Norwegian Pediatric Association Norwegian Society for Endocrinology Norwegian College of General Practice Norwegian College of General Practice/Norwegian Association of Old Age and Nursing Home Medicine Norwegian Association for Occupational Medicine Norwegian Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Association Norwegian Geriatrics Society Norwegian Society of Infectious Diseases Norwegian Association of Clinical Pharmacology Norwegian Respiratory Society Norwegian Society of Medical Biochemistry Norwegian Society of ORL-HNS Norwegian Gastroenterological Association Norwegian Neurological Association Norwegian Ophthalmological Society Norwegian Association of Oncology Norwegian Orthopaedic Association Norwegian Society for Rheumatology

Avoid the use of CTG at admission and during labor in low-risk births without a justified indication Avoid the use of oxytocin for labor stimulation without a justified indication Avoid early clamping of the umbilical cord in newborns

Avoid dispensing larger quantities of medication than what is expected to be used Avoid recommending cough suppressants or expectorants to children* with cough or breathing difficulties Discourage the use of over-the-counter medicines/medical devices* for self-care beyond 7–10 days, unless otherwise specified in the package leaflet/user guide Advise delaying the filling of wait-and-see antibiotic prescriptions on the same day they are issued Avoid recommending an early doctor’s visit to obtain antibiotics for “wait and see” symptoms when general condition is good

Avoid managing patients in standardised systems that do not address the individual needs of the patient Avoid uncritical use of advanced imaging technology Avoid referring to specialist healthcare services if the condition cannot be treated, does not require active follow-up, or if the patient does not want or is not motivated for treatment Avoid referring on insufficient grounds Avoid standardised follow-up and recall routines that do not address individual needs