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Our community should be aware that there are false advertisements of health products and therapeutic goods that claim to be endorsed by the Royal Melbourne Hospital or our staff.

Our purpose and promise

As a public health service, our care is for everyone. We strive to create safe and supportive environments for all, respecting the rights, dignity and value of people of all ages, background and identities.

Our values

At the Royal Melbourne Hospital, we instil our values in everything we do. We put people first, lead with kindness and work together to excel as one RMH.

Public patients with a Medicare card

As a public health service, the Royal Melbourne Hospital provides free care and hospital services to public patients who are enrolled in Medicare.

Parasomnias

Parasomnias are sleep disorders of arousal from sleep. The most common parasomnias include sleep talking, sleep walking and night terrors.

Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a rare neurological disorder where the part of the brain that controls falling asleep functions abnormally.

Insomnia

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that causes people to have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.

Restless leg syndrome

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a nervous system condition characterised by unpleasant sensations in the legs and the uncontrollable urge to move them.

Sleep apnoea

Sleep apnoea is a common condition that is characterised by periodic cessations or reductions in breathing during the night.

Adult Congenital Cardiology RMH Service

Providing treatment, care and support for adults born with congenital heart abnormalities.

Parkville Precinct Strategic Cancer Service Plan

The Parkville Precinct Strategic Cancer Service Plan focuses on adult cancer services provided by the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Royal Women's Hospital.

Snow Centre for Immune Health

The Snow Centre for Immune Health aims to transform how immune diseases are treated and understood. The centre is co-led by WEHI and the Royal Melbourne Hospital, in partnership with the Snow Medical Research Foundation.

Lung nodules and cancer screening referral pathway RMH Service

This new referral pathway is part of a research pilot project that aims to support patients and primary health care providers by facilitating access to care and information related to lung nodules and lung cancer screening.

Researching better treatment for Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis and Minimal Change Disease Research study

This study is testing three new treatments for people who have Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) or Minimal Change Disease (MCD). 

The SYQE study Research study

This research study aims to see how well the study treatment, a drug-device combination performs as a possible treatment for diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain.

David’s final wish was to help others Foundation

David's generosity and dedication to helping others continues on. A former kidney patient of the Royal Melbourne Hospital, his participation in and incredible support of the paired kidney exchange program transforms lives to this day.

John’s gift funds kidney care facilities and research Foundation

John's gift to the RMH helped fund state-of-the-art kidney care facilities, equipment and research - a cause that was dear to him as a former kidney transplant recipient and RMH patient.

Don’s lasting impact on ICU nursing Foundation

Don's memory lives on through his family, friends, and the Don Brown Conference Fund, which raises funds for the education and training of ICU nurses.

Geoffrey gives so he can continue to help others Foundation

Geoffrey explains his connection to the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), his dedication to helping others, and his decision to leave a gift in his Will to support the RMH.

Ian’s bequest funds education and training Foundation

When Ian passed away at 90, he left a generous gift in his Will to the Royal Melbourne Hospital. His daughter Debra made sure that her Dad’s gift was executed as he wanted.