Patient and consumer experience
We are committed to partnering with and empowering our patients and community so they can access the care they need, when they need it.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/community-partnerships/patient-consumer-experienceThe 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-dementiaThe RMH Anaesthetist appointed President of the Australian Medical Council News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital congratulates anaesthetist Professor Kate Leslie AO on being appointed to President and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Australian Medical Council (AMC).
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-anaesthetist-appointed-president-of-the-australian-medical-councilThe Royal Melbourne Hospital is committed to Our First Nations Health Unit is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of First Nations people through advocacy, education and support.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/supporting-you/first-nations-healthNursing awards to celebrate International Nurses Day News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) held its annual Excellence in Nursing Awards and Scholarships on Friday as part of our celebrations for International Nurses Day.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/nursing-awards-to-celebrate-international-nurses-dayAccessing unapproved therapeutic products
The Office for Research assists medical practitioners to provide patients with access to products that have not been approved for use in Australia.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/ethics/accessing-unapproved-therapeutic-productsAt-home screening shown to help prevent serious illness from type 1 diabetes News article
In a world first, researchers from the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) have shown that a blood test for early diagnosis of type 1 diabetes can prevent serious illness and hospitalisation in children.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/world-first-suggests-at-home-screening-can-help-prevent-serious-illness-from-type-1-diabetesWorld’s first study confirms acute stroke treatment is influenced by ethnicity and race News article
An international, randomised controlled ischaemic stroke trial, DIRECT-SAFE suggests acute stroke treatment should be adapted based on ethnicity and race.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/worlds-first-study-confirms-acute-stroke-treatment-is-influenced-by-ethnicity-and-raceExtracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation RMH Service
We provide care, treatment and support for critically ill patients when conventional heart and lung support provided in ICU has failed.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/intensive-care/icu-services/extracorporeal-membrane-oxygenation-ecmoParkville Familial Cancer Centre RMH Service
The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and the Women’s work together to deliver comprehensive and coordinated familial cancer services across all three hospitals.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/genetic-medicine/parkville-familial-cancer-centreLearn more about the history of the Royal Melbourne Hospital at its inner city Melbourne and Grattan Street sites.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/history-of-the-rmh-parkvilleSocial workers are the largest allied health workforce in public mental health, employed in a range of roles at all levels of the organisation.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/allied-health-at-the-rmh/mental-health-allied-health-careers/careers-in-mental-health-social-workThe Transit Lounge welcomes patients waiting for discharge from hospital, a day procedure or their specialist clinic appointment.
https://www.thermh.org.au/locations/rmh-parkville/visiting-the-rmh-parkville/the-transit-loungeDon't bring germs in - don't take germs home.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/hospital-care/your-hospital-stay/your-safety-is-our-priority/preventing-infectionThe Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity
The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity combines research, teaching excellence, diagnostic services, epidemiology and clinical services.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/community-partnerships/the-peter-doherty-institute-for-infection-immunityEarly diagnosis of dementia giving hope to thousands of Australians News article
A team of researchers at the Royal Melbourne Hospital have discovered a simple blood test could help thousands of Australians get an early diagnosis of dementia.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/early-diagnosis-of-dementia-giving-hope-to-thousands-of-australiansStudy links goat’s milk skincare and new-onset severe food allergy News article
As the first of its kind in Australia, a study looking at goat’s and sheep’s milk has shown a link between new-onset severe food allergy, including anaphylaxis to the use of goat’s milk containing skincare products in individuals with inflammatory skin conditions, such as eczema.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-study-shows-link-between-goats-milk-skincare-products-and-new-onset-severe-food-allergyAll basic physician training in Victoria is provided through a consortia composed of metropolitan and rural hospitals.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/medicine-at-the-rmh/medical-careers/basic-physician-trainingRecord year for paired kidney donation News article
Belinda and Nico were involved in the ANZKX.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/record-year-for-paired-kidney-donationAI technology could be the future for measuring quality of life News article
New technology developed by the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) neurosurgery team has the potential to predict a patient’s health-related quality of life post-surgery.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/ai-technology-could-be-the-future-for-measuring-quality-of-life