Variables
Go to the variable overview to create variable lists and to see detailed information about the variables in this data source.
Open data
On the website of the Norwegian Directorate of Health, you can find various statistics, such as waiting times and patient rights in the specialist health service, activities with contract specialists, patient pathway for mental health and substance abuse, cancer patient pathway, and more.
You can also find analysis and management data on the development and variation in the specialist health service in the SAMDATA Specialist Health Service.
Criteria for data access
The data sources have different purposes and are regulated by different laws and regulations. In order to access information from the data sources, what you plan to use the information for must be in accordance with the purpose of the data source.
The types of approvals and documents you must submit to access information depend on what you are applying for, what you are going to use the information for and how you are going to process it. We therefore recommend that you take the time to familiarize yourself with the application guides before starting the application process:
Application guide for anonymous, aggregated data (statistical data)
Application guide for personally identifiable data
Apply for access to data
You can apply for access to data from the registry via the application forms at helsedata.no.
Prices for access to data
Helsedataservice charges for the processing of applications submitted via helsedata.no, while the data custodians charge for data preparation and making the data material available. Helsedataservice and the data custodians will issue separate invoices.