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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.

What to expect in rehabilitation

Find out what to expect during your stay on RMH Royal Park's rehabilitation ward, including your care team, daily routine and visiting hours.

Record year for paired kidney donation News article

Belinda and Nico were involved in the ANZKX.

AI technology could be the future for measuring quality of life News article

New technology developed by the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) neurosurgery team has the potential to predict a patient’s health-related quality of life post-surgery.

RMH research and tips for better sleep News article

What helps you get a good night’s sleep? 

Common drug could help slow Type 1 diabetes News article

A drug used to treat immune diseases could help suppress the progression of Type 1 diabetes.

Couple both diagnosed with leukaemia marry in special ceremony News article

Leukaemia patients Pat and Trish married last week.

World first at-home test for diabetes proven to work News article

A new study at the RMH has confirmed that an at-home blood test for diagnosing type 1 diabetes is accurate and preferred by consumers.

Mobile Stroke Unit

The Mobile Stroke Unit provides rapid diagnosis and treatment for patients suffering a stroke.

Help protect our community against influenza (the flu) News article

With cases of the flu on the rise, the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is encouraging Victorians to take simple but important steps to protect themselves and others over the coming weeks.

ED wait-time dashboard goes live News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital has launched its Emergency Department (ED) wait-time dashboard. The dashboard shows the time non-emergency and less urgent patients may expect to wait between being assessed by the triage nurse and being treated by a doctor.

Donated artwork brightens up the RMH Emergency Department News article

Mauricio Munoz first became known to the Royal Melbourne Hospital Emergency Department (ED) in 2013 after he was thrown off his bicycle after being hit by a truck.

Volunteer and aged care resident meet after 17 months of virtual visits News article

After 17 months 73-year-old resident Beverly and 35-year-old volunteer Melissa have finally had a chance to meet face to face.

Professor Bruce Campbell awarded the prestigious Woodward Medal in Science and Technology News article

Professor Bruce Campbell, Head of stroke and Interim Head of Neurology at the Royal Melbourne Hospital has been awarded the Woodward Medal in Science and Technology from the University of Melbourne.

Strategies and plans

Our strategies and plans reflect our organisational priorities and the actions we are taking to advance health and provide more innovative, person-centred, and inclusive care for all.

Skills Training for Anaesthetic Residents (STAR)

The Skills Training for Anaesthetic Residents (STAR) course is a full‑day training program for junior anaesthetic trainees and residents who are entering the anaesthetic training program.