Consent or assent
Patients who meet the inclusion criteria are informed verbally and in writing by their GP. If desired, patients will have the opportunity to speak with their potential future APN. She or he will explain the APN care program again. General practitioners obtained informed consent from patients if they decided to participate in the study. Participants document their informed consent by signing a treatment contract. If necessary, the information is passed on to the legal representatives, and their signature on the treatment contract is obtained.