Patients from countries with reciprocal rights
The Australian Government has Reciprocal Health Care Agreements with the governments of certain countries. This allows visitors from those countries to receive limited subsidised health services for medically necessary treatments.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/your-care/hospital-care/what-you-need-to-know-up-front/who-pays-for-our-services/patients-from-countries-with-reciprocal-rightsPublic transport around the RMH Parkville
The RMH Parkville is well served by public transport and taxis. There are several transport options for you when coming to the hospital.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/locations/rmh-parkville/getting-to-the-rmh-parkville/public-transport-around-rmh-parkvilleIf you are involved in a transport or workplace accident or injury, you need to make sure that your claim is lodged with the TAC or WorkCover so you receive the support you need to cover the cost of your treatment at the hospital.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/your-care/hospital-care/what-you-need-to-know-up-front/who-pays-for-our-services/tac-workcover-patientsPatients without a Medicare card
Patients who do not have a valid a Medicare card (called Medicare ineligible patients) are generally responsible for all costs associated with their treatment at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/your-care/hospital-care/what-you-need-to-know-up-front/who-pays-for-our-services/patients-without-a-medicare-cardPatients with private health insurance have the choice to be treated as either a public patient (if they have a Medicare card) or private patient. Private patients have their treatment costs (excluding discharge medication) covered by their health fund.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/your-care/hospital-care/what-you-need-to-know-up-front/who-pays-for-our-services/private-patientsThe Royal Melbourne Hospital is part of Australia's public health care system and offers hospital care to any Australian resident under Medicare arrangements.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/your-care/hospital-care/what-you-need-to-know-up-front/who-pays-for-our-servicesPublic transport around the RMH Royal Park
The RMH Royal Park is well served by public transport.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/locations/rmh-royal-park/getting-to-the-rmh-royal-park/public-transport-around-rmh-royal-parkThe Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is proud to present "Scrub Sessions" to support our staff, patients and the community through these difficult times.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/your-care/supporting-you/wellness/rmh-scrub-sessionsVolunteer to play music in the hospital
Music Therapy welcomes volunteers who wish to come in and play music in general areas of the hospital.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/your-care/supporting-you/wellness/volunteer-to-play-music-in-the-hospitalIn accordance with Victorian legislation and Government policy, the Royal Melbourne Hospital protects the privacy of personal and health information it holds. This Privacy Statement explains how your personal information (being information capable of identifying you as an individual) will be...
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/privacy-disclaimerWhen people are seriously unwell, arrive by ambulance or helicopter, they are usually taken to a trauma bay.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/services/emergency/about-emergency/learn-about-emergencyRMH Genetic Counsellors provide “exceptional care” - patient Jess News article
In the midst of 2020, 23-year-old Jess found herself with some unusual chest pains that she put down to going through her first COVID-19 lockdown. With the pain becoming severe, she made her way to our ED where scans showed cardiologists what Jess wasn’t expecting.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/news/rmh-genetic-counsellors-provide-exceptional-care-patient-jessPatient thankful for “culturally safe and effective” First Nations care News article
Peter Farmer is a proud Noongar man. He has been suffering from ongoing health concerns such as chronic diabetes, kidney failure and heart problems for the last seven years.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/news/thankful-for-culturally-safe-and-effective-care-rmh-patient-applauds-hospitals-aboriginal-and-or-torres-strait-islander-peoples-careScientists further understanding of tuberculosis transmission in Victoria News article
Scientists at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and Doherty Institute have used whole genome sequencing to discover that the transmission of tuberculosis (TB) commonly occurs beyond household contacts in Victoria, in social or other settings.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/news/scientists-further-understanding-of-tuberculosis-transmission-in-victoriaTuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by a bacteria. It is preventable and curable.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/services/victorian-tuberculosis-program/learn-about-tbThe Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth (PARTY) program is an injury-prevention program that aims to teach 16 to 25 year olds the risks, choices and consequences of risk-taking behaviour.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/services/major-trauma/about-trauma-service/party-programWe deliver more than 50 healthcare services in the community and in people's homes, across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/your-care/community-careWe offer a continuous glucose monitoring service for our patients.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/services/diabetes-endocrinology/learn-about/continuous-glucose-monitoringDiabetes is the name given to a group of different conditions in which there is too much glucose in the blood.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/services/diabetes-endocrinology/learn-about/about-diabetesOur insulin pump service offers a comprehensive and holistic approach to education and care to those who are commencing insulin pump therapy.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/services/diabetes-endocrinology/learn-about/using-your-insulin-pump