Making a Doctor Appointment
These phrases will help you book an appointment, describe the urgency of your situation, and navigate checking in or registering at a Norwegian doctor's office.
Key Phrases
Hei, jeg vil gjerne bestille en time hos fastlegen min.
neutralHi, I would like to book an appointment with my GP.
The standard way to ask for an appointment with your registered general practitioner (fastlege).
God dag, er det mulig å få satt opp en legetime?
politeGood day, is it possible to schedule a doctor's appointment?
A slightly more formal request, useful if you are calling a specialist or a private clinic.
Det er ganske akutt, fordi jeg har hatt sterke smerter siden i går.
neutralIt is quite urgent, because I have had severe pain since yesterday.
Use this to explain why you need an appointment quickly.
Det haster ikke, det er bare en rutinesjekk som jeg må ta.
casualIt is not urgent, it is just a routine check-up that I need to do.
A relaxed way to let them know they can give you a later slot.
Når er den første ledige timen som dere kan tilby?
neutralWhen is the first available appointment that you can offer?
Har dere noe ledig i morgen, eller er alt allerede fullbooket?
casualDo you have anything available tomorrow, or is everything already fully booked?
Den tiden passer dessverre dårlig. Har dere en ledig time litt senere?
neutralThat time unfortunately does not suit me. Do you have an available appointment a bit later?
A polite but direct way to reject a proposed time.
Klokka to på torsdag passer helt perfekt, så vi sier det.
casualTwo o'clock on Thursday suits perfectly, so let's go with that.
A very natural spoken confirmation.
Jeg har nylig byttet fastlege til dere, og lurer på om jeg må registreres.
politeI have recently changed my GP to you, and wonder if I need to be registered.
In Norway, you choose a 'fastlege' (GP) online, but the clinic might still need to update their local system.
Må jeg fylle ut noen skjemaer siden det er min første time her?
neutralDo I need to fill out any forms since it is my first appointment here?
Jeg trenger en sykmelding som jeg kan levere til arbeidsgiveren min.
neutralI need a sick note that I can give to my employer.
A 'sykmelding' is a formal medical certificate required by employers after your self-certification days are used up.
Jeg trenger også at legen fornyer resepten min på disse medisinene.
neutralI also need the doctor to renew my prescription for these medications.
Hei, jeg har en time hos legen nå, og ville bare si ifra at jeg har ankommet.
neutralHi, I have an appointment with the doctor now, and just wanted to let you know that I have arrived.
Many clinics have automated screens, but this is used if you need to check in at the desk.
Jeg ringer fordi jeg dessverre må avlyse timen min som ble satt opp i morgen.
neutralI am calling because I unfortunately have to cancel my appointment that was scheduled for tomorrow.
Most clinics require a 24-hour notice to avoid a cancellation fee.