When traveling abroad through a school program, What type of medical information do universities require be reported?

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When I fill out travel abroad forms, they have questions like “do you have any of the below listed conditions “ which range from ADHD to diabetes, and have a spot for “other”.  Does this information need to be disclosed or only disclosed if the student feels necessary. 

Answer 1

generally, any communicable diseases and all accidents

Answer 2

Check both specific requirements of the university AND general requirements of the country's gov't for student visa.

Answer 3

It should say on the form as if the information is required or optional.  Through a school program, ask your school. Get facts direct form the source. 

My daughter did a study aboard program form the US to the UK and disclosed she has asthma. It was for her own safety. 

Answer 4

I don't understand the question. Universities usually require you to have insurance. But most of the countries you might go to have universal coverage. I know people who had medical problems when on study abroad programs. THey got treated for practically nothing- one had her appendix out, one had a broken leg, one had a rare tumor removed. I don't think any of this was reported to the university- medical information is usually private. 

Answer 5

generally, any communicable diseases and all accidents

Answer 6

whatever you think they need to know