How we work

Ultrasound, cooperation with a physiotherapist and how we use artificial intelligence.

Ultrasound in general practice

An extension of the examination

Our doctors use ultrasound during the examination when it is useful. Ultrasound is a very valuable tool for a family doctor: it helps us assess your condition and decide whether you need treatment straight away, or whether we need to find out more about the cause of your pain, problems or symptoms.

Ultrasound is a supplement to an ordinary examination, not a replacement. We don't always find the answer there and then, but ultrasound gives us much more to go on.

We have particular expertise in ultrasound and also train other doctors. Ken Le Van chairs the Norwegian Association for Ultrasound in General Practice (FUA) and has taught GPs across Norway for many years.

Illustration: a doctor giving an ultrasound-guided shoulder injection

What we use ultrasound for

Muscles, tendons and jointsShoulder, knee, elbow, bursae and tendon attachments.
Ultrasound-guided injectionsPrecise injections into joints, bursae and around tendons.
PregnancyUltrasound during pregnancy when needed.
Abdominal painExamination of tummy pain.
Blood clots in the legWe check for deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
The aortaChecking the main artery.
The lungsLung ultrasound for breathlessness and infection.
And much moreYour doctor will consider whether ultrasound can help in your case.

A unique service

Joint assessment with a physiotherapist

We have special expertise in musculoskeletal ultrasound, with ultrasound-guided injections into joints, bursae and tendons. Ken sees patients with these problems from the whole practice, as needed by the other doctors.

On Thursdays Ken Le Van works half a day with Tomas Skei, specialist in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, at Lillestrøm Sports Injury Clinic (LISK). This gives patients with musculoskeletal problems faster examination, treatment and rehabilitation.

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Artificial intelligence

How we use artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now widely used by doctors in Norway, including at our practice. How much each doctor uses AI varies.

Help with notes and paperwork

AI can listen to the consultation and draft the medical record note, and it helps us with much of the paperwork.

The doctor always has the final say

Everything is checked by the doctor. The doctor is responsible for everything that is written, sent and explained – also when AI has helped.

You decide

We know some people are not comfortable with AI listening to the consultation. You can always say no to AI – just tell your doctor.

Approved solutions

We only use approved solutions and quality-assure how we use them.

People at the centre

However much people talk about AI, care is something people give to people. Ultrasound, AI and digital services are tools – a machine feels nothing and can never take responsibility for you. Your doctor is the one treating you, responsible for you and looking after you.

«From person to person» ♥