One of our strongest and most valued qualities is our collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/intensive-care/about-icu/our-teamGeneral Diabetes and Endocrinology RMH Service
We provide treatment, care and support for people with endocrine conditions; including diabetes, osteoporosis, pituitary disease and thyroid disease.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/diabetes-endocrinology/diabetes-endocrinology-services/general-diabetes-endocrinologyNew potential treatment for adult males with Tourette Syndrome Research study
A study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of new drug in male patients aged 18 to 50 with Tourette Syndrome (TS).
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/new-potential-treatment-for-adult-males-with-tourette-syndromeThe Royal Melbourne Hospital ramps up mask fit testing News article
In October 2020, the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) launched a Respiratory Protection Program, including mask fit testing.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-royal-melbourne-hospital-ramps-up-mask-fit-testingGetting you home as smoothly as possible is our priority.
https://www.thermh.org.au/locations/rmh-parkville/visiting-the-rmh-parkville/leaving-the-rmh-parkvilleVirtual Specialist Consults (VSC) is an alternative to specialist clinic referrals. This statewide service offers timely specialist expertise for complex patients in the community.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/for-gps/referrals/virtual-specialist-consultsWe have free guest wireless internet (Wi-Fi) access for patients and visitors.
https://www.thermh.org.au/locations/free-wi-fiAn insider’s guide to your insides by the RMH Neurology registrar, Dr Sarah Holper News article
To put patients and families at ease and to veer away from the use of Dr Google, neurology registrar at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), Dr Sarah Holper wrote a book to help explain what exactly is going on with our bodies titled: What’s Wrong With You?
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/an-insiders-guide-to-your-insides-by-the-rmh-neurology-registrar-dr-sarah-holperDonated ICU clothes helping other patients get home safe News article
Losing a loved one is an incredibly sad time, but some families whose loved ones have died in our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) are choosing to give back in a way that is helping other patients get home faster, and with dignity.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/donated-icu-clothes-helping-other-patients-get-home-safeVirtual Ward officially launches at the RMH News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) has officially opened a virtual ward as part of Victoria's first Virtual Hospital Pilot program, delivered in partnership with Austin Health.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/virtual-ward-officially-launches-at-the-rmhRMH 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.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/rmh-genetic-counsellors-provide-exceptional-care-patient-jessOptiTMS Research study
Optimised Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (OptiTMS) trial for the treatment of depression investigates whether personalised brain stimulation targeting can improve outcomes for people with major depressive disorder.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/optitmsMeet Kelly, the RMH’s 2021 Dry July Ambassador News article
Kelly O'Sullivan was no stranger to head and neck cancer. Her stepfather battled with the disease, but her diagnosis, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, still came as a shock.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/meet-kelly-the-rmhs-2021-dry-july-ambassadorResilience & hope in song from over 400 frontline workers News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) ‘Scrub Choir’ is back by popular demand, featuring a powerful rock ballad.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/resilience-hope-in-song-from-over-400-frontline-workersOcean Grove gallery has health in its sights News article
A new exhibition series at The Hive gallery in Ocean Grove will raise vital funds to support ophthalmology at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/ocean-grove-gallery-has-health-in-its-sightsThe RMH Allied Health gym taking physiotherapy group exercise classes again News article
The Allied Health outpatient gym is back up and running for physiotherapy group exercise classes!
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-allied-health-gym-taking-physiotherapy-group-exercise-classes-againSection 5: Head Start pre-review service
Complete section 5 only if you intend to submit to Head Start, a pre-review service (optional)
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/ethics/submit-an-ethics-application-for-review/section-5-head-start-pre-review-processThe 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.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-and-wehi-join-forces-to-develop-blood-test-to-diagnose-dementiaWhen you take the time to give us feedback, its important that we share the actions we have taken in response to that feedback.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/providing-feedback/you-said-we-did‘Beyond thankful’ for care after contracting COVID-19 News article
There was nothing ordinary about the way Cheryl Poon showed her gratitude for the care she received after being hospitalised at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) with COVID-19 earlier this year.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/beyond-thankful-for-care-after-contracting-covid-19