Promoting Self-Management of Chronic Health Conditions: Theories and PracticeIt is common for a doctor or healthcare professional to see an individual with a chronic health condition only a few times a year for a brief office appointment. Yet, the individual has to live with the health condition 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. So, who really is in charge of managing the health condition? The individual has to micro manage their condition, while healthcare professionals can provide advice on treatment approaches or the macro