Travellers on a budget often try to cut corners on health and travel insurance – this is plain daft. Make sure you get appropriate insurance. You also need to make sure that you are insured for any nursing that you do overseas. Student members of the RCN have indemnity insurance for most countries except the USA and Canada. Speak with your college if you are unsure about this aspect of your elective. Also ensure that you have adequate medical and travel insurance that will cover accident, sickness and emergency repatriation. One company that specialises in cover for overseas mission workers is:
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This booklet was originally written by Sally Foster, CSNM’s former Staff Worker, and has been updated and expanded by Steven Fouch, CMF’s Allied Professions Secretary.
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DISCLAIMER
CMF cannot be held responsible for the information contained in this booklet. Students will have to confirm the information with the individual institutions and missions agencies including the conditions for undertaking electives and the precautions advised to reduce health and transport risks.
