Your rights in the hospital and specialist health service

This article explains your rights when you have been referred for medical investigations or treatment at a hospital or by a specialist.

Right to healthcare from the specialist health service

You are entitled to receive healthcare from the specialist health service. You also have the right to choose where you will be treated.

Have you been given a referral?

Are you on a waiting list?

Do you have to go to hospital?

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Right to complain

You have the right to complain if you believe your rights as a patient have not been upheld, or if you believe you have not received the health or care services you are entitled to.

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Health and Social Services Ombudsman

The ombudsman can help you with questions about health services and provide advice and guidance concerning your rights.

See what the ombudsman can help you with (in Norwegian) (pasientogbrukerombudet.no)

Content provided by Norsk Helsenett

Norsk Helsenett. Your rights in the hospital and specialist health service. [Internet]. Oslo: The Directorate of e-health; updated Monday, March 14, 2022 [retrieved Tuesday, December 5, 2023]. Available from: https://www.helsenorge.no/en/health-rights-in-norway/sykehus-og-spesialist/