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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.

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.

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).

Cognitive Dementia and Memory Service RMH Service

We provide diagnosis and support to people experiencing changes in their thinking, behaviour or memory.

Facial prosthetics RMH Service

We provide custom-made silicone prosthetic devices that restore absent facial anatomy such as an eye, ear or nose. Our team works closely with each patient to find unique prosthetic solutions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Transit Lounge

The Transit Lounge welcomes patients waiting for discharge from hospital, a day procedure or their specialist clinic appointment.

What to include in your patient referral

If you want to refer a patient to us for care, make sure to include all required and requested information in your referral. This allows us to review and triage your request as efficiently as possible.

Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to prevent HIV

Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is medication taken soon after HIV exposure to prevent infection. Eligible Victorians who have been exposed to HIV (either sexually or through needle-sharing) can visit the Royal Melbourne Hospital Emergency Department for advice about and access to PEP.

Early diagnosis of dementia giving hope to thousands of Australians News article

A team of researchers at the Royal Melbourne Hospital have discovered a simple blood test could help thousands of Australians get an early diagnosis of dementia.

Study links goat’s milk skincare and new-onset severe food allergy News article

As the first of its kind in Australia, a study looking at goat’s and sheep’s milk has shown a link between new-onset severe food allergy, including anaphylaxis to the use of goat’s milk containing skincare products in individuals with inflammatory skin conditions, such as eczema.

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.