Accessing 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-productsThe RMH Allied Health gym taking physiotherapy group exercise classes again News article
The Allied Health outpatient gym is back up and running for physiotherapy group exercise classes!
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-allied-health-gym-taking-physiotherapy-group-exercise-classes-againHistorical publications tell the story of the Royal Melbourne Hospital, our services and our people.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/historical-publicationsBitopertin as a treatment for erythropoietic protoporphyria Research study
Research project to measure how safe and effective bitopertin (DISC-1459) is in treating participants with erythropoietic protoporphyria.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/bitopertin-as-a-treatment-for-erythropoietic-protoporphyriaGlobal study could change how children with multiple sclerosis are treated News article
Dr Sifat Sharmin hopes her research will influence how children with MS are treated.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/global-study-could-change-how-children-with-multiple-sclerosis-are-treated‘Beyond thankful’ for care after contracting COVID-19 News article
There was nothing ordinary about the way Cheryl Poon showed her gratitude for the care she received after being hospitalised at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) with COVID-19 earlier this year.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/beyond-thankful-for-care-after-contracting-covid-19Celebrating everyone under the rainbow News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital was proud to join the colourful celebrations at this year’s Midsumma Pride March in St Kilda.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/celebrating-everyone-under-the-rainbowCarly Findlay shares her story this International Day of People with Disability News article
Carly Findlay OAM is a patient at the Royal Melbourne Hospital - she’s been a patient here for around 17 years, and before that, she was a patient at the Royal Children’s Hospital.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-patient-carly-findlay-shares-her-story-this-international-day-of-people-with-disabilityThe RMH Kidney Care service is strongly committed to improvement through research and innovation. We have shown that ongoing research and quality initiatives lead to tangible improvements in clinical outcomes.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/kidney-care/kidney-care-researchNew study suggests 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/new-study-suggests-acute-stroke-treatment-is-influenced-by-ethnicity-and-raceThe PRolaCT-O study Research study
Since 2023, the international recommendation is either medication or surgery as first-line therapy for small and well-localised prolactinomas. However, there is a lack of prospective studies comparing outcomes and evaluating quality of life.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/the-prolact-o-studyHow our Disability Liaison Officers support person-centred care News article
Our Disability Liaison Officers (DLOs) help support people with disabilities like Brad to access the support, care and treatment they need. Read more about Brad’s healthcare journey and how our DLOs are helping to break down barriers and support person-centred care.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/i-always-feel-welcome-coming-into-the-hospital-hear-brads-story-and-how-our-disability-liaison-officers-are-supporting-person-centred-careNew Chief Executive to lead Royal Melbourne Hospital News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Shelley Dolan as the new Chief Executive, succeeding Professor Christine Kilpatrick AO, who leaves on 30 June 2023.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-chief-executive-to-lead-royal-melbourne-hospitalRegistered Nurse Transition to Mental Health Nurse Program
We offer a transition program for experienced registered nurses to take the next step in their career and train as specialised mental health nurses.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/nursing-at-the-rmh/mental-health-nursing-careers/registered-nurse-transition-to-mental-health-nurse-programJames Beaney: an eccentric surgeon from our past
James Beaney was a surgeon at the Melbourne Hospital from 1860 to 1891. His every step invited controversy and divided public opinion.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/james-beaney-an-eccentric-surgeon-from-our-pastPrepare for and attend your surgery
When it is time for your planned surgery, we will notify you of your procedure date. You may also need to attend a Pre-Admission Clinic appointment.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/planned-surgery/prepare-for-and-attend-your-surgeryNew study paves the way for more effective COVID-19 research and treatment News article
A Melbourne-led study, involving researchers from the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), suggests that a primary tissue culture model is more effective at recreating the human experience of COVID-19, leading to more accurate treatments for the condition.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-study-paves-the-way-for-more-effective-covid-19-research-and-treatmentNew MS study tackles invisible side of condition News article
Today is World MS Day. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disabling neurological condition which affects over 33,000 Australians. As the home of the largest Neuroimmunology Centre in Australia, our clinicians see how devastating the condition can be for patients and their loved ones, as people...
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-ms-study-tackles-invisible-side-of-conditionOur Graduate Nurse Program is designed to support registered nurses in their first year of practice and provide opportunities to consolidate both theoretical and clinical skills.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/nursing-at-the-rmh/nursing-education/graduate-nurse-programNew tech partnership to help staff and patients News article
The RMH is partnering with ANDHealth to deliver new tech solutions for staff and patients.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-tech-partnership-to-help-staff-and-patients