Buying a travel insurance policy before jetting off on holiday is not the only thing that should be on a tourist's to-do list - registering for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is necessary too.
A contributor to north-east newspaper, the Journal Live, stated that many people forget this part of their preparations and could miss out on vital access to medical resources while abroad.
The writer said: "The EHIC means you will receive the same medical treatment that a national of the country you are visiting would receive."
Visits to the doctor or receiving a prescription may be covered by the scheme in certain countries, but it would be wise to check local information to see what services can be accessed in different countries.
However, the EHIC does not replace the need for a travel insurance policy which will help recover costs if luggage is lost or stolen, a trip is cancelled or an incident requiring personal liability, the expert continues.
Indeed, taking out such a policy may not be as expensive as some consumers expect - Kate Saines, writing for MyFinances.co.uk, recently stated that "there is really little excuse to go uncovered when taking a trip abroad".
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