Bent Håkan Lindberg

Bent Håkan Lindberg is an Associate Professor at the University of Oslo, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Practice. His research focuses on emergency medicine, antibiotic stewardship, overdiagnosis, and respiratory tract infections in primary care. He collaborates with institutions like Norce Research in Bergen and the Antibiotic Centre for Primary Care.

• Academic Interests: Emergency Room, Primary Care, Antibiotic Prescribing, Overdiagnosis
• Projects: HAPPY PATIENT project, Antibiotic Prescriptions, Out-of-hours Services

His recent work analyzes diagnostic practices in out-of-hours clinics during the pandemic, point-of-care testing, and cross-country comparisons of pneumonia overdiagnosis. Publications emphasize antimicrobial resistance, treatment duration, and educational interventions for triage nurses.

Notable collaborations include research groups in General Practice Health Services (ALHF) and Infections and Antibiotics. Current projects address antibiotic prescribing trends and patient-centered care frameworks across Europe.