[The Delegation Agreement and its Implementation Inside and Outside the GP Office from the Perspective of Practice Owners].

Background: In many regions in Germany, demographic changes are affecting general practitioners (GPs). The 2017 "Delegation Agreement" (D-A) rolled out the 2015 reform and was introduced initially only for regions with GP shortages, allowing delegation to non-medical practice personnel for all regions in Germany.

Objectives: This article explores GPs' knowledge regarding current regulations and the task-based delegation inside and outside their office.