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Smartphone app to help crack thunderstorm asthma code News article

A new thunderstorm asthma trial will begin at the RMH this year.

Our key performance areas

The Royal Melbourne Hospital publishes performance data on our key performance areas related to the quality of our services.

Nurse-to-patient ratios

Our nurse-to-patient ratios define the minimum number of nurses expected on a ward. These ratios help make sure our patients are provided with the best nursing care possible.

Our research

The 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.

World-first clinical trial treating type 1 diabetes now underway News article

Lucy Lee is the first person to take part in the BANDIT clinical trial, which began at the Royal Melbourne Hospital this month.

New era begins for Victoria’s mental health services News article

1 July marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new one for Victoria's mental health services, and we're excited to be part of this change.

Experts say physiotherapy should be added to cancer patient recovery News article

Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) say blood cancer patients should think about adding physiotherapy interventions to their treatment plans.

Interpreters and cultural support

Our Transcultural and Interpreter Services team provides professionally certified interpreting services to help you communicate with staff and be involved in your care while at the hospital.

Patient and consumer experience

We are committed to partnering with and empowering our patients and community so they can access the care they need, when they need it.

The RMH and WEHI join forces to develop blood test to diagnose dementia News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital’s (RMH) Associate Professor Cherie Chiang and WEHI's Associate Professor Andrew Webb are developing an early diagnosis test for dementia at the Colonial Foundation Healthy Ageing Centre.

The RMH Anaesthetist appointed President of the Australian Medical Council News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital congratulates anaesthetist Professor Kate Leslie AO on being appointed to President and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Australian Medical Council (AMC).

First Nations health

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is committed to Our First Nations Health Unit is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of First Nations people through advocacy, education and support.

Nursing awards to celebrate International Nurses Day News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) held its annual Excellence in Nursing Awards and Scholarships on Friday as part of our celebrations for International Nurses Day.

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.

At-home screening shown to help prevent serious illness from type 1 diabetes News article

In a world first, researchers from the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) have shown that a blood test for early diagnosis of type 1 diabetes can prevent serious illness and hospitalisation in children.

World’s first study confirms 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. 

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation RMH Service

We provide care, treatment and support for critically ill patients when conventional heart and lung support provided in ICU has failed.

Parkville Familial Cancer Centre RMH Service

The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and the Women’s work together to deliver comprehensive and coordinated familial cancer services across all three hospitals.

History of the RMH Parkville

Learn more about the history of the Royal Melbourne Hospital at its inner city Melbourne and Grattan Street sites.

Mental health social work

Social workers are the largest allied health workforce in public mental health, employed in a range of roles at all levels of the organisation.