Learn to request an appointment, briefly explain why you are contacting the office and confirm the time and place.
Start with the request
Prepare your name and request before calling. Ask for an appointment and answer the receptionist’s questions. You do not need a long story at the beginning. This content teaches communication, not medical advice.
Jeg vil gjerne bestille en time hos fastlegen.
I would like to book an appointment with my GP.
Describe duration clearly
Practise explaining how long something has lasted. Distinguish an event that began yesterday from one continuing today. Ask for clarification if you do not understand a question; do not guess health information.
Jeg har hatt vondt i halsen i tre dager.
I have had a sore throat for three days. The example does not diagnose a condition.
Repeat appointment details
Before finishing, repeat the day and time and check the location. Digital booking and visible appointments can vary by provider; check Helsenorge or the clinic rather than assuming a particular option is available.
Er timen på tirsdag klokka halv ti?
Is the appointment on Tuesday at half past nine?
Try it yourself
Practise requesting an appointment, briefly explaining the purpose and confirming a fictional day and time. Include a request to repeat information.