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Prof Jo Douglass appointed head of Melbourne Medical School Department of Medicine News article

Professor Jo Douglass has been appointed as Head of the Department of Medicine in the Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne.

How a simple phone call helps support older persons with delirium News article

Developed by the RMH Residential in Reach team, the Post Discharge Delirium Pathway has made significant impact in reducing unplanned hospital readmissions for older patients with delirium.

Sodium selenate for probable behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia Research study

A trial to test sodium selenate as a disease-modifying treatment for probable behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD).

New investment takes Hepatitis B research one step closer to finding a cure News article

A team of scientists have been awarded $1.7 million over the next five years, to advance world-first research into a cure for hepatitis B virus infection thanks to a grant from the mRNA Victoria Activation Program.

Patients from countries with reciprocal rights

The Australian Government has Reciprocal Health Care Agreements with the governments of certain countries. This allows visitors from those countries to receive limited subsidised health services for medically necessary treatments.

GP collaboration took pressure off hospitals during COVID-19 surge News article

In mid-2020, faced with a rising wave of COVID-19 infections – a previously unknown disease with neither vaccine nor effective treatment – an urgent, improvised collaboration between the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN), and...

Sustainability Competition nominated for public healthcare award News article

The Health Service Environmental Sustainability Competition is a finalist in the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards 2024.

Mental health referrals

Our mental health and wellbeing services are for people with a significant level of mental disturbance, psychosocial need or risk to themselves or others due to mental illness.

Patient Learning Hub

The Patient Learning Hub is a space for you to access information about medicines.

Joel shares important message this Motorcyclist Awareness Month News article

Motorcyclist Joel is all smiles now - but it was a different story last week when the 31-year-old came off his bike.

What you should tell us

What to tell us before or during your stay in hospital, such as your allergies, cultural needs, interpreter requirements, and who we should contact about your care.

Hand therapy videos

These videos demonstrate different types of home exercises that may be prescribed by your hand therapist at the RMH.

Botox Clinic RMH Service

BOTOX® is used to treat a wide range of conditions, including movement disorders, focal spasticity, hemifacial spasm and axillary hyperhidrosis.

Patient and consumer experience

We are committed to working with members of our community to improve our services so everyone can access the care they need, when they need it.

Parkville Precinct Strategic Cancer Service Plan

The Parkville Precinct Strategic Cancer Service Plan focuses on adult cancer services provided by the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Royal Women's Hospital.

Application and recruitment guide

At the RMH, we value the unique perspectives and experiences each candidate brings. We are committed to transparent, merit-based hiring practices for both clinical and non-clinical roles.

Doctors unsure how to treat snake bite, study finds, following two deaths News article

More than 3,000 Australians are bitten by snakes every year, with 500 being hospitalised and two dying on average. Last year, in Victoria, there were 128 calls to the Victorian Poison Information Centre regarding snake bites.

Community Care Unit RMH Service

We provide 24-hour recovery-focused rehabilitation in a community residential setting to people with complex mental health needs.

General Diabetes and Endocrinology RMH Service

We provide treatment, care and support for people with endocrine conditions; including diabetes, osteoporosis, pituitary disease and thyroid disease.

City Hub after-hours service

We provide telephone and telehealth-based support and care in the after-hours period to patients and carers of eligible programs.