title: Before the patient packs.
abstract: Various medical conditions--cardiovascular and pulmonary problems, thrombosis, diabetes, and others--can present special risks and/or problems in travel. These should be discussed as part of a thorough predeparture evaluation with affected patients who are planning overseas travel. In addition, certain travelers may require medical follow-up on their return. Various travel medicine resource organizations, booklets, and books should be made known to all travelers.
mesh_terms: D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases; D003108:Colonic Diseases; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D011307:Drug Prescriptions; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases; D010361:Patients; D010808:Physical Examination; D011247:Pregnancy; D012306:Risk; D013924:Thrombophlebitis; D014076:Tooth Diseases; D014195:Travel; D014786:Vision Disorders