What is MIMS?
In the clinical world, having access to accurate and up-to-date information is crucial. That’s where MIMS (Monthly Index of Medical Specialties) comes in. It is a comprehensive reference guide that has been supporting healthcare professionals in Australia for over six decades. First published in 1959, MIMS has evolved from a simple guide to an indispensable resource for the entire healthcare community.
MIMS provides detailed information on prescription and non-prescription medicines available in Australia, including:
- Drug uses and dosages
- Indications and contraindications
- Potential side effects
- Drug interactions
At Zedmed, we’re proud to offer seamless integration with MIMS, enhancing your ability to provide top-notch patient care.
Why MIMS Matters in Healthcare
Zedmed offers seamless integration with MIMS, which benefits healthcare professionals in the following ways:
- Accurate and up-to-date Information: MIMS is continuously updated, ensuring you have the latest data on drug indications, dosages and side effects at your fingertips.
- Enhanced Clinical Decision-Making: Quick access to comprehensive drug data significantly improves your ability to make informed decisions about patient care.
- Improved Patient Safety: By offering detailed information on drug interactions and contraindications, MIMS helps reduce the risk of medication errors and adverse events.
- Better Time management: Having a centralised, easily accessible source of drug information allows you to focus more on patient care and less on research.
- More Patient Education: MIMS provides concise yet comprehensive information that you can share with patients, enhancing their understanding of their medications and potentially improving compliance.
- Ongoing Education: As a healthcare professional, MIMS serves as a continuous learning tool, keeping you updated on new medications and changes in existing drug information.
In what settings is MIMS used?
MIMS proves invaluable across various healthcare settings:
- Pharmacies: Verifying prescriptions, ensuring appropriate dosages and checking for drug interactions.
- Hospitals: Guiding medication administration and treatment plans for both doctors and nurses.
- Practices: Assisting GPs during consultations to provide accurate medication information and prescribe the right drugs.
- Aged Care Facilities: Monitoring drug interactions and ensuring safe treatment plans for elderly patients.
Key Features of MIMS
- Extensive Drug Database: Covering both brand-name and generic medications available in Australia.
- Regular Updates: Ensuring access to the most current and accurate drug information.
- Multiple Formats: Available in print, digital (eMIMS), and integrated within clinical software systems like Zedmed.
- Searchable Content: Quick and easy searches in digital versions for finding specific drug information.
- Automatic Drug Interactions Checker: Helping you make informed decisions about medication combinations.
- Indepth Clinical Resources: Offering treatment guidelines and patient counselling information.
MIMS Integration with Zedmed
At Zedmed, we understand the importance of having the right information at the right time. That’s why we’ve seamlessly integrated MIMS into our practice management software. This integration offers several benefits:
- Rapid Access: Quickly look up drug information during consultations without switching between applications.
- Interaction Checking: Easily check for potential drug interactions when prescribing multiple medications.
- Up-to-Date Guidelines: Access the latest clinical guidelines and treatment recommendations within your workflow.
- Enhanced Decision-Making: Comprehensive drug data at your fingertips to support your clinical decisions.
Our MIMS integration provides:
- Independent, high-quality information
- Internationally referenced data
- Comprehensive coverage of OTC and herbal medicines alongside prescription products
- Australia’s most extensive source of Consumer Medicines Information
- MIMS Product Identification Images – full-color images of tablets and capsules
Accessing MIMS through Zedmed
For Zedmed customers, MIMS updates are available on the 1st of every month. If you’ve recently upgraded to v35, the update is automatically available within your Zedmed system and only requires your MIMS password to access.
Need help accessing the update? Our Knowledge Base provides step-by-step guides to assist you.
Resources
MIMs Website: https://www.mims.com.au/
