Community Therapy Services RMH Service
We provide a comprehensive range of multidisciplinary rehabilitation services.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/community-services/community-therapy-servicesVirtual Surgery School (VSS) is an educational program designed to help patients prepare for surgery and improve their recovery.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/planned-surgery/virtual-surgery-schoolNew study could change how lung cancer is tested News article
Prof Daniel Steinfort led a study that could change how lung cancer patients are tested.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-study-could-change-how-lung-cancer-is-testedVirtual Fracture Clinic for patients
The Virtual Fracture Clinic (VFC) gives some patients with simple bone and joint injuries access to specialist opinion and management without having to visit the clinic in person.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/orthopaedic-surgery/virtual-fracture-clinicOur 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-psychologyWe have a dedicated team of specialist doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff, available 24 hours a day.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/intensive-care/learn-about/how-icu-worksSet up and use equipment resources
These videos and brochures demonstrate the safe set up and use of different types of equipment that may be recommended by your occupational therapist.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/occupational-therapy/set-up-use-equipment-videosHREC meeting dates and deadlines
The Office for Research has monthly deadlines for submission of new research project applications for review by the RMH Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC).
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/ethics/hrec-meeting-dates-deadlinesMeet the newest members of the ED team - Medical Support Officers News article
If you’ve been down to the triage and ambulatory care part of our emergency department recently, you might have bumped into one of our Medical Support Officers (MSOs).
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/meet-the-newest-members-of-the-ed-team-medical-support-officersYour rights and responsibilities
The RMH aims to provide the best possible health services and care for you. You need to understand your rights and responsibilities while attending the health service.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/hospital-care/what-you-need-to-know-up-front/your-rights-responsibilitiesSarah’s good news story News article
It’s the good news story that went viral. Sarah is a 22 year old who lives with an intellectual disability. Unfortunately for Sarah, she became infected with COVID and required hospitalization during the height of the COVID wave.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/sarahs-good-news-storyNeuropsychiatry RMH Service
We diagnose and treat patients with symptoms and illnesses of the mind and brain, including complex neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/mental-health-services/neuropsychiatryLandmark trial reduces radiation for breast cancer treatment News article
A landmark breast cancer trial has shown radiation therapy may be safely omitted from treatment for some people.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/landmark-trial-reduces-radiation-for-breast-cancer-treatmentNew guidelines set to change the way type 1 diabetes is diagnosed News article
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnoses could soon be transformed with newly released guidance outlining how to detect and monitor early-stage T1D, before the point of symptom onset.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-guidelines-set-to-change-the-way-type-1-diabetes-is-diagnosedNuclear medicine allows us to look at a specific part of the body by giving you a small amount of a dye in your blood, known as a radioactive tracer.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/medical-imaging/learn-about-imaging/nuclear-medicineHaematologist awarded for global effort to eradicate anaemia health burden News article
Haematologist at the RMH and WEHI researcher Professor Sant-Rayn Pasricha has received an Australian Academy of Health and Medical Services (AAHMS) award for his pioneering contributions to preventing and treating anaemia around the world.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-haematologist-awarded-for-leading-global-effort-to-eradicate-anaemia-health-burdenOur supporters Foundation
The Royal Melbourne Hospital Foundation extends our sincere gratitude to all of the individuals, families, community groups, businesses, trusts and foundations who support us to advance health for everyone, every day.
https://www.thermh.org.au/foundation/ways-to-support-us/our-supportersCommunicating with your healthcare team
Patients undergoing surgery, especially those with planned procedures, have options and strategies they can follow to prepare for their procedure, aiming for the best possible recovery outcomes. Maintaining clear communication with the medical staff caring for you is key to helping your...
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/planned-surgery/virtual-surgery-school/communicating-with-your-healthcare-teamA lifesaving journey from the UK to Australia News article
A young Melbourne man who battled aggressive cancer for over a decade has met the stranger who saved his life… from the other side of the world.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/a-lifesaving-journey-from-the-uk-to-australiaDuring your stay in hospital, you are cared for by a team of health professionals and support staff.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/hospital-care/your-hospital-stay/your-treatment-team