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STAYING HEALTHY: OVERSEAS PLANNER AND HEALTH CHECKLIST
HEALTH
CARE SYSTEM KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT
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I
have medical insurance that will cover me in the region that I will
be traveling
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I
know the prevalent health concerns or problems in the region that I
will be traveling
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I
am aware of immunizations I might need to cross the borders of my
primary country into other countries I might wish to visit.
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I
am aware of the policies on AIDS testing in the region where I will
be traveling.
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I
understand how the medical care system works in the region I will be
traveling.
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If
I am to get sick, I know how to pay for medical care in the region I
will be traveling. Whether currency or credit is accepted, and when
I will need to pay for care.
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I
am taking sufficient money or credit for unexpected medical care
bills.
PERSONAL
HEALTH ISSUES
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I
am bringing medications I may need on my trip so I won't have to
purchase them in the region to which I am traveling
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I
have had a dental check-up.
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I
have had a physical within the last year.
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I
have had all the immunizations I need for traveling and have access
to these records.
PERSONAL
HEALTH PROMOTION ISSUES
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If
I choose to be sexually active during my overseas stay, I am aware
of the possible risks involved (i.e. pregnancy, AIDS and other
sexually transmitted diseases) and am prepared to take appropriate
precautions.
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I
know the region's customs and beliefs concerning alcohol and other
drug usage and restrictions.
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I
know what the quality of water is in the region where I am
traveling.
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I
understand the risk for illness associated with the water available
in the region I am traveling.
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I
understand simple water purification techniques to assist my
avoidance of contaminated water.
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I
know what kinds of foods are typical in the region I am traveling.
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I
understand that it is very important to maintain a healthy diet (3
balanced meals) while traveling.
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I
am ready for the physical strain of traveling and have prepared
myself by maintaining or initiating a regular exercise program.
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I
know the time difference between home and the region to which I am
traveling and have begun to prepare myself for jet lag.
EMOTIONAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL
ISSUES
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I
have done research on the country that I am traveling to and
understand its culture and customs.
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I
have prepared myself mentally for traveling abroad and understand
that each region is very different from the United States.
7/94,
1/98 , 8/00 form (h) We gratefully acknowledge Michigan State
University OLIN Health Center for use of this form.
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