The county doctor in Østfold, Buskerud, Oslo and Akershus is a public health authority responsible for supervising child welfare, social and health services in the aforementioned counties. The aim of the office is to ensure proper health care and high quality in the services offered. This includes handling serious incidents within the home care service, where they work to identify and improve any shortcomings.
In addition, the County Medical Examiner uses digital solutions and electronic supervision to streamline the work with supervision and evaluation of services. They prepare inspection reports that provide insight into the quality of the health services and contribute to cooperation with municipalities and health institutions. A focus on patient safety and the right to treatment are central elements in their work to improve health and care services in the region.