Patient values and preferences
| Fear and anxiety about low platelet count |
| Acceptance of a low platelet count |
| Tolerance of minor bleeding |
| Pregnancy planning |
| Activity level |
| Acceptance of chronic therapy vs limited administrations |
| Preference of daily tablets or weekly injections |
| Desire to avoid corticosteroids |
| Desire to avoid splenectomy |
| Desire to “get it all over with” |
| Cosmetic embarrassment over bruises and petechiae |
| Fear and anxiety about low platelet count |
| Acceptance of a low platelet count |
| Tolerance of minor bleeding |
| Pregnancy planning |
| Activity level |
| Acceptance of chronic therapy vs limited administrations |
| Preference of daily tablets or weekly injections |
| Desire to avoid corticosteroids |
| Desire to avoid splenectomy |
| Desire to “get it all over with” |
| Cosmetic embarrassment over bruises and petechiae |
These values and preferences may change considerably from the time of initial diagnosis to later persistent and chronic stages of the disease.