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Virtual Specialist Consults

Virtual Specialist Consults (VSC) is an alternative to specialist clinic referrals. This statewide service offers timely specialist expertise for complex patients in the community.

Volunteering

Volunteers are a highly valued part of the Royal Melbourne Hospital team. They play an important role in improving the experiences of patients, consumers, carers, visitors and staff members.

Donated 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. 

Grade one physiotherapy

We have over 30 grade one physiotherapy staff working across a range of clinical areas at our Parkville and Royal Park sites. Grade one staff provide preferences for rotations and work across a 7-day service model.

Virtual 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. 

The Intensive Care Unit’s A/Prof Professor Adam Deane awarded $150,000 grant News article

A/Prof Adam Deane has been awarded $150,000 from the Ramaciotti Health Investment Grants 2020.

Cardiology Registrar a recipient of Premier’s Award for Health and Medical Research News article

Dr Melissa Lee is a Royal Melbourne Hospital veteran who started her career at the hospital as a medical student in 2011, and a medical intern in 2014.

Ritlecitinib in adults with non-segmental vitiligo Research study

This trial is investigating a medication for treating people living with non-segmental vitiligo.

Achieving your blood glucose target

We provide support for people with diabetes to achieve their desired blood glucose target with our insulin stabilisation program.

NorthWestern Mental Health ‘HOPE’ services launched News article

As one of the biggest providers of Mental Health services in Victoria, the Royal Melbourne Hospital’s NorthWestern Mental Health (NWMH) is excited to announce the launch of two new Hospital Outreach Post-suicidal Engagement (HOPE) services.

RMH 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.

The RMH-led study to look at improving recovery from surgery News article

A group from the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and the University of Melbourne has received funding to test whether a newer muscle relaxant reversal drug can help reduce the number of post-surgical lung complications.

Neuropsychologist receives Post-Doctoral Fellowship to advance MS research News article

Dr Charles Malpas aims to address the gap in knowledge on the variants of cognitive impairment among Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients with a substantial MS Research Australia grant.

Infection Prevention and Surveillance RMH Service

Our Infection Prevention and Surveillance service promotes, supports and reinforces practices and procedures to prevent the spread of infections in the hospital.

Remibrutinib for chronic spontaneous urticaria Research study

A clinical trial to assess a new drug for chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) not controlled with antihistamine medication or omalizumab (Xolair®) in the past.

The FORTE Study Research study

This study is to test the safety and effectiveness of FB102 in well-controlled coeliac disease (those on a strict gluten free diet) following a gluten consumption challenge.

About Kidney Care

The RMH Kidney Care service is a comprehensive Australian nephrology service providing treatment and support in all aspects of care for people with kidney disease, including people on dialysis and after kidney transplantation.

The RMH staff vote 3-panel flat-fold N95 mask most comfortable News article

When it comes to choosing N95 respirator masks, healthcare workers at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) have voted the three-panel flat-fold N95 mask the most comfortable.

The RMH conducts new study on Singh Thattha technique News article

A clinical trial at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is testing whether a new mask fit technique is suitable for healthcare workers and students with beards.

Ocean 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.