All citizens in Norway have the right to necessary medical help. The Norwegian legal framework will contribute to secure the population equal access to medical help of a good quality by giving patients health service rights.

Did you know

...that the medical sector has a telephone helpline?

Helsetjenestens veiledningssenter is a national helpline that will assist you in locating the correct service within the medical sector.

The phone number is 815 70 070. The e-mail address is info@helfo.no.

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