First 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-teamThe Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is invested in the health, wellbeing and safety of all staff. Our goal is to have a culture where staff are supported to feel safe and healthy at work.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/why-work-at-the-rmh/staff-wellbeingDermatology RMH Service
We provide diagnosis, treatment and care for people with skin diseases.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/dermatologyRapid drug test to provide patients with better care News article
Teams at two of Melbourne’s leading research and medical institutes are developing high-tech solutions to rapidly test for drugs and better treat patients presenting to hospital.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/rapid-drug-test-to-provide-patients-with-better-careWe have a large team of medical, nursing, allied health and administrative staff.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/medical-imaging/about-imaging/our-teamHelp for pregnant women navigating congenital heart disease News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) cardiology service is the centre for congenital interventions for Victoria and Tasmania, and as part of this service takes care of women through their pregnancies.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/help-for-pregnant-women-navigating-congenital-heart-diseaseNew study looks at efficacy of drug treatment in males with Tourette syndrome News article
Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) will be evaluating the safety and efficacy of a new drug treatment for adult males with Tourette Syndrome (TS) requiring drug treatment therapy.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-study-looks-at-efficacy-of-drug-treatment-in-males-with-tourette-syndromeWorld first at-home test for diabetes proven to work News article
A new study at the RMH has confirmed that an at-home blood test for diagnosing type 1 diabetes is accurate and preferred by consumers.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/world-first-at-home-test-for-diabetes-proven-to-workVagus 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-epilepsyPalliative care research awarded $100,000 grant News article
New research to enhance the timeliness and responsiveness of care for palliative care patients has been awarded a $100,000 grant by the Avant Foundation.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/palliative-care-research-awarded-100000-grantResearch 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-findsHow 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.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/how-a-simple-phone-call-helps-support-older-persons-with-deliriumSometimes things can go wrong in hospital.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/hospital-care/your-hospital-stay/open-disclosureSocial Work RMH Service
We provide support and assistance with personal, emotional and practical concerns that may arise from or be made worse by a patient's medical condition and hospitalisation.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/social-workThe RMH neurologist receives $2 million to advance MND research and care News article
The RMH neurologist and The Florey Institute researcher Dr Thanuja Dharmadasa has received funding for three grants in a record investment from FightMND.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-neurologist-receives-2-million-to-advance-mnd-research-and-careThe RMH Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has a strong commitment to research.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/intensive-care/icu-researchCentre for Clinical Pastoral Education
Clinical Pastoral Education is an experiential educational process set within the context of direct spiritual and pastoral care.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/spiritual-care/centre-for-clinical-pastoral-educationOur psychologists deliver a broad and integrated range of mental health services to young people, adults and aged persons with a serious mental illness.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/allied-health-at-the-rmh/mental-health-allied-health-careers/careers-in-psychologyEstablished in 1959, the Royal Melbourne Hospital Cardiology department provides world-class specialist care to patients with a range of acute and chronic heart conditions.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/cardiology/about-cardiologyThe RMH anaesthetics registrar wins Heart Foundation 2023 Vanguard Grant News article
Congratulations to the RMH Anaesthetics Registrar and University of Melbourne Honorary Senior Research Fellow Dr Luke Perry, who, with research colleagues, received a 2023 Vanguard Grant from the National Heart Foundation.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/rmh-anaesthetics-registrar-wins-heart-foundation-2023-vanguard-grant