Background & Purpose

Hospital physicists work with radiation within healthcare, such as X-rays and cancer treatments. There is a need to ensure future competence through structured specialist training within the regions.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament approved the government proposal, meaning regions are now allowed to employ hospital physicists for specialist training based on future needs.

Does this affect you?

  • Hospital physicists: Offered structured employment opportunities to complete specialist training within their profession.
  • Healthcare regions: Given the opportunity to formally hire and train specialized hospital physicists to meet future competence needs.

In Practice

  • Regions receive the legal framework needed to offer formal specialist training employment to hospital physicists.
  • The scope of these positions will be adapted to match future healthcare demands.
  • The new regulatory framework becomes active on April 1, 2026.