Shared decision making

Dorothea is a widow and has grown up 3 children. She is a retired primary school teacher. Dorothea's ethnic background is white British.

Jane is university professor and carries out research and teaching. She is married and has 2 children. Her ethnic background is white British.

Housewife, divorced with two children born after RA onset. Symptoms subsided during 1st pregnancy, then got worse and no remission in 2nd pregnancy.

Retired physiotherapist, married with two adult children. Part private healthcare (latest surgery).

No details given.

Full time Network Manager for arthritis charity, single, no children.

Student, single, no children. Lives at home with mother.

Not employed. Single lives at home with parents