During a telehealth interview, which of the following is a client identifier?

• A. Name of the client's provider
• B. Date and time of client's last visit
• C. Client's home phone number
• D. Client's social security number

Answer: (C)

In telehealth, identifying the patient relies on data that uniquely ties to that person and can be used to contact and verify them. The client’s home phone number fits this role because it is a direct contact detail tied to the patient and can be used to confirm identity or reach them for follow-up. The provider’s name isn’t about the patient, the date and time of the last visit are encounter details, and while a social security number does identify a person, it is highly sensitive and should not be used for routine patient verification in a telehealth session. Thus, the home phone number is the appropriate client identifier in this context.