Norway, Sweden and Denmark have very similar healthcare systems. They all rely on the fundamentals of equal access to high-quality healthcare for all, irrespective of income, social class or place of residence.

Their healthcare systems follow a decentralised public model which means that each municipality (local government) is responsible for managing its healthcare provision. They are funded by taxation and may require co-payments from patients for hospital care and medicines.

Although there are many common aspects of healthcare within this region, there are also some pertinent distinctions as each country adapts to individual budgetary constraints and demographics.

Read our article: Global Healthcare: Scandinavian Countries