[New KNMG-Code of Conduct for doctors: a guideline for professional conduct]

The updated KNMG-Code of Conduct for doctors is a practical and contemporary document. It forms the guideline for the professional conduct of doctors and it provides them support and something to hold on to. This article answers questions such as the status and position of the code of conduct and how it relates to the Dutch Medical Oath. The Medical Oath and the code of conduct are two different documents, each with its own status and positioning, yet they are closely linked. As part of the professional standard, it is important for every doctor to be aware of the code of conduct and to apply it in practice. Discussing the content of the code of conduct among each other is important for the ongoing evolution of the question of how you act as a good doctor.