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Study hopes to end stigma for people living with type 1 diabetes News article

More than 4 in 5 people with diabetes have experienced stigma while living with their condition.

First Nations Health Unit RMH Service

Our First Nations Health Unit and liaison officers are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of First Nations patients and consumers through advocacy, education and support.

Learn about tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by a bacteria. It is preventable and curable.

Consent process for research involving people without decision-making capacity

The Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016 (Vic) provides a framework for making decisions about medical treatment when people do not have the capacity to make their own decisions.

Mobile Stroke Unit delivers lifesaving treatment to 34-year-old mum News article

A Hoppers Crossing mother who suffered a stroke last year has been reunited with the specialist stroke team and paramedics who came to her aid.

COVID-19 and long COVID RMH Service

While we don't have a specific COVID-19 or long COVID Specialist Clinic (Outpatient service), we do accept long COVID patients to our other clinics based on symptoms and presenting complaints.

Enrolled Nurse Transition to Mental Health Nurse Program

We offer a transition program for experienced or novice enrolled nurses to take the next step in their career and train as specialised mental health nurses.

Denosumab as a prevention for breast cancer in women with a BRCA1 mutation Research study

This research is to find out whether the study medication, denosumab, can help prevent breast cancer in women with a BRCA1 mutation.

New drug for basal cell carcinoma Research study

A study to assess the safety and efficacy of ASN-002 combined with a hedgehog pathway inhibitor (vismodegib) in the treatment of multiple low-risk basal cell carcinomas in sporadic or basal cell naevus syndrome patients.

Specialist International Medical Graduate (SIMG) program

We have a proud tradition of employing overseas-trained doctors on the Specialist and Specialist Specified Training (SST) pathways with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP).

About us

Providing treatment for people with endocrine conditions such as diabetes, osteoporosis, pituitary disease and thyroid disease.

Eating Disorders Program RMH Service

Through our multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals, we offer a range of treatment and support options for people affected by an eating disorder.

Post Acute Care RMH Service

We provide community-based services and home-based therapy to help patients recover at home after leaving hospital.

Collaborative brain cancer research awarded $4.6m grant News article

Groundbreaking research to deliver new treatment options for patients with the most common and deadliest type of brain cancer has been supported through $4.6 million from the Medical Research Future Fund.

Latent tuberculosis

Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is an asymptomatic condition that may progress to active tuberculosis (TB), sometimes decades after exposure.

Our research

The Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management has a proud history of conducting quality research. 

Bacteria discreetly dwelling in throat main source of Strep A transmission News article

Breakthrough research has found that Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections are more likely transmitted from asymptomatic throat carriage than skin-to-skin contact in communities with high rates of infection.

Sailuotong for vascular dementia or Alzheimer’s disease with cerebrovascular disease Research study

A clinical study that is testing a new herbal medicine formula treatment for vascular dementia or Alzheimer’s disease with cerebrovascular disease.

Metformin and atorvastatin for adults with depression Research study

The Hearts and Minds clinical trial is aiming to determine whether metformin or atorvastatin help to reduce symptoms of major depression and improve quality of life.

Medical Elective Program

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Clinical School coordinates medical elective requests from Australian and overseas medical students in addition to teaching medical students from the University of Melbourne.