The EMIS Web Medical Knowledge Base (MKB) is an integral feature designed to support clinicians and practice administrators in making informed prescribing decisions efficiently and safely. This clinical database delivers essential data, including clinical codes and drug updates, through a robust prescribing decision support engine. The MKB is regularly updated to stay in sync with developments in the medical field, delivering new drugs, clinical codes, and the latest best practices directly to your EMIS Web system.
Key Functions of MKB
- Decision Support: When prescribing drugs or adding clinical codes to a patient’s record, the MKB provides vital alerts. These include warnings on drug interactions, contraindications, and dosage warnings, all tailored to the patient's specific medical history.
- Clinical Information: It integrates data from numerous authoritative sources like the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices (dm+d) and UK SNOMED CT, maintaining a comprehensive database of prescribable drugs and appliances.
- Regular Updates: The MKB is updated monthly, providing healthcare professionals with the most recent and clinically validated information, enhancing the reliability of prescribing processes.
"Using the MKB helps protect patients by providing up-to-date interactions, contraindications, and essential alerts before prescribing any medication."
This structured support significantly mitigates the risk of prescribing errors, enhances patient safety, and optimizes therapeutic outcomes. Ensuring your practice stays updated with the latest MKB releases is crucial for maintaining high standards of patient care.
Understanding Drug Information
The MKB's drug database is searchable and aligns with the NHS dm+d and regional drug tariffs, ensuring users have access to accurate and approved drug information. Furthermore, recommended dosages are sourced directly from the BNF, helping prescribers make the best choices for their patients.
