Definition(s)


Medical Treatment Accident

Medical treatment accidents as mentioned in the first subsection, litera c, means personal injury requiring treatment or examination by a doctor, or where treatment is provided under the guidance of a doctor, for example minor surgery, stitches or use of prescription medicines. Diagnostic examination by a doctor where no injury can be ascertained shall not be classified as medical treatment. Simple dressing of wounds, eye flushing, etc. are not considered medical treatment, even if administered by a doctor.

Source: Guidelines Regarding the Management Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance

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