Accessibility statement
 

Injury & Illness in the Field

  • Prompt medical attention must be sought in the event of an illness.  As part of the planning process emergency health care sources should be identified.  Under field conditions, relatively trivial injuries may become serious if not treated quickly and trip leaders should be alert for signs of illness, injury or fatigue in the party.
  • Adequate health insurance should be in place for the fieldtrip. Within the European Economic Area a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) should be obtained.