[It is about time for fundamental research of the Dutch disciplinary law]

The report 'Future-proof disciplinary law: Learning from disciplinary procedures en team- and network responsibilities in disciplinary law in healthcare' is discussed. The aim of the Dutch Disciplinary law is to foster and monitor the quality of professional practice. In the report it is stated that this goal is achieved through learning. A myriad of recommendations how learning can be improved is provided. However, the disciplinary system is under discussion because many drawbacks and the confidence in the system among professionals is decreasing. Professionals feel the urge for a fundamental research if and how the law contributes to quality of care. Learning from the law has never been proved and the contribution of the proposals in the report cannot be assessed. Focus on Implementation and evaluation of the proposals will distract attention from the necessary research to the functioning of the law.