7 000 000 treatments in Norwegian hospitals

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In 2016, fewer than 2 million patients received more than 7 million treatments in Norwegian hospitals. Out-patient consultation is the most commonly used form of treatment, according to new figures for Patient statistics.  

The largest group of patients who receive out-patient treatment is cancer patients. Heart disease is most common among patients with in-patient stays, and the majority of patients receiving day treatments have musculoskeletal diseases.

Figure 1. Number of treatments. in norwegian hospitals. In-patient stay, day treatment and out-patient consultation. 2016

In-patient stay Day treatment Out-patient consultation
Antall behandlinger 813589 341019 5932553

Patients receive different treatments

Many patients get several treatments and often receive different kinds of treatment. Among those who received in-patient treatment in 2016, nearly 70 per cent also received day treatment or out-patient treatment. More than 60 per cent of the day patients received additional treatment. Corresponding figures for patients with in-patient stays are 12 per cent.

Figure 2. Proportion of planned treatment in norwegian hospitals. In-patient stay, day treatment and out-patient consultation. 2016

In-patient stay Day treatment Out-patient consultation
Andel planlagte behandlinger 33 80 91

Planned treatment more common than non-elective treatment

Treatment at Norwegian hospitals is either planned or non-elective. Overall, planned treatment is more common (about 80 per cent), but it varies. For cancer, 97 per cent of the treatment is planned, while only 32 per cent are planned for injuries, poisoning and other.

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