
Emergency clinics, 113 or 116117? How to get urgent health care in Norway
A simple guide to urgent health care in Norway: when to call 113, when to call 116117, what an emergency clinic visit costs, and how to describe your situation on the phone.
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A simple guide to urgent health care in Norway: when to call 113, when to call 116117, what an emergency clinic visit costs, and how to describe your situation on the phone.

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