Question

which is a proper patient identifier: name medical record number social security number none of the answers are correct name; medical record number; and social security number

Explanation:

In healthcare, a medical record number is a unique identifier assigned to a patient within a healthcare - facility's system. While a name can be common among patients and using a social - security number for patient identification has privacy risks, a medical record number is specifically designed for patient identification in a medical setting.

Answer:

B. Medical Record Number