Work with Neurology and Stroke
The Department of Neurology and Stroke at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is internationally recognised for specialty and subspecialty training and clinical research.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/neurology-stroke/work-with-usA hard act to swallow – how Greg bounced back from a stroke of misfortune News article
Greg suffered a major stroke in late 2022, something he understatedly describes as an ‘interesting experience’.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/a-hard-act-to-swallow-how-greg-bounced-back-from-a-stroke-of-misfortuneResearch finds First Nations populations at greater risk of severe flu News article
New research has found that First Nations populations around the world are significantly more likely to be hospitalised and die from influenza compared to non-Indigenous populations.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/first-nations-populations-at-greater-risk-of-severe-flu-research-findsRequesting patient information for continuing care
Health providers seeking patient information for continuing care may be able to access patient information via My Health Record, Health Hub, or by contacting Health Information Services.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/for-gps/requesting-patient-informationED wait-time dashboard goes live News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital has launched its Emergency Department (ED) wait-time dashboard. The dashboard shows the time non-emergency and less urgent patients may expect to wait between being assessed by the triage nurse and being treated by a doctor.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/ed-wait-time-dashboard-goes-liveThe RMH Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has a strong commitment to research.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/intensive-care/icu-researchVolunteer and aged care resident meet after 17 months of virtual visits News article
After 17 months 73-year-old resident Beverly and 35-year-old volunteer Melissa have finally had a chance to meet face to face.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/united-at-last-the-rmh-volunteer-and-aged-care-resident-meet-after-17-months-of-virtual-visitsLearn more about the origins of the Royal Melbourne Hospital and how it has evolved over more than 175 years.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archivesQuit smoking before planned surgery
Why is stopping smoking essential to improving your recovery outcomes after surgery? Quitting smoking brings benefits to overall health and is especially important for patients with planned surgery, to follow this recommendation.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/planned-surgery/virtual-surgery-school/quit-smoking-before-planned-surgeryDry 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.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/dry-july-ambassadors-special-return-for-hub-openingGeographic disparities in uptake of care and treatment for hepatitis B across Australia News article
Despite the effectiveness of hepatitis B care and treatment in reducing the risk of liver disease and cancer, significant gaps remain in access and Australia is not meeting National Strategy targets for coverage.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/geographic-disparities-in-uptake-of-care-and-treatment-for-hepatitis-b-across-australiaOur Disability Liaison Officers support people with disability, their families and carers access the support, care and treatment they need.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/supporting-you/disability-liaison-officersFamily or friends sometimes take photos or videos of patients during their hospital stay. There are some important factors you need to consider before taking any photos or videos in hospital.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/hospital-care/your-hospital-stay/patient-staff-privacy-photos-videos-recordingsTransition Care Program RMH Service
We provide short-term support for older adults following a stay in hospital.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/transition-care-programReducing lung complications after surgery
Learn about the A-COUGH program, designed to improve lung function and reduce patients' risk of chest infections and even pneumonia, which may occur after any planned surgery.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/planned-surgery/virtual-surgery-school/reducing-lung-complications-after-surgeryMum of twins saved at the RMH News article
Alex Judd was rushed to the RMH's ICU just hours after giving birth to her twin daughters.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/mum-of-twins-saved-at-rmhClinical trials for medication, treatment and devices are divided into phases.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/about-clinical-trials/clinical-trial-phasesOtolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery RMH Service
We specialise in the treatment of head and neck cancer and base of the skull surgery.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/otolaryngology-head-neck-surgeryVertigo drug trial helping patients with ‘childhood Alzheimer’s’ News article
Autumn Hodgson lives with NP-C, a rare degenerative disease.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/vertigo-drug-trial-helping-patients-with-childhood-alzheimersLung ultrasound program nabs nurse award News article
An education and training program that teaches nurses and physiotherapists to assess lung health using ultrasound has been recognised by the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ).
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/lung-ultrasound-program-nabs-nurse-award