Injuries in travellers: Clinical considerations for general practitioners
This article outlines common injury risks faced by travellers and highlights the importance of tailored safety advice based on destination, activities and individual health status. The article also emphasises the value of a well-prepared first aid kit and the role of GPs in reinforcing safety behaviours. By incorporating injury prevention into pre-travel consultations, GPs can help reduce harm and potentially save lives.
Authors
- Richard Charles Franklin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1864-4552)
Institutions
- Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AU)
- James Cook University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Australian Journal of General Practice
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.31128/ajgp-06-25-7725
- Primary Topic
- Travel-related health issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00