into our events and activities through oral history recordings with senior medical staff.