Royal Melbourne HospitalHistoryFoundedMarch 15, 1848 (1848-03-15)LinksWebsitewww.thermh.org.auListsHospitals in AustraliaThe Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is one of Australia's leading publictertiary hospitals. Located in Parkville, an inner city suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, it is a major teaching hospital for tertiary healthcare with a reputation in clinical research.
PsychiatryBranch of medicine devoted to mental disordersMedical specialtyPsychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of deleteriousmental conditions. These include matters related to cognition, perceptions, mood, emotion, and behavior. Initial psychiatric assessment begins with taking a case history and conducting a mental status examination. Laboratory tests, physical examinations, and psychological assessments may also be used.
Cystic fibrosisCystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder inherited in an autosomal recessive manner that impairs the normal clearance of mucus from the lungs, which facilitates the colonization and infection of the lungs by bacteria, notably Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. CF is a rare genetic disorder that affects mostly the lungs, but also the pancreas, liver, kidneys, and intestine. The hallmark feature of CF is the accumulation of thick mucus in different organs.
Victoria (state)Victoria, commonly abbreviated as VIC, is a state in southeastern Australia. It is the second most populous state with a population of over 7 million, and the second-smallest, with a land area of 227,444 square kilometres (87,817 sq mi), making it the most densely populated state in Australia (31.1 per km2).
MelbourneCapital city of Victoria, AustraliaCity in Victoria, AustraliaMelbourne ( , locally) is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria and the second-most populous city in Australia. The city's name generally refers to a 9,993-square-kilometre (3,858 sq mi) area, comprising an urban agglomeration of 31 local government areas.
Tertiary referral hospitalA tertiary referral hospital (also called a tertiary hospital, tertiary referral center, tertiary care center, or tertiary center) is a large hospital that provides tertiary care, which is a level of health care obtained from specialists after referral from the providers of primary care and secondary care.
Teaching hospitalA teaching hospital or university hospital is a hospital or medical center that provides medical education and training to future and current health professionals. Teaching hospitals are almost always affiliated with one or more universities and are often co-located with medical schools.
Trauma centerA trauma center, or trauma centre, is a hospital equipped and staffed to provide care for patients suffering from major traumatic injuries such as falls, motor vehicle collisions, or gunshot wounds. The term "trauma center" may be used incorrectly to refer to an emergency department (also known as a "casualty department" or "accident and emergency") that lacks the presence of specialized services or certification to care for victims of major trauma.Caulfield HospitalCaulfield Hospital is a hospital based in Melbourne, Victoria, originally opened as the No. 11 Australian General Hospital in 1916. It focuses on rehabilitation, care, and mental health, particularly for the elderly. It is situated on Kooyong Road. Caulfield Hospital is managed by Alfred Health, operating alongside The Alfred Hospital and Sandringham Hospital.
Intensive care unitHospital ward that provides intensive care medicine Model of a neonatal intensive care unit ICU patients often require mechanical ventilation if they have lost the ability to breathe normally. An intensive care unit (ICU), also known as an intensive therapy unit or intensive treatment unit (ITU) or critical care unit (CCU), is a special department of a hospital or health care facility that provides intensive care medicine.
AustraliaCountry in OceaniaAustralia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. It has a land area of 7,688,287 km (2,968,464 sq mi), making it the sixth-largest country in the world, and is the world's flattest and driest inhabited continent.Monash UniversityPublic university based in Melbourne, Australia*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.