legevedtak

Legevedtak is a term used in the Norwegian health and welfare system to denote a formal decision issued by a physician regarding a patient’s medical condition and its consequences for treatment, work ability, or access to services. The decision is typically based on a medical assessment and may be linked to administrative processes in healthcare and social security, such as sickness benefits, disability benefits, rehabilitation efforts, or eligibility for certain supports.

A legevedtak typically contains information about the suspected or diagnosed condition, medical prognosis, assessed functional capacity, and any recommendations regarding treatment, rehabilitation, or restrictions. It may outline necessary follow-up, rehabilitation plans, return-to-work guidance, and the level of support or services deemed appropriate for the patient. The document translates clinical findings into practical decisions that affect both care and eligibility for benefits or services.

The process generally involves the physician conducting the evaluation, communicating the assessment to the patient, and reporting to relevant authorities or service providers. Patients usually have rights to access the decision and related medical information, and they can contest or request reconsideration of a legevedtak within applicable deadlines. In cases of disagreement or new information, the decision can be revised or subjected to a second opinion. Legevedtak thus plays a central role in integrating medical assessment with administrative decisions in Norwegian health and welfare systems.