Objective: To develop the characterization survey to define the care of a person withchronic disease, in order to use it in the Colombian context. Method: Methodologicalstudy that determined the basic information required to assess a person with chronicdisease after reviewing a previous proposal of a characterization tool and as part ofthe program for reducing the burden of chronic disease in Colombia. It was developedin three phases:1) Review of the literature related to the provision of care for peoplewith chronic disease 2) definition of the characterization survey for the care of a personwith chronic disease, which was named GCPC-UN-P, and 3) Apparent validity,which consisted of a field trial with 1850 people with chronic disease, and validitywith experts. Results: It was obtained a characterization survey GCPC-UN-P of 22items that ask about three dimensions: patient conditions and socio-demographicprofile, perceived burden and support, and communication media. Regarding theapparent validity all items are evaluated as understandable, clear, coherent, adequate,relevant and essential. Conclusions: GCPC-UN-P has the necessary survey for thecharacterization of a person with chronic illness in the Colombian context variables.