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D J Allison, K Blinco

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    • Travel Medicine
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    Background:

    • Physicians require reliable information for advising patients on international travel health.
    • International Travellers' Clinics serve as key resources for travel medicine guidance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review and compare common information sources for physicians regarding international travel.
    • To assess the utility of handbooks, periodicals, and software for travel health advice.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of readily available handbooks and periodicals.
    • Comparison of two computer software programs for travel medicine information.
    • Experience-based assessment from the International Travellers' Clinic.

    Main Results:

    • Identified common handbooks and periodicals as accessible resources.
    • Compared the features and usability of two distinct travel medicine software programs.

    Conclusions:

    • Multiple information sources exist for physicians providing travel health advice.
    • The choice of resource may depend on physician preference and specific patient needs.