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New 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. 

Neuromuscular Clinic RMH Service

We provide care for patients with a broad range of neuromuscular conditions including genetic and acquired neuropathies, myopathies or muscular dystrophies, myaesthenic syndromes and motor neuron diseases.

Seladelpar as a treatment for primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) Research study

A study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug, seladelpar, in treating patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC).

Visitors and visiting hours

We welcome visitors. They improve a patient’s recovery and the communication between patients, families and staff.

Privacy of your medical records

Maintaining your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information is important to us.

Neural mechanisms of ketamine antidepressant treatment Research study

The NeuroKet study aims to understand how ketamine works as an antidepressant medication. To find out, we are looking at brain activity using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans.

Media information

Information about how to visit the Royal Melbourne Hospital as a media representative, enquire about patient condition updates, request interviews, plus media on-call hours and more.

Vertigo drug trial helping patients with ‘childhood Alzheimer’s’ News article

Autumn Hodgson lives with NP-C, a rare degenerative disease.

​​Deep Brain Stimulation​ RMH Service

​​We provide deep brain stimulation surgery for people with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and dystonia (refractory to medications).

The RMH and WEHI join forces to develop blood test to diagnose dementia News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital’s (RMH) Associate Professor Cherie Chiang and WEHI's Associate Professor Andrew Webb are developing an early diagnosis test for dementia at the Colonial Foundation Healthy Ageing Centre.

Police liaison

The police liaison service at the Royal Melbourne Hospital is the hospital’s primary point of contact for Victoria Police and other law enforcement agencies about police-related matters.

Work experience

Our formal work experience program is currently on hold. Work experience is instead decided by departments on a case-by-case basis. We encourage students interested in a work experience placement to approach their preferred areas of work directly.

Possible new drug for Crohn’s disease Research study

We aimed to determine the safety and effectiveness of a new study medication, guselkumab, for people with Crohn's disease

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.

Patient thankful for “culturally safe and effective” First Nations care News article

Peter Farmer is a proud Noongar man. He has been suffering from ongoing health concerns such as chronic diabetes, kidney failure and heart problems for the last seven years.

Private patients

Patients with private health insurance have the choice to be treated as either a public patient (if they have a Medicare card) or private patient. Private patients have their treatment costs (excluding discharge medication) covered by their health fund.

Novel treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease Research study

A trial to test the effectiveness of a novel non-invasive treatment for fatty liver disease.

Our values

At the Royal Melbourne Hospital, we instil our values in everything we do. We put people first, lead with kindness and work together to excel as one RMH.

PRAX-944 as a potential treatment for essential tremor Research study

A clinical trial evaluating the efficacy, safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of PRAX-944 in adults with essential tremor.

Cyril Jewell House East Keilor

We provide a place of community and belonging at our Keilor East residential aged care facility. Cyril Jewell is fully staffed by registered and enrolled nurses.