Keeping your healthcare team informed
We know it's important that your local specialist or GP is kept informed about your condition while you are in hospital.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/hospital-care/your-hospital-stay/keeping-your-healthcare-team-informedSubcutaneous Immunoglobulin Therapy RMH Service
We provide immunoglobulin replacement therapy to patients with primary and secondary immunodeficiency, as well as chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/day-medical-services/subcutaneous-immunoglobulin-therapyA love letter to the Royal Melbourne Hospital Intensive Care Unit by Peter McCormack News article
On the 15 June 1978, I was involved in a near-fatal collision – car with drunk driver versus my motorbike and I.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/a-love-letter-to-the-royal-melbourne-hospital-intensive-care-unit-by-peter-mccormackFirst Nations Social and Emotional Wellbeing team
The First Nations Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) team can provide welcome and orientation to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples accessing the mental health service.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/mental-health-services/first-nations-social-and-emotional-wellbeing-teamProfessor Christobel Saunders AO appointed as James Stewart Chair of Surgery News article
Professor Christobel Saunders AO has been appointed to the prestigious leadership position of the James Stewart Chair of Surgery at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/professor-christobel-saunders-ao-appointed-as-james-stewart-chair-of-surgeryNo Prosecco? No problem! News article
She's just had a stem cell transplant, but Anna wants to give back to the RMH this Dry July.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/no-prosecco-no-problemVagus nerve stimulation (VNS) device for the treatment of epilepsy Research study
This post-market study involves collecting information for an already approved VNS device to get detailed information about the outcomes of people receiving the approved treatment.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/vagus-nerve-stimulation-vns-device-for-the-treatment-of-epilepsyA 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-misfortuneThe Royal Melbourne Hospital's new Disability Action Plan continues our journey to support diversity and inclusion for both the people we employ and the people we serve.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/strategies-plans/disability-action-planThere will come a point – usually around age 16 to 18 – when as a young person with diabetes, you will make the move from childhood medical support services and specialists to adult medical care.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/diabetes-endocrinology/learn-about/young-adults-with-diabetesThe Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is located on Level 6 in Building B at the RMH Parkville.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/intensive-care/about-icu/visiting-icuSpiritual Care RMH Service
We support the diverse spiritual and emotional needs of patients, consumers and those who care for them.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/spiritual-careThe Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is a strong and passionate voice for promoting partnership and improving care at all levels of health service design and delivery.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/governance/committees-working-groups/community-advisory-committeeIntensive Care Unit RMH Service
We provide sophisticated care and life support for seriously ill or injured patients across the Parkville Precinct.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/intensive-care/icu-services/intensive-care-unitPatients without a Medicare card
Patients who do not have a valid a Medicare card (called Medicare ineligible patients) are generally responsible for all costs associated with their treatment at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/hospital-care/what-you-need-to-know-up-front/who-pays-for-our-services/patients-without-a-medicare-cardOne 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-teamWe offer a continuous glucose monitoring service for our patients.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/diabetes-endocrinology/learn-about/continuous-glucose-monitoringInvolving you in decisions about your care
We aim to involve patients in decisions about their care.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/hospital-care/your-hospital-stay/involving-you-in-decisions-about-your-careOur Health Hub patient portal is a secure mobile and web application that allows you to see and manage information about your care at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and other Parkville health services.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/hospital-care/your-hospital-stay/your-medical-records/health-hub-portalREIMAGINE-4: A clinical trial to help with glucose control and weight loss Research study
With REIMAGINE-4, we are comparing a potential new weight loss treatment called CagriSema to Tirzepatide (also known as Mounjaro®) in people with Type 2 Diabetes
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/reimagine-4