‘The field of travel medicine has grown dramatically as greater numbers of people travel to exotic and remote destinations. Approximately 600 million travelers cross international borders annually. However, studies suggest that only about eight percent seek pre-travel health advice, many of whom receive information from practitioners who are ill equipped to provide current and accurate information. Travel medicine has become increasingly complex due to dynamic changes in global infectious disease epidemiology, changing patterns of drug resistance, and a rise in the number of travelers with chronic health conditions………………………..
The field of travel medicine encompasses a wide variety of disciplines including epidemiology, infectious disease, public health, tropical medicine, and occupational health. As a unique and growing specialty, it has become necessary to establish standards of practice in the field itself. These standards have been established to identify the scope of competencies expected of travel medicine practitioners, guide their professional training and development, and ensure an acceptable level of patient care.’
International Society of Travel Medicine www.istm.org
Dr Charlie Easmon was awarded the Certificate in Travel Health by the International Society of Travel Medicine in 2003. In 2008 Charlie was made a Member of the Faculty of Travel Medicine of The Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians, Glasgow - MFTM RCPS (Glas).
However it can also lead to some of the most uncomfortable illnesses and can be life threatening.
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