Pre-travel medical screening

We offer pre-travel medical screening to remote travellers and workers, from individuals to multinational corporations.

Why screen?

Pre-trip medical screening is an essential safeguard for participants, leaders or independent travellers visiting remote locations. By discussing their pre-existing medical conditions with an impartial wilderness specialist doctor, travellers can make a fully informed decision about the appropriateness of the activity for them.

Often individuals will be reluctant to disclose information to non-medical professionals, and particularly friends or colleagues, for fear of jeopardising their place on a trip, or even bringing problems they would prefer to remain confidential to the attention of their social circle or wider workplace.
An impartial system will improve disclosure, and can ensure that everyone involved with the trip is prepared to accommodate any medical needs, and therefore provide the highest standard of preparedness and care for the whole team.

How does it work?

Screening is a multi-step process. The participant fills in an on-line medical form, detailing any past or ongoing medical issues. Our wilderness specialist doctor will familiarise him/herself with details of the trip, including country, climate, medical facilities available, activity levels, remoteness and altitude, and then assess the participant’s medical information against the proposed activity. There are then two possible outcomes - the doctor finds no issues that require further discussion, or the doctor arranges a telephone consultation to discuss some medical issues directly with the participant. In rare cases, the doctor may request copies of the participant’s medical records (with the participant’s consent).

So will you declare participants "fit to participate"?

The doctor’s role is not to declare someone “fit to participate”. The doctor will discuss with the participant the implications of their medical condition, if any, on the safety of themselves and others taking part in the remote trip. The participant will then be fully informed and able to make a good decision as to whether or not he/she wishes to participate.

How do I sign up?

Please contact us to discuss your requirements. We accommodate a wide variety of organisations and trips, from solo adventures to multi-national corporations, so we'll make sure we work together to give you the type of service you need.