Norwegian healthcare — GP and hospital

Your GP in Norway

Everyone living in Norway has the right to a GP. Your GP knows you and your health history.

Important words

• fastlege — GP (general practitioner)
• legetime — doctors appointment
• resept — prescription
• egenandel — patient fee
• sykmelding — sick note

Useful phrases at the doctor

• Jeg vil gjerne bestille time — I would like to book an appointment
• Jeg har vondt i — I have pain in
• Jeg er allergisk mot — I am allergic to
• Kan jeg få en sykmelding? — Can I get a sick note?

Important phone numbers

• 113 — ambulance
• 116 117 — emergency doctor
• 112 — police
• 110 — fire