This research aimed to evaluate organizational and performance features of a traditional Basic Health Unit, from the Primary Health Care service network, as from users' perspective. The sample of 55 users was established using the same criteria of a rapid evaluation methodology, which was already validated, and based on a free lectureship research sampling process. Empirical data were collected using the Primary Care Assessment Tool instrument, validated for Brazil. Results revealed that access is one of the bottlenecks in the system. Primary Health Care practice does not focus on families and community in its process of work. The Basic Health Unit offers several services, establishing itself as an entrance to the system, however, it not always establishes link with users. Investments are needed in the Brazilian municipal health network in order to strengthen Primary Health Care attributes.
Primary Health Care; Evaluation; Health system
