Øystein Evjen Olsen

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Øystein Evjen Olsen er dr.med., spesialist i samfunnsmedisin, førsteamanuensis ved Universitet i Stavanger og rådgiver ved Stavanger universitetssjukehus og Senter for eldremedisin og samhandling (SESAM).

Articles by Øystein Evjen Olsen

Why are there waiting lists in the health service, and must we accept them?

Øystein Evjen Olsen,
Eldar Søreide,
Ole Tjomsland

23.02.2026: Given the emphasis placed on quality and cost control in the public specialist health service, waiting lists are inevitable and can even be beneficial. However, growing waiting lists can also undermine public trust in public services, creating a willingness to pay for private alternatives, which in...