Swedish · B1 (Intermediate)
Medical in Swedish: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Swedish words for medical are regionen (the region (runs healthcare)), vårdcentralen (the health centre / GP surgery) and skriva ut recept (to prescribe (literally: write out prescription)). The full Swedish medical phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Swedish vocabulary for medical, with example sentences and English translations. This is B1 (Intermediate) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Swedish to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key medical vocabulary
| Swedish | English |
|---|---|
| regionen | the region (runs healthcare) |
| vårdcentralen | the health centre / GP surgery |
| skriva ut recept | to prescribe (literally: write out prescription) |
| receptet | the prescription |
| remissen | the referral |
| specialisten | the specialist |
| sjukvårdsupplysningen | medical advice line (1177) |
| sjukkortet | the health card (EU card) |
| akutmottagningen | A&E |
| allergisk | allergic |
Example sentences
Jag har ett besök på vårdcentralen.
I have a visit to the health centre.
Läkaren skrev ut ett recept till mig.
The doctor wrote me a prescription.
Jag behöver en remiss till specialisten.
I need a referral to the specialist.
Ring 1177 för råd om sjukvård.
Call 1177 for medical advice.
Jag måste till akutmottagningen.
I need to go to A&E.
Jag är allergisk mot penicillin.
I am allergic to penicillin.
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