Table 1.

Valuation factors in shared decision-making

The doctor tends to follow expected value combinations more closely, while the patient frequently is more risk aversive

Unwillingness to take risks increases for rare outcomes

There is an increased tendency to take risks when decisions have delayed outcomes

The doctor is generally well informed about risk and time aspects for different diseases, whereas this might not always be the case with the patient

Rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes mellitus are chronic diseases, and both create a vulnerability to a variety of complications over time

Rheumatoid arthritis demands different combinations of treatments sequentially over time, whereas diabetes mellitus is treated with insulin

Many diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes mellitus, are not completely affected by control, as the disease may constantly progress