A Preliminary Study on Travel Health Issues of Medical Students Undertaking Electives

Jm, Goldsmid; Bettiol, SS; Sharples, Nadine

doi:10.2310/7060.2003.35728

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“…Ill-health as a result of an elective is common, with about half of students experiencing some form of illness when on elective, this being more common in students travelling to hot desert or tropical climates (Cossar et al 2000, Goldsmid et al 2003. Reassuringly, one study found no extra episodes of illness on elective amongst students with a pre-existing medical problem, and rates of illness in all areas were comparable to holidaymakers (Cossar et al 2000).…”

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Electives in undergraduate medical education: AMEE Guide No. 88

Lumb

Murdoch‐Eaton

2014

Medical Teacher

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This guide outlines the scope and potential roles an elective can fulfil in undergraduate medical training, and identifies ways to maximise learning opportunities, including within global health. The types of educational activity available for electives range from meeting individual educational need through to exploration of potential career paths, with many potential factors influencing choice.Key areas of organisation underpinning a successful elective before, during, and after the placement include developing clarity of the intended educational outcomes as well as addressing practicalities such as travel and accommodation. Risk management including the implications for the participating schools as well as the student and their elective supervisors is crucial. This guide would not be complete without some discussion around ethics and professional conduct during an elective, with consideration of the impact of elective placements, particularly in low-middle income countries.137 words

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Section: Health Risksmentioning

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Electives in undergraduate medical education: AMEE Guide No. 88

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Murdoch‐Eaton

2014

Medical Teacher

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“…However, this has tended to concentrate on risk associated with the transmission of HIV and other infectious diseases and not on other risks associated with overseas work and travel. [12][13][14][15] However, in a 2003 survey, Tyagi et al reported that seven traumatic deaths, five non-fatal road traffic accidents and seven crime-related injuries occurred in the same period as one needlestick injury. 16 POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS It seems that electives can bring benefits to the students who go on them, but that this can perhaps be improved.…”

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Electives: isn’t it time for a change?

Dowell¹,

Merrylees²

2009

Medical Education

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“…Among Western travelers, which included travelers from North America, Europe, Israel, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, leptospirosis contributed to 2.65% of all travel related febrile illnesses [45]. Individual reports from Sweden [46], Australia [47] and Finland [48] and combined reports by Flores-Figueroa et al [49] and Field et al [50] showed less than 1% contribution. South East Asia was reported as the main exposure area.…”

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Globalization of leptospirosis through travel and migration

Bandara

Ananda

Wickramage³

et al. 2014

Global Health

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Leptospirosis remains the most widespread zoonotic disease in the world, commonly found in tropical or temperate climates. While previous studies have offered insight into intra-national and intra-regional transmission, few have analyzed transmission across international borders. Our review aimed at examining the impact of human travel and migration on the re-emergence of Leptospirosis. Results suggest that alongside regional environmental and occupational exposure, international travel now constitute a major independent risk factor for disease acquisition. Contribution of travel associated leptospirosis to total caseload is as high as 41.7% in some countries. In countries where longitudinal data is available, a clear increase of proportion of travel-associated leptospirosis over the time is noted. Reporting patterns is clearly showing a gross underestimation of this disease due to lack of diagnostic facilities. The rise in global travel and eco-tourism has led to dramatic changes in the epidemiology of Leptospirosis. We explore the obstacles to prevention, screening and diagnosis of Leptopirosis in health systems of endemic countries and of the returning migrant or traveler. We highlight the need for developing guidelines and preventive strategies of Leptospirosis related to travel and migration, including enhancing awareness of the disease among health professionals in high-income countries.

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A Preliminary Study on Travel Health Issues of Medical Students Undertaking Electives

Cited by 35 publications

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Electives in undergraduate medical education: AMEE Guide No. 88

Electives in undergraduate medical education: AMEE Guide No. 88

Electives: isn’t it time for a change?

Globalization of leptospirosis through travel and migration

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