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Having a checklist
or a standardized approach to travel medicine can be useful. The World
Health Organization (WHO) provides examples of the types of areas that need
to be covered. See http://www.who.int/ith
The areas to be covered in the pre-travel consultation include vaccinations, health and safety advice and medications and prophylaxis (after Ingram et al., 1996). Ingram RJH, Ellis-Pegler RB. What's new in travel medicine? NZ Public Health Rep 1996; 3(8): 57-59. The practice or clinic staff can assist by ensuring that this information is obtained before the formal consultation. It is important that the procedure is made time efficient for a practice improve flow and profitability. |