Norsk
Norwegian Psychiatric Association

 Avoid psychological or psychometric testing without a clear clinical indication

18. JUNI 2026

Rationale: 

The use of tests should be professionally justified, beneficial for treatment, and proportionate to the patient’s needs.

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