Risk Assessment
The learning objectives of this section are:
• To understand what pre-travel risk assessment is and the benefit for the traveller
• Understand the practical application of carrying out a risk assessment
• Explore how to access information for management and assessment
Below are things that could cause added risk when travelling to India. On the list below think about what else you could add and how this differs from the trip you have chosen?
| Potential risk | What are the possible risks? |
|---|---|
| Risks associated with destination – India. | |
| Rural area | No access to medical services Risk of bites, no access to clean water Accidents Infectious diseases |
| Staying in hotel | Food poisoning Gastro-enteritis Pool accidents Alcohol excess, all inclusive Fire |
| Holiday | Lack of inhibitions Read the small print to find out if they are covered for what they are going to be doing. Different countries have different cleansing chemicals to England and so it can upset your tummy and that can spoil a holiday. So giving advice about water is not just to prevent disease but to prevent gastrointestinal problems in general. |
| Diabetes | Control of blood sugar Running out of medication |
| Disability | Access problems |
| Mental Health | Worsening MH Lack of medication stressful |
| Asthma | Triggers No inhalers/running out |
| Arthritis | Worsening pain/more walking |
| Medication | Timeline Forgetting medication Controlled drugs |
| Infectious Diseases associated with India | Malaria Typhoid Rabies |
Task – With your destination in mind and the activities you have planned – look at your risk assessment form and fill it in. Think about how you can reduce the risks for yourself in your destination.