The Dutch Association of Doctors' Assistants (NVDA) is the professional association of doctor's assistants working in general practices, hospitals and health care centers. And in health and safety services, within the JGZ and many other fields. The NVDA has more than 6,300 members and represents the interests of all doctors' assistants. In society and on the work floor, in the collective agreement and on the labor market. Doctors assistants guarantee low-threshold and accessible care. They are indispensable links within the chain care and between the (family) doctor and the patient. The professional association is committed to training, quality, personal development, services and contacts between colleagues.