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Primary Health Care of the Capital Area Frontpage
Primary Health Care of the Capital Area Frontpage

Heilsugæsla höfuðborgarsvæðisins

Role, goals and values

Role

The role of Heilsugæsla höfuðborgarsvæðisins (Primary Health Care of the Capital Area) is to provide the residents of the capital area with accessible, continuous and comprehensive health care services. The service is based on professional expertise and extensive interdisciplinary cooperation.

Objectives

  • Provide effective and quality health care to those who seek it.

  • Offer coherent, accessible and holistic services.

  • Conduct effective and efficient operations.

  • Overall organisation and division of work within and between health centers supports the vision.

  • Use of appropriate and efficient IT.

  • Continuously pursue ambitious research and education activities.

Values

Respect - Cooperation - Professionalism.