What is the NFG's position paper?
In this position paper, the NFG shares its view on the role and value of complementary and psychosocial care within the Dutch healthcare system. The position paper is intended for policymakers, health insurers, partners, and other stakeholders who wish to know what the NFG stands for as a professional association.
Why is the NFG publishing a position paper?
A position paper gives the NFG the opportunity to explain in broad terms its view on developments in healthcare, quality assurance via registers such as the VPMW register and the OT register, and the position of its members within the broader healthcare landscape. You can read or download the full position paper above.
Want to know more about the NFG's position?
If you have questions regarding this position paper, or would like to discuss the NFG's position, please contact contact Join the secretariat. Curious about the background of the NFG as an organization? Then read more. about the NFG.
Position paper in the context of the healthcare sector
Position papers are used by many organizations in the healthcare sector to convey their point of view to, for example, the National Government, health insurers and other trade associations. With this position paper, the NFG also uses this tool to clearly articulate its position and that of its members, in addition to the daily advocacy work conducted by the federation.
How does this position paper relate to the NFG registers?
The NFG's position paper also touches upon the importance of clear registration requirements, as laid down in the training requirements for the various registers. By taking a clear position as a professional association, the NFG contributes to the recognition of high-quality complementary and psychosocial care.
Frequently asked questions about this position paper
Who is this position paper intended for? The position paper is intended for policymakers, health insurers, partners, NFG members, and others interested in the position of complementary and psychosocial care within the Netherlands.
Can I download the position paper? Yes, you can view the position paper above and download it as a PDF, so that you can read it again at a later time or share it with colleagues.
Is this position paper regularly updated? The NFG may update the position paper periodically, for example if there are relevant developments in legislation and regulations or in the healthcare landscape that affect the position of the federation and its members.
What can I do if I disagree with a position in this position paper? In that case, please contact the NFG secretariat to share your response; the NFG would like to hear from its members and other stakeholders how they view certain developments.
In this way, this position paper contributes to a clear and consistent narrative from the NFG to all parties involved in complementary and psychosocial care in the Netherlands. Please feel free to take the time to read the entire document to gain a complete understanding of the positions outlined therein.
This position paper therefore forms a valuable addition to the other information you find on this website about the NFG, its registers, and its members.
For more background, also view the page. other information of the NFG.
In this way, the NFG's position paper remains an accessible and clear document for anyone who wants to know more about the federation's position.
Feel free to download the position paper and save it for future use.
Should you have any questions about how the position paper was developed, the NFG secretariat will be happy to answer them.
In this way, this position paper remains a living document within the NFG.
The position paper remains available on this page for anyone who wishes to consult it.
The role of complementary care within the Dutch healthcare landscape
Complementary and psychosocial care plays a supplementary role alongside regular healthcare regulated by the BIG (Dutch Healthcare Professions Act). Many people seek support for issues related to stress, grief, life stage problems, or personal development, in addition to or instead of treatment with a general practitioner or specialist. It is precisely for these types of requests for help that a broad and well-organized field of recognized practitioners offers great value, provided that the quality and expertise of these practitioners are properly safeguarded.
Why quality assurance through professional associations is important
A professional association such as the NFG plays an important role in safeguarding quality within the field of complementary and psychosocial care. By establishing clear training requirements, ensuring compliance with a code of conduct, and offering an independent complaints procedure, a solid foundation of trust is established between client and practitioner. This is in the interest of both the client and the profession itself.
Collaboration with policymakers and health insurers
A good dialogue with policymakers, health insurers, and other industry organizations helps to clarify the position of complementary and psychosocial practitioners within the broader healthcare system. This contributes to ensuring that reimbursement policies and regulations align with practice, and that clients know what they can rely on when choosing a recognized practitioner.
Looking ahead: developments in the healthcare field
The healthcare landscape in the Netherlands is constantly changing, for example due to new legislation, changing reimbursement conditions, or societal developments surrounding mental health. By actively contributing to discussions regarding these developments as a federation, the voice of affiliated practitioners and their clients remains well represented, now and in the future.
How clients benefit from clear positions
For clients seeking a suitable practitioner, it is reassuring to know that the professional association behind the registers in which the practitioner is registered has a clear vision regarding quality and accountability. This translates, for example, into clear training requirements, an independent complaints procedure, and continuous attention to current developments in the field. In this way, as a client, you know that the federation is actively committed to a reliable and transparent supply of care providers.
Member involvement in vision development
Members of the federation are actively involved in shaping the organization's policy and vision. Through member meetings, surveys, and direct feedback to the secretariat, members can identify developments they encounter in practice. These signals are taken into account when determining the course the federation takes towards external parties such as health insurers and government agencies.
In addition, the federation attaches great value to accessible, understandable communication with both members and the wider public, so that anyone who wishes can delve into how quality and diligence are ensured within the field, now and in the coming years.
Anyone wishing to know more about the federation's daily activities, the structure of the various registers, or how complaints are handled can find extensive background information elsewhere on this website, including practical examples and frequently asked questions from both members and clients.
