Hospital-level care delivered at home

Through our new Virtual Ward, eligible cardiac surgery and heart failure patients can now receive the same treatment they would in hospital all from the comfort of their home.

About the Virtual Ward
Real care. People first.

Coming to hospital can be a stressful time for many people. Knowing as much as possible about what to expect can make you feel more comfortable.

Find out what to expect
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See upcoming appointments, medications, information about your recent hospital visits, some test results, allergies and details of your existing problems and diagnoses. You may also be able to view some doctors’ notes, change or cancel appointments.

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People are at the heart of everything we do. We take the time to understand how we can make the most positive difference for them. Our patients and consumers provide the best stories, and sometimes we are privileged to share them.

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2025 Hall of Fame inductees
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The frontline heroes at one of Australia's busiest emergency departments feature in Nine's gripping medical series.

The observational documentary series filmed at the Royal Melbourne Hospital gains unprecedented access to one of the busiest major trauma centres in Melbourne.