This document discusses using the Patient Activation Measure (PAM) and motivational interviewing (MI) to increase self-management of chronic conditions. It provides information on PAM, which measures patient activation in managing their own health on four levels. MI is used to help patients progress to higher activation levels based on assessing their stage of change. The document includes a case study showing how a patient's PAM level increased from 2 to 3 after developing an action plan, and another where a level 1 patient lost 100 pounds and met surgery goals. It notes that motivation and activation can change with life events, and screening for depression is important as it impacts self-management.