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Critical results notification

Pathology staff advise all critically abnormal results by phone to an authorised person at the patient's location (for inpatients).

Living donors

We perform many kidney transplants from living donors. A living donor is someone who elects to donate a kidney to another person, often a relative or close friend. Sometimes the recipient is unknown to the donor – this is known as a non-directed or altruistic donation.

Rheumatology RMH Service

We provide diagnosis, treatment and support for people with autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic conditions such as inflammatory arthritis and systemic autoimmune diseases.

Critical Care, Resuscitation and Airway Skills in High Fidelity Simulation (CRASH)

The Critical Care, Resuscitation and Airway Skills in High Fidelity Simulation (CRASH) course is designed to support anaesthetists returning to work. It provides a safe, supportive environment to revise key skills, rehearse critical scenarios and rebuild confidence before resuming clinical...

Waiver of consent

The National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (National Statement) offers a structured approach for Human Research Ethics Committees (HREC) to evaluate the appropriateness of waiving consent.

About diabetes

Diabetes is the name given to a group of different conditions in which there is too much glucose in the blood.

James 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.