Use of primary and hospital care health services by chronic patients according to risk level by adjusted morbidity groups.

Background: Patients with chronic diseases have increased needs for assistance and care. The objective of this study was to describe the characteristics and use of primary care (PC) and hospital care (HC) health services by chronic patients according to risk level based on adjusted morbidity groups (AMG) and to analyze the associated factors.

Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive observational study.