The primary purpose of client records is:

• A. For marketing
• B. For tracing in disease outbreak/investigation
• C. For archiving art
• D. For internal notes

Answer: (B)

The primary purpose is to enable tracing in disease outbreaks or investigations. Keeping detailed client records creates a reliable log of who was treated, when, and with what materials, which public health authorities need to quickly identify and notify individuals who may have been exposed to a contagious disease. This supports timely testing, treatment, and containment efforts.

While records can support continuity of care and may be used for legitimate internal purposes, they are not primarily about marketing or simply archiving art. Privacy laws guide how records are stored and who can access them, ensuring that information is shared with health authorities only when required for outbreak response.