This checklist will help you if you need to arrange emergency medical treatment abroad. You should talk to your doctor and travel agent, if you have one, for advice before you go. You can also get information from the tourist office, embassy or high commission of the country you're visiting about getting medical treatment while you're there.

• Check your insurance policy, so you know what your insurers will pay for.
• Contact your travel company representative if you have one.
• Give the doctor the generic name – not just the brand name – of any medication you're taking.
• Tell the doctor if you've been to any other countries on this trip.
• Keep the names and addresses of a few friends and relatives with your passport so they can be contacted if necessary.
• Contact British Consular officials if you need to get back to the UK quickly. They may be able to arrange this for you – but, remember, you will have to pay.
• If you pay for any treatment or drugs and plan to claim on your insurance or get a refund, keep all receipts, special proofs of purchase, price tags and labels.