Everyone who lives in a Norwegian municipality has the right to a permanent doctor to whom they can go. This is called the GP scheme. Residents who are registered in the population register as residents of a Norwegian municipality are considered. In addition, asylum seekers and their family members also have the right to be on the list. The court lapses if the asylum application is rejected.

If you log in to the ” Change GP ” service on helsenorge.no, you can change GPs both for yourself and your own children. You can put the same people on a waiting list. It is only possible to be on one waiting list at a time.

The scheme is voluntary, but if you choose to stay out, you must find a doctor who can help you if you need treatment and you must also pay a higher deductible.

The GP is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of his or her list patients. The GP also prescribes medication and sick leave. In addition, the GP is responsible for referrals to both hospitals and other medical specialists. You no longer train a referral from a doctor for treatment by a physiotherapist. You must pay a deductible when you see a GP, unless you have a free card.

As a patient, you have the right to receive information about your state of health and about treatment in a language you understand. You also have the right to make yourself understood. If necessary, you therefore have the right to an interpreter. Let us know a few days before you have an appointment with the doctor, if you need an interpreter. The health personnel are responsible for obtaining an interpreter if necessary.

Working immigrants who are not registered as resident in a Norwegian municipality are not entitled to a GP. But everyone who needs immediate health care (when life or health is in danger) gets this regardless of whether they are registered in Norway.

If you cannot find or change a GP at helsenorge.no , you can call Guidance helsenorge.no 23 32 70 00.

GP: Go to the GP for general health problems or to get referrals to a specialist.

Emergency room – call 116 117: To receive patients who need immediate help. That is, treatment of illness and injury that can not wait until the next day.

Acute – call 113: in case of life-threatening and acute injuries.