Norway: Removal of turnus requirement for EEA-educated doctors
Description
On 14 September 2011, the government of Norway abolished its turnus-requirement for doctors eductated in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The requirement obliged medical doctors from EEA-member states to go through an 18-month trial period ("turnus") in Norway before they could practice there independetly.
Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:
| Question | Result |
|---|---|
| Is there anything in the public record to suggest that evidence of the effectiveness of the proposed measure was considered during official deliberations? | |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | |
| Was such evidence identified? | |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? |
Date Discovered:
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 14 Sep 2011
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
EFTA Surveilance Authority. (2011). Norway removes turnus obligation. Available at http://www.eftasurv.int/press--publications/press-releases/internal-mark...
Government Response:
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