Section 1: Pre-expedition medical planning provides advice and information about everything from what you will need to how to use it.  The key to avoiding accidents and illness is proper planning and preparation.

Pre-expedition medical planning section includes chapters on:

1   What is expedition medicine? 
2   Vaccinations  
3   Expedition medical kits   
4   Expedition first aid training   
5   Legal liability   
6   Medical insurance  
7   Pre-existing medical conditions   
8   Risk assessment and crisis management  

Additional information:

• Pre-expedition medical questionnaire
• Crisis management plan
• Medical assessment questionnaire
• References and further reading
• Useful addresses
• Glossary